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Posted on September 30, 2026September 30, 2026

Project Windstorm: Connecting the Dots on the Redeye

One of the more appealing aspects of an older car is the simplicity of the electrical system: no fancy sensors and switches that control engine function. But swapping a modern engine into a classic changes that perspective as we added the Crate Harness to the Redeye.

Posted on September 24, 2026September 30, 2026

Project Windstorm: Creature Comforts for the Cruiser

We swore that at some point Project Windstorm was going to have the ultimate A/C system for those hot summer nights. But planning for it in a modified vehicle like Project Windstorm is made much simpler with the Vintage Air Gen 5 Magnum Mock-Up Kit.

Posted on September 15, 2026

Catch Can vs. Air/Oil Separator: Aren’t They The Same?

An oil separator – or catch can – can be a very important component that shouldn’t be overlooked whether you’re swapping a modern engine into a classic car, or you own a modern vehicle. But if they’re so good, why don’t new cars have them?

Posted on May 28, 2026September 30, 2026

Project Windstorm: Fire in the Hole – Reliability from MSD

After a run in with a counterfeiter on eBay, we decided not to take any chances with our ignition system in Project Windstorm. We opted for new set of MSD Blaster Coils for our Redeye beautification project, and ended up with coils that perform, above all else.

Posted on June 29, 2024September 30, 2026

Project Windstorm: Subtle Touches – Part 2

For part two, we address the mounting of the two information display screens that are provided with the Dakota Digital HDX Series instruments. Finding a mounting location was simple once we saw that Dakota Digital had several options.

Posted on September 25, 2017

B5 Beauty: A Cool Cruisin’ 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda

One of the more popular colors in the history of the Mopar lineup has been B5 blue, and this example is the epitome of that color. You can’t miss it cruising around the SoCal area.

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