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The GAWWDAM Final Build - Part 3
Building the Cold Side I had bought this beast of an Intercooler from SheepeyRace before I got the cage done. It originally had a 3"...
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Forced Induction - How a Turbo & Supercharger Work
Basic Understanding A Forced Induction engine uses an externally mounted air pump to force air into the engine. These air pumps are known...
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The GAWWDAM Final Build - Part 2
Building the "hot side" of the turbo system & Steering Shaft. If you're not familiar with all of the components of a turbo system, take a...
Joseph Scaglione
The GAWWDAM Final Build - Part 1
I burned the piston in the 5.3 in October of 2019. It took some time to really come up with a plan on what to do with the car. Obviously,...
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Story of the GAWWDAM Camaro - Part 5
With the engine needing a rebuild, I had to weigh my options. I knew the clutch was slipping, so it should be replaced before putting the...
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Story of the GAWWDAM Camaro - Part 4
Now that the majority of parts were sourced, the next step was to start building the hot side and getting the turbo mounted. I borrowed...
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Story of the GAWWDAM Camaro - Part 3
The time my car spent up at college with me was during my first semester of Junior year. When I got home after the semester for winter...
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Story of the GAWWDAM Camaro - Part 2
Dammmmmn son, it's about to get real. The first drive of the v8 powered Camaro happened just a few days before leaving for freshman year...
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Story of the GAWWDAM Camaro - Part 1
Time to throw it way back to the beginning. This photo is from the day I purchased my Camaro. The date was August 8, 2011 and I was 15...
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MIG Welding - In Depth
Like many others, I learned to MIG weld before learning to TIG. I borrowed a machine from my buddy Pete, and just let it rip. I was on...
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Learning to weld? Read this first.
Welding always fascinated me. The idea to be able to just build whatever I wanted or needed sounded like a dream. Plus, when I was...
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Garage Rehab
My appreciation for a clean, organized, and well-lit work environment stemmed from my experience detailing cars and working in a body...
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Building the Best Enclosed Racecar Trailer - On a Budget
The Backstory - Track days were rarely planned. How can you plan an enjoyable afternoon at the racetrack weeks in advanced when you're...
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The Best Angle Grinders, Cutoff Wheels, and Flap Disks
You will need an angle grinder, there is no way around it. The ol' grinder has been my go-to tool for cutting since day one. As proof,...
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The Tools You Will Need to Wire Your Car
When it comes to wiring, the tools and supplies you use will determine how good your finished product will be. You don't need the...
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