Author Archives: Justin Banner

Grand Cherokee Can Learn From Land Rover Discovery

You'd think Jeep would have done this by now, especially when it comes to something as vital as breathing.

Vic Edelbrock, Jr.: 1936–2017 May He Rest in Peace

LS1tech.com Vic Edelbrock Jr. RIP R.I.P. Tribute Story

Vic Edelbrock, Jr. of Edelbrock LLC, passed away on June 9, 2017. He was eighty years old. Otis Victor Edelbrock, Jr, best known as Vic Jr., was born in August 23, 1936 to Otis “Vic Sr.” Edelbrock, Sr. and Katie Edelbrock. Prior to starting the Edelbrock business, Vic Sr was a highly skilled mechanic and [...] More »

VTEC Club USA’s Touge Battle: King of the Hill

Honda-tech.com VTEC Club USA Touge Battle 2017 Willow Springs Horse Thief Mile Event Race

VTEC Club USA battles at Horse Thief Mile to find fastest Honda. We’ve all seen the animated and drawn depictions of mountain racing from Japan. Touge runs made famous by “Initial D” and “Over Rev!” and video games like Wangan Midnight and Kaido Battle. It’s a “cat and mouse” chase that has never really seen sanctioning [...] More »

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V8 Builds Event Coverage

LS1tech.com V8 Builds Meet Event Coverage

Celebrating the V8 as only Southern California can. While LS Fest is an amazing celebration of all things LS, there is another event that’s taken place in Southern California since 2016. It’s the V8 Builds – a celebration of all things eight cylinders. Here, you won’t just see domestics hard parking at the car show, [...] More »

C3-R: Rick Jung’s 1968 Corvette

LS1tech.com C3-R 1968 Chevy Corvette Rick Jung SCCA National Championship Winner

Who says you need a new Corvette to have fun? When it comes to Corvettes, the C3 gets a bit of a love/hate relationship with enthusiasts. Well, it’s not quite a bad as the C4 but you get the idea. However, what many would end up dismissing is a lightweight chassis that can be updated [...] More »

PCHRODS C-10R: Chevy C10 Track Truck

LS1tech.com Chevy C10 C-10R V8 LS1 Pro Touring V8builds autocross good Guys Ultimate Street Car Association

Haulin’ takes new meaning with this 1972 C10. The Pro Touring scene has given new life to most pony cars and hot rods around the world. Camaros, Novas, Chevelles, and other desirable cars now corner nearly as well or even sometimes better than what the General can produce today. However, the problem lies in the [...] More »

CLP Motorsports 1967 “Hybrid” Camaro: Up Close and Personal

This “Hybrid Camaro” ain’t no Toyota Prius, that’s for sure. Think back to the early era of Trans Am, when Camaros were running down the best on the road courses of North America. Nowadays, Trans Am race cars are very modern, tube-chassis cars. However, what if we could take the classic ‘60s style that we [...] More »