Today Willie and Kevin get a classic American Exotic car in the shop, a Dodge Viper! Even with its low miles, the clutch is slipping and needs to be replaced. So, the guys get to work and deep dive in to replacing the clutch and flywheel to get this one of a kind American V10, ripping back down the road.
The guys have a 1967 Mustang resto’ project in the shop that has come to a standstill. The owner needs their help moving it along, so they wet blast it, show how to properly replace a metal rear quarter panel, then they seal it with some epoxy primer to get it ready to continue its restoration journey.
Willie and Kevin take a stock F-150 from boring to bold by lifting it up and dressing it up. After doing a 6-inch lift kit, they replace a problematic AC compressor, add new brakes & rotors, and finish it off with new wheels, tires, and a tonneau cover before taking it out for a spin.
Today the guys have a Pontiac G8 in the shop that has a leaking exhaust and rusted out headers. They replace the headers and fix the exhaust with a little metal fabrication work. With the leaks taken care of, they finish off the day by adding a paddle shifter modification to this LS driven classic sedan.
Kevin discusses flat plane versus cross plane cranks, and why he chose this crank for his engine build. He explains the PTWA (Plasma Transferred Wire Arc) block’s coating technology and gets his build underway with a crank install utilizing ARP Main Studs.
Willie reiterates the importance of properly indexing and gapping your rings, and shows a quick trick to put a ring on a piston. He discusses “I” versus “H” beam connecting rods and why replacing the pistons for a supercharged application is wise, then finishes up by installing rods and pistons on the Hemi.
After getting his stroker cross-plane crank all set in with ARP studs, Kevin introduces some of his planned Ford Performance upgrades. He shows how he locked down and aligned the rear main, and shows off his new piston and rods.
Willie reiterates the importance of properly indexing and gapping your rings, and shows a quick trick to put a ring on a piston. He discusses “I” versus “H” beam connecting rods and why replacing the pistons for a supercharged application is wise, then finishes up by installing rods and pistons on the Hemi.