VtwinsToV8s.com are dedicated to finding parts and accessories for your American Built Motorcycle or American Muscle Machine. As an ASE Certified Master Tech & Collision Master Tech, I have been in the automotive performance industry for over 35 years.
I have owned a traditional speed shop. Collision repair center, Auto center & fast Lube. I am a licensed appraiser in Massachusetts & Connecticut.
More importantly I am an enthusiast. Just like my customers I live to buy & build performance motorcycles and Cars. My number one goal is to exceed my customers expectations.
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.
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?
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!
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.