Category: Automotive
Cheap Deutsch Connectors
October 12, 2025 · in Automotive · 5 min read
So, for Project Ram, I am starting to dive into more electrical related projects. As connectors are an essential part to making something maintainable- I really felt I needed to upgrade the connectors I was using.
Dodge Ram w/Cummins Generations
July 19, 2025 · in Automotive · 5 min read
This, is a short post containing knowledge I gathered on the various generations of Dodge Ram trucks w/Cummins Turbo Diesels.
Introduction: Project “Low Rider”
July 18, 2020 · in Automotive · 5 min read
So, on a spur, on Independence day weekend, I found saw a for-sale AD, for a 1964 Chevrolet Bel Air.
14 bolt FF swap – Part 2
October 25, 2019 · in Automotive · 3 min read
This is a continuation of part 1 of me swapping out a 14bolt SF for a 14 bolt FF rear end.
14 bolt FF swap – Part 1
September 26, 2019 · in Automotive · 2 min read
So, my rear end is starting to make death noises because I failed to properly set the pinion crush / preload.
Dash Fabrication – Part 3
April 26, 2019 · in Automotive · 2 min read
If you missed Part 2, please go read it first! For part 3, additional gauges and switches will be added, as well as a slightly better point job.
New Transmission – First Drive
March 23, 2019 · in Automotive · 1 min read
A few weeks back- I noticed the transmission was “throwing out of gear” during hard acceleration.
Catch Can Install
March 14, 2019 · in Automotive · 1 min read
So, while I am waiting to put the transmission back in, I have been taking care of a few odds and ends.
Dash Fabrication – Part 2
March 11, 2019 · in Automotive · 1 min read
It is time to make the dash functional, and attractive!
Aeromotive Eliminator Install
September 13, 2018 · in Automotive · 2 min read
Backstory- My holley 12-1800 died, and I needed a replacement which could handle the occasional trip to work.
Convert Silverado DBW Pedal to DBC
June 8, 2018 · in Automotive · 2 min read
As a continuation from building a throttle cable bracket.. It was time to install a compatible throttle pedal assembly.
Attempted throttle cable bracket fabrication
June 6, 2018 · in Automotive · 1 min read
I am going to assume nobody has noticed in the previous posts and videos….. The gas pedal was not connected or functional.
Cast aluminum alternator bracket repair
May 30, 2018 · in Automotive · 1 min read
Today's project was to see if I could successfully repair a busted bolt-hole on my alternator bracket. A bolt which was too long broke it.
Cold Side Fabrication – Part 2
May 28, 2018 · in Automotive · 1 min read
Since the driveshaft was broken, I decided to focus on resolving some of the known issues. At the top of the list was correcting an issue where the cold side would blow apart around 20 psi.
Traction Issues and the first round of broken parts
May 27, 2018 · in Automotive · 1 min read
After getting the cold side finished, and functional… I discovered the truck was going to have a few traction issues….
Cold Side Fabrication – Part 1
May 25, 2018 · in Automotive · 1 min read
When I brought the truck back home from the shop, the cold side was not 100% completed.
More Tuning
May 14, 2018 · in Automotive · 1 min read
Not a whole lot to share here. But- I completed more tuning, fixed a bunch of other issues, and took a drive.
Dash Fabrication – Part 1
April 29, 2018 · in Automotive · 1 min read
Since the interior was gutted, I needed a way to mount critical electronics and gauges. I decided to fabricate my own dash out of sheet metal.
Turbo downpipe fabrication
April 17, 2018 · in Automotive · 1 min read
While originally it was discussed to direct the exhaust straight out the hood. I changed my mind and decided to utilize a full-exhaust system. The first job was to fabricate a downpipe to direct the hot exhaust under the cab, instead of out the hood.
New Aluminum Driveshaft
April 2, 2018 · in Automotive · 1 min read
So- I finally got around to replacing my broken driveshaft. I worked with Performance Driveline to have a new 75″ inch long 5″ driveshaft fabricated with billet 1350 ends, and a billet yoke.
Initial starts / Tuning
March 30, 2018 · in Automotive · 1 min read
It was time to get the new combination fired up, and to get the holley EFI tuned. Still many more issues to iron out.
LS – How to turn on the alternator
March 20, 2018 · in Automotive · 1 min read
Since I completely removed the factory wiring harness- I discovered I would still need to engineer a solution to turn on the alternator.
Project History and Initial Build – Part 2
February 28, 2017 · in Automotive · 2 min read
So- after part 1, the truck sat around for a few years as I toured the US working on various contracts. After arriving back in my home state a few years later, I started the next phase of the project…. Stripping everything down, and starting from scratch.
Project History and Initial Build – Part 1
September 21, 2014 · in Automotive · 2 min read
So, I have had my 2004 silverado since 2008, and it has seen quite a bit of action.
Because, Racecar – Specs
January 1, 2014 · in Automotive · 1 min read
Here are the current specs for the “because, Racecar” project.