Category: Tech
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Paint protection 101 on the 2022 GT500 Heritage Edition
This year, 2022, is the final production year of the latest generation of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. A car whose nameplate, since 1967, has been associated with styling and power. Equipped with a 760-horsepower dual-overhead cam 5.2L supercharged V8 engine, carbon fiber wheels, and a dual-clutch transmission—this final version not only crossed over into…
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Quarantine Dyno Battle
Despite us all being locked down because of the Coronavirus crisis our resident gearhead, Dane Thompson, found time to do a Turbo LS Dyno Battle Royale with his friend Reid. They battled it out at world-famous KP Fab and Tune for some dyno tuning and a little HP war. After the cars are all tuned…
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MagneRide, Demystified.
MagneRide, the semi-active adaptive suspension damper available on all Ford Mustangs since 2018 has become the new performance must-have option. First found on a Chevy, it is now available on most performance vehicles ranging from Camaros, Mustangs, to even supercars. The technology made its first appearance in a Ford in the 2015 Mustang Shelby GT350R.…
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Fuel Back Pressure Gauge Install In The Maliboom
In this episode of BurnDown, I start to get the Maliboom ready for Dyno testing. I have had a few battles with fuel pressure so now its time to fight back. I’m installing a fuel pressure gauge to monitor the back pressure from my post fuel filter. That way I will know when and if…
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Mini Monster Go Kart Patina
In this episode of BurnDown I am more than behind on the Mini Monster Truck project for my son. I have one afternoon to complete the paint job on the Monster Truck. This is what I came up with for the truck. I hope you enjoy the video.
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Holley 7″ Digital Dash Install
Holley 7″ Digital Dash Install BurnDown Ep. 90 In this episode I make a mount for the used Holley 7″ Digital dash I picked up. I also button up a few things and finally take the Maliboom out for a spin. I drive it around long enough for it to make lots of not so…
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Accufab/BAE’s Billet 5.0 Block
The king of the modular motors has teamed up with the baron of Hemi billet blocks, to launch a new 5.0L Coyote Motor that is cut from one solid 600-pound chunk of aluminum and can easily handle over 3500 horsepower. The impetus for offering a 5.0L coyote billet block according to Accufab’s head, John Mihovetz,…
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The Art of Paint Protection
Paint Protection has become the first stop for many new car owners. It consists of putting either a film or a ceramic coating on the car’s clearcoat that can protect it from UV damage and rock debris. Twenty years ago, it was commonplace to see a car driving around with a black vinyl car bra.…
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