How to rewire a classic or antique car and why it is so important. Many times The electrical system is overlooked on a classic car project or restoration. This is a big mistake if you are adding electrical components such a EFI, electric radiator fans, upgraded headlights, etc. If you are planning a modern engine swap, such as an LS, LT or Hemi, new wiring is 100% required (not an option). Read on to find out more about this critical task and what some of the options are from pros that do this all the time.

There are many reasons to modernize classic cars from the 1950s, 60s and 70s but one of the most popular upgrades requested of us is Air Conditioning. Some classic cars came originally equipped with AC but many did not. For the ones that already have it, sometimes it's possible to convert the system to the modern Freon required today (R134A) - the original Freon called R12 is no longer available due to its hazardous properties. Read this article for hot information on offerings from Classic Auto Air, Old Air Products, Vintage Air and Pro-Speed Autoworks.

An introduction to transmission swaps and upgrades available for classic cars and trucks. Read on if you are looking to add overdrive or switch from auto to manual (or vice versa) in your classic car or truck. This post will get you geared-up and pointed in the right direction!

Classic car and truck restorations, repairs and builds can be more complicated and expensive than most people think. Read this article to see why.

Customers ask us all the time, "What is the best way to store a classic car?" There are many important things to consider when storing any vehicle for more than a few weeks. Older cars, classic and custom cars, require special consideration. Simply parking a car in a garage for a long period of time can cause some issues when you finally go drive the vehicle in the spring or on that nice sunny day in the winter.

When it comes to classic cars or trucks, there are many options available for engine swaps and installations. There are also many reasons for engine replacements which we'll cover in this article. Whether your engine is tired and worn out, you want more power or long for the smooth power and reliability or a modern engine, you have many choices. If you're considering a new or rebuilt engine for your project, read on.

A very popular upgrade classic car owners are considering these days is ditching the carburetor for EFI, or Electronic Fuel Injection. There are many good reasons to do so, however carburetors do still have their place. Let's start by discussing the problem with carbs and why to consider EFI in the first place.

Brake Upgrades for Classic Cars & Restomods are one of the more common upgrades we (PRO-SPEED) perform on a regular basis. There is good reason for this... brakes on old cars are terrible! Back in the 1960s and 70s, muscle cars were meant to go fast in a straight line. Drag racing was very popular and racing culture drove (pardon the pun) the design of many vehicles back then. Unfortunately, little regard was given to simple safety items - like the ability to stop safely! There are many ways to upgrade the brakes on classic cars and musclecars which we'll go into in this blog article.

Restomods - if you're an enthusiast of classic cars and hot rods, it's a term you've likely heard thrown around a lot. The most simple definition is a classic car or truck restored and modified to include modern technology. The purpose is for the vehicle to be faster, more reliable, handle better, stop better, be safer, have modern conveniences - you know, all those things you want that muscle car to have but didn't come with from the factory back in the 60s or 70s. The dream for many hot rod enthusiasts is to own the perfect "driver", the classic car that has the look and sound of an old-school muscle car but drives, stops and handles more like a modern car. It's difficult to achieve that with older technology.