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One of the many things The Auto Builder does on a daily basis is keep its eyes peeled for small make-a-difference items, tech and how-tos that might benefit you for both street and/or strip application. Sometimes those elements are major, other times they are far less significant, but nonetheless helpful. We also pay particular attention to things that are of interest, up to and including the reasons why an owner did not win at a car show. There are 55 photos here, each with a bit of info. Many may pay dividends for you sometime in the future, so sit back, learn, laugh and enjoy.

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Alright, gearheads, if you’ve been chasing that extra performance edge for your LS engine, it’s time to step up your game. The BTR Platinum LS Dual Spring Kit – .660 Lift (SK001) from Brian Tooley Racing is the go-to upgrade when you’re running a high-lift cam and want to keep things dialed in tight. Let me tell you, this kit is more than just parts in a box—it’s the insurance policy your high-performance build demands.

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More than one technical article has been written about gas tanks. Some of these articles would lead you to believe that a foam-filled fuel cell is the only solution, and others give you the impression that any tank will work as long as you have a high-dollar, killer fuel pump. However, we believe that the truth lies somewhere between these two opinions.
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Driven Racing Oil: GP1 Racing Products
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The AutoBuilder Staff
All motor oils are not created equal…
Driven Racing Oil, born from Joe Gibbs Racing, is formulated specifically for all-out race and high performance engines. What makes Driven’s products different? In simple terms, Driven’s products are unique because they always put the “Motor ahead of the Molecule”. While other oil companies are in love with chemistry and have no real world understanding of how the products are actually used, Driven keeps things in the proper order. The oil is for the motor, not the other way around. Driven’s product development team looks at the motor and how it is used; then they design application specific products using a “zero compromise” approach that delivers a measurable performance advantage.
GP1 Racing Products
GP-1 synthetic blend high-performance motor oils are formulated using Pennsylvania petroleum combined with a high zinc (ZDDP) content that has been engineered and tested to deliver increased horsepower and better engine wear protection under high load. Available in 20W-50, 15W-40 IOW-30, and SW-20 viscosity for high performance engines, as well as a Nitro 70 Grade, Race Oil. The perfect performance oil for competition cars, custom cars, hot rods, classic cars, imports, and racing applications.
GP-1 Break-In & mono grades feature the finest Pennsylvania refined base oils blended with the best additive packages. These oils have the tenacious cling Pennsylvania base oil is famous for protecting your engine. Break-In, SAE 30 & 20W-50, blends have Rerfect balance of ZDDP to get your new build off on the right foot. Mono, SAE 40 & SAE 50, grades have proper ZDDP & Detergent package balance to protect vintage and high-performance engines that require the use of a mono grade oil.
Check out the video below to learn more about Driven Racing Oil’s Line GP-1 Racing Products.
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Driven Racing Oil
3416 Democrat Rd.,
Memphis, TN 38118
866-611-1820
info@drivenracingoil.com



