1966 Chevrolet Impala SS performing a smoky rear-tire burnout on a driveway, demonstrating the use of a line lock to help control forward movement.

Why Burnouts Go Wrong: How a Line Lock Helps Control the Burn

We've all seen burnouts go horribly wrong. But what causes a car to suddenly lose control? Learn how traction, throttle input, and forward movement affect a burnout, and how a line lock helps drag racers control the burn. Featuring my 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS and real-world examples of what can go wrong.

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Traditional carbureted small-block Chevy V8 with dual carburetors beside a modern fuel-injected LS engine in a classic hot rod garage.

Are LS Engines Taking Over Hot Rodding? Better Performance or Boring Builds?

Are LS swaps taking over hot rodding? From old-school small-block Chevys with tunnel rams and blowers to modern LS, Coyote, and Hemi engines, the debate is heating up. We explore performance, reliability, and the character of classic cars, plus compare traditional Chevy 350 and modern LS crate engines. Are modern engines making hot rods better, or just more boring?

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Troy Kane and his wife posing in front of a red helicopter during their Grand Canyon helicopter tour in Arizona.

Going to SEMA? Don't Miss These Incredible Las Vegas Experiences!

Heading to Las Vegas for SEMA? Don't stop at the car show! From breathtaking Grand Canyon helicopter tours and the famous Skywalk to nighttime flights over the Las Vegas Strip, Hoover Dam, and Lake Mead, discover unforgettable adventures beyond the convention center. Plus, see my actual helicopter footage from the Grand Canyon and find out why I'd do it again in a heartbeat!

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Easy Rider Captain America and Billy motorcycles riding together on the road

Why I Didn’t Build an Exact Easy Rider Captain America Replica

I didn’t build my Easy Rider Captain America bike to be an exact replica. I built it to ride. With disc brakes, electric start, an 88-inch high-performance Panhead and a six-speed transmission, it kept the iconic look while making it safer, faster and better on the road. Here’s why I’d build it the same way again.

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Troy Kane and a friend riding Easy Rider Captain America and Billy Bike replicas together on the road.

The Easy Rider Billy Bike: Building a Modern Replica of the Famous Movie Bike

See how I built a modern Easy Rider Billy Bike replica with an S&S Panhead, six-speed transmission, disc brakes, and modern reliability—then watch it out on the road.

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It's Happening: The Moment This 1970 Chevy C10 Build Turned The Corner

It's Happening: The Moment This 1970 Chevy C10 Build Turned The Corner

A few seconds of video. Months of work behind it. Watch the moment this 1970 Chevy C10 project turns the corner as the cab hangs in the air and the Roadster Shop chassis rolls into position. It's the milestone where a pile of parts finally starts looking like a truck again.

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Image Alt Text (SEO):  Troy Kane of V-Twins to V-8s demonstrates how to determine rear-end gear ratio on his Chevy C10 project, featuring the rear axle, brake rotor, and Baer brake caliper.

How to Find Your Rear-End Gear Ratio Without Taking Anything Apart

Want to know what gears are in your rear end without removing the differential cover? Follow along as I demonstrate a simple way to estimate your gear ratio on my Chevy C10 using a couple of reference marks and counting pinion revolutions. No disassembly or special tools required.

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Red 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS convertible performing a stationary burnout with the front brakes held by a line lock and smoke rolling from the rear tires.

How Does a Line Lock Work? Line Lock Explained

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Learn how a line lock works, how it holds the front brakes while freeing the rear wheels, and see a Hurst Roll/Control demonstrated during a stationary burnout.

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**Alt text:**   `Red 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS convertible demonstrating roll control and line lock, including a stationary rear-tire burnout.`

Roll Control vs. Line Lock: What’s the Difference?

What’s the difference between roll control and line lock? I demonstrate how Hurst Roll/Control holds hydraulic brake pressure, how it works from behind the wheel, and how the same basic system becomes a line lock.

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