Browse our extensive collection of tech articles for DIY tips on everything you need to know to work on your project car. We’ve got you covered from setting up your first workshop, to mechanical upgrades, car care and much more!
How To
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DIYFour-day XP Falcon wagon thrash build
An Easter long-weekend thrash by a bunch of good mates brings a languishing project to fruition
5 months ago -
FeaturesUpgrading your wheels – what you need to know
Upgrading your car’s wheels is one of the simplest ways to improve looks and performance, but do your homework first
8 months ago -
DIYHow to rebuild your engine
Grenaded your motor? This is how you rebuild it
9 months ago -
DIYThe basics of welding
With the right welding gear in your shed, your projects will soar to new heights
9 months ago -
Workshop safety tips
10 months ago -
Bog filler tips part two – how to apply
11 months ago -
Bog filler tips part one – different types and when to use them
11 months ago -
How to set up your shed to build a project car
1 year ago
Engine Tech
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DIYTech: Bolt-on mods for Gen III + Gen IV LS engines
GM’s modern Gen III and Gen IV small-block V8s are among the most versatile engines in the hot-car scene, and it is stupidly easy to make them sing
3 weeks ago -
FeaturesTech: Bolt-on mods for the Barra six-cylinder
Come with us as we delve into the world of bolt-on mods for Ford’s mighty Barra six-cylinder
1 month ago -
NewsTuff Mounts unveils first-to-market, headache-saving Commodore V6 to LS conversion kit!
The newest Aussie-made range makes a V8 swap the easiest it’s ever been
2 months ago -
NewsVideo: What is compressed air supercharging?
Can you go fast on tanks of compressed air? Bloody oath you can, and we’ll explain how and why
3 months ago -
Gen V: GM’s LT engine family
3 months ago -
LS engine family part 1: Gen III + Gen IV
4 months ago -
Eight throttlebody EFI conversion 427 FE big-block
5 months ago -
Video: Installing a massive intercooler in the Lexcen
5 months ago
DIY
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GearAustralian-made LS accessory drive solutions that work
The team at Queensland workshop Heavy Metal Garage is designing and building LS accessory drive solutions that look great and fit like a charm
7 months ago - DIY
The basics of welding
With the right welding gear in your shed, your projects will soar to new heights
9 months ago -
DIYWorkshop safety tips
When it comes to slinging spanners on cars, it’s all fun and games until someone loses an eye. Here are our tips to help you stay safe in the shed
10 months ago -
DIYBog filler tips part two – how to apply
In part one we looked at the types of bog available. This month we focus on how to apply them
11 months ago -
The Best Torque Wrenches in Australia 2022
1 year ago -
Ten nifty workshop hacks
1 year ago -
Choosing the right car trailer
1 year ago -
Tech: the basics of car-trailer towing
1 year ago
Bodywork
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The basics of welding
With the right welding gear in your shed, your projects will soar to new heights
9 months ago - DIY
Bog filler tips part two – how to apply
In part one we looked at the types of bog available. This month we focus on how to apply them
11 months ago -
DIYBog filler tips part one – different types and when to use them
There are different kinds of bog for different tasks. Here’s what they’re made of and when to use them
11 months ago -
DIYHow to stretch guards for extra tyre clearance
If you want to hang with the big-tyre gang, first you’ve gotta stretch those guards
2 years ago -
Sandblasting the Lockdown Wagon – Carnage
3 years ago -
Carnage Episode 57 – how to fit mini-tubs
3 years ago -
How to: Paint your car
3 years ago -
Installing sound deadening to your streeter
3 years ago