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The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
How to Weld on an Engine Cylinder Head
Developing engines often require welding cylinder heads. Get some tips on how to weld casting on an engine cylinder head with a Miller® Dynasty® 400 TIG welder.
How to Get the Best Arc Start When Plug Welding Sheet Metal
Inverter technology provides a better arc start – and reduces burn through – when plug welding thin gauge sheet metal or body panels. Miller motorsports manager Andy Weyenberg demonstrates how he plug welds thin gauge sheet metal with the Multimatic® 220 AC/DC and explains the benefits of an inverter welder vs. a transformer welder.
See How Kindig-It Design Uses Workhorse Millermatic 211
To build the custom autos and restorations featured on the show Bitchin’ Rides, the team at Kindig-It Design needs a go-to machine. The Millermatic® 211 MIG welder from Miller is known as the shop workhorse at Kindig-it because it’s reliable and powerful – making it perfect for welding jobs both big and small.
See Mike Finnegan Showcase the Multimatic 220 AC/DC Welder
Fabricator Mike Finnegan knows every project starts with the right tools. That’s why he uses the Miller® Multimatic® 220 AC/DC welder, an all-in-one machine to tackle any job.
New Multimatic 220 AC/DC: It Does, so You Can Too
The new Multimatic® 220 AC/DC multiprocess welder from Miller can handle any job and lets you weld any process — AC/DC TIG, MIG, flux cored and stick.
NEW Millermatic 255 Helps Reduce Downtime
Featuring a simple user interface and a smaller size than others in its class, the Millermatic® 255 MIG welder from Miller maximizes productivity and reduces downtime.
Increase Productivity With the NEW Multimatic 255
A true multiprocess machine, the Miller® Multimatic® 255 welder is all you need to handle MIG, stick, DC TIG and pulsed MIG.
VIDEO: Off-Roading in Moab with Shell Rotella
The Fast Lane Truck crew puts Shell Rotella Gas Truck Engine Oil to the test with an off-road excursion through the Moab Desert…
Despite New Land Rover Defender, Enthusiasts Still Seek the Classics
A builder of custom Land Rover Defenders, Kissimmee, Florida’s E.C.D. Automotive Design continues to breathe new life into the classic British icons despite the recent arrival of the newest addition to the Land Rover Defender family. Seeing a thirty-percent year-on-year increase in demand for the custom classic Defenders, E.C.D. has had to scale its team… Continue reading Despite New Land Rover Defender, Enthusiasts Still Seek the Classics
VIDEO: LS-Swapped Buick Skylark Featured at Holley LS Fest
The twin-turbo, LS-powered beast tops out at over 200 mph…
Tools for the Trade
From the weekend warriors to master builders, craftsmen worldwide know that no matter what you’re working on, it’s all about the tools. From Home Depot, to Lowes, to Harbor Freight, tools are readily available and at top demand. For the mechanic, having the right tools mean the difference between getting the perfect, well-oiled, clean, perfectly… Continue reading Tools for the Trade
Key Performance Indicators Report – September 2019
State of the Economy In recent SEMA e-News coverage, Kyle Cheng reported the current U.S. cycle of economic growth is at an historic 11th year amid volatility. At the beginning of August, President Trump announced that he would be moving forward with List 4 – 301 tariffs on approximately $300 billion in Chinese goods. The… Continue reading Key Performance Indicators Report – September 2019
2020 Honda CR-V Gets Hybrid-Electric Option
America’s best-selling crossover of the past two decades gets a major boost with the introduction of the 2020 Honda CR-V, sporting freshened styling, new features and upgraded powertrains-”including a new CR-V Hybrid to be built in the company’s Greensburg, Indiana plant. The 2020 CR-V Hybrid is the first electrified SUV from the Honda brand in… Continue reading 2020 Honda CR-V Gets Hybrid-Electric Option
How to Get the Most Out of AGM Batteries
AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) are sealed ‘dry’ lead-acid batteries, better known as the more powerful (and more expensive) after-market replacement for stock wet cell batteries. The secret to the AGM design is special fiber glass mats (i.e. sponges) fitted between the lead plates that absorb and suspend stronger sulfuric acid, all contained within a compact,… Continue reading How to Get the Most Out of AGM Batteries