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    While the factory cast-iron four-barrel Q-Jet intake manifolds have performed admirably on literally thousands of GM applications—and if you are picking your engine from a used lot to use in a swap, it will likely be so equipped—every last one of them should be torn off the car and thrown in the dumpster.

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    LED BRAKE LIGHTS

    Regular maintenance is rarely stressed enough, and trailer safety is often a direct result of a good preventative-maintenance schedule. Just like changing the oil in your tow rig, it’s easy to suffer from the “out of sight, out of mind” syndrome.

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    Gary Sinise Brings Star Power and Patriotic Spirit to Triple Crown of Rodding 2025

    The Lt. Dan Band Proves It’s Got Serious Legs at TCOR 2025, All While Helping Heroes

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    Gary Sinise’s 1969 Camaro convertible is more than just a classic muscle car—it’s a tribute to a lifetime of service. Built by Chip Foose and the Foose Design team with support from Summit Racing and other performance brands, this Camaro packs a 530-horsepower BluePrint LS engine, Detroit Speed suspension, and a custom Unity White finish with Foose-designed 18-inch wheels. Every detail, from the TMI interior to the Bowler 4L80E transmission, blends modern performance with classic style. Presented to Sinise at his Tennessee home in recognition of his decades-long advocacy for veterans and first responders, the car embodies both nostalgia and high-octane craftsmanship, ready to shine at the 2024 SEMA Show before returning to its grateful owner.

    A Rally of American Pride

    The Triple Crown of Rodding 2025 wasn’t just the biggest hot rod event in the nation — on Saturday, September 6, it became a rally of American pride at the Nashville Superspeedway. Actor, advocate, and true patriot Gary Sinise lit up the night with his Lt. Dan Band, delivering a high-octane rock ’n’ roll concert that saluted our service members, veterans, and first responders.

    Red, White, and Blue Energy

    From the first guitar riff to the final encore, the show felt more like a red, white, and blue block party than a concert. With more than 3,500 custom vehicles, 190 exhibitors, and thousands of fans waving flags, the crowd embodied everything the Triple Crown stands for: American craftsmanship, unity, and gratitude for our heroes.

    A Concert with a Mission

    Sinise’s performance wasn’t just entertainment — it was a mission. Funds were raised for the Gary Sinise Foundation

    Support America’s Heroes

    Want to make a real difference for the men and women who serve our country? The Gary Sinise Foundation provides vital support to veterans, first responders, and their families—building mortgage-free homes for severely wounded heroes, equipping first responders, and honoring the families of fallen service members.

    CLICK HERE to donate and help ensure our heroes get the support they deserve.

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    Gary Sinise Foundation

    "While we can never do enough for our nation's heroes, we can always do a little more."

    - Gary Sinise

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