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Stroker Motors Explained

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More displacement and greater leverage means more torque. This concept is obvious when you compare the torque ratings between factory small block motors and factory big block motors. However, nowadays it is not necessary to suffer the time and switching costs of leaping to a larger block if you are only after more displacement. Displacement is just a factor of bore and stroke, by increasing the stroke of your current motor Formula A. Displacement. Simply a factor of bore and stroke. Increase the stroke of your current motor and reap the benefits of more torque. you can enjoy the satisfaction … Continue reading Stroker Motors Explained

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Give ’em Hell, Johnny!

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  Johnny Cash struttin’ his stuff, jammin’ on his Martin guitar, CA. 1959. Now Johnny Cash’s life wasn’t exactly a cakewalk back in the day.  Cash was touring like a banshee —  the marriage was crumbling — they (he and first wife Vivian) had 4 baby girls to take care of — he was partying like a fiend — he and his badass buddies, like Waylon Jennings, were taking every pill there was — he gets busted in El Paso for possession — you get the picture, the guy lived hard.  Yet, looking at these pictures, he looks simply amazing. … Continue reading Give ’em Hell, Johnny!

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A History of America’s Chain Restaurants, Doughnut Shops, and Convenience Stores

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White Castle   Year Opened: 1921   First Location: Wichita, KS   Bite of History: The very first White Castle opened its doors on just $700. Founder Billy Ingram sold his slider-style burgers at the bargain price of five cents per patty and, over the years, the chain prided itself on offering affordable food. By 1941, White Castle had sold more than 50 million burgers, and it wasn’t until 1950 that the price made it past the 10-cent mark. In 2011, the famous drive-in known for its five-hole burger — which the company maintains cooks the patties “faster and more evenly” — will … Continue reading A History of America’s Chain Restaurants, Doughnut Shops, and Convenience Stores

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2010 Hunnert Car Pileup

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 Saturday, October 9th, 2010 The Hunnert Car Pileup is a car show for hot rodders who build their cars, and drive them. The Pileup is about hanging out, meeting new friends, and seeing old ones. It is about checking out the craftsmanship in others’ cars, and showing off your own. It is about great music, art, and finding that rare part. It is a nod to a bygone era that lives in each of us. It is about the drive there, the drive home, and the story that goes in between. 2010 will mark our 9th Pileup, but our 1st show … Continue reading 2010 Hunnert Car Pileup

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Steel & Aluminum Characteristics

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Aluminum  characteristics: The 3003-H14 has superior strength characteristics over pure aluminum and is easily welded with either TIG (tungsten-inert-gas) or oxygen-acetylene gas welders, yet remains malleable for shaping and bending. By comparison, a 6061-T6 aluminum alloy would yield even more strength than the 3003-H14, but the 6061-T6 is also more brittle and if welded, may develop stress cracks at the weld. Following is a list of aluminum alloys defined by a four-digit numeric code to identify the alloy content. The first digit represents the main element of the alloy. The alphanumeric code that follows the four digits (i.e “H14” or “T6”) is the … Continue reading Steel & Aluminum Characteristics

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How to Build a Voltage Regulator for $3

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Here’s a straightforward way to build your own “Runtz” type voltage reducers so that you can use your 6 volt gauges on your 12 volt system. The regulator is based on the LM7806 integrated circuit, which is able to reduce voltage while maintaining a constant current. Use one regulator for each gauge; this allows you to keep each circuit separate which is useful for sorting any troubles you might have. While it is possible to use one regulator for all gauges using a power transistor, it has a bigger footprint and produces more heat, requiring it to be carefully mounted … Continue reading How to Build a Voltage Regulator for $3