Our Serpentine Kit Helps "Brown Shuga" Fetch $125K+ at Mecum
"Brown Shuga" was built by custom builder Ryan Lieberman of Ryno Built Rod & Custom, based in Missouri and it utilized a Kwik Performance Serpentine System!
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Our Serpentine Kit Helps "Brown Shuga" Fetch $125K+ at Mecum
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Can Artificial Intelligence Build a Better Hot Rod?
My experiment with AI yielded some surprisingly technical formulas and some very helpful advice on electric fans. However, it also led me down a path of "hallucinated" part numbers and...
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Just How "Rare" is Your Chevy C10?
How rare is your Chevy C10? Spoiler: Not very, and here's why that's awesome.
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The Ultimate OBS R4-to-Sanden Conversion
Ditch the leaky pancake with our ultimate OBS R4-to-Sanden Conversion kit!
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The Ultimate C10 & OBS Front-Drive Solution
Nothing beats a clean, matching look in your C10 or OBS truck's engine bay. That's why we put together this High and Tight Serpentine Package.
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Square Body AC: Stop Overpaying for C10 AC Hoses
Until now, you had to pay custom shop rates or attempt a DIY nightmare for C10 AC hoses. No longer. Kwik Performance has engineered a ready-to-bolt-on solution.
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'48 Fiasco Hits the Road - Chapter Three
Wayne's 1948 Chevy pickup project has hit a major milestone: It rides, drives, and is street legal!
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How to Run Affordable SBC Serpentine Parts on Your BBC
With our adapter systems, you can bolt lightweight, modern SBC brackets directly onto your Big Block Chevy.
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Choosing the Right AC Compressor & Bracket for your LS Swap
With so many options for AC compressors and brackets, it can feel a bit overwhelming. But don't worry, we're here to break it down for you.
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Big GM Power Steering Pump Confusion Eliminated
The larger GM power steering pumps used on trucks since 1975 go by many names. How many of these have you heard or used yourself?
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How to Add Hydraulic Power Steering to GM Gen 5 LT Engine Swaps
GM Gen 5 LT engines are popular for engine swappers. However, one pain point for hotrodders is a lack of hydraulic power steering. Here's the solution.
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How to Build the Ultimate OBS 454 SS Clone
Here's an easy way to swap a BBC into your 1988-1998+ Chevy truck.
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The Ultimate Guide to Swapping a P-Series Power Steering Pump onto Your 2020+ Gen 5 LT Truck Engine
Thinking about dropping a late-model (2020+) Gen 5 LT truck engine into your favorite older vehicle? That’ll give you the power, but now there’s a problem.Modern truck engines often come...
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Kwik Performance AC Installer’s Guide
We get questions all the time about PAG oil and R134 refrigerant. Here are some practical rules of thumb for you DIY guys.
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How to Determine Which Chevy LS Harmonic Balancer You Have
Before you think about ordering a Kwik Performance serpentine drive system, make sure you know which harmonic balancer your engine has. Here's how to find out.
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How to Identify Chevy OBS (1988-98+) AC Condensers
Before ordering a Kwik Performance AC hose kit for your OBS truck project, you’ll need to identify which AC condenser you have. Here's how to do that.
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Simple ways to keep your hot rod project on track
Project Management Strategies for Hot Rod Builders By Wayne at Kwik Performance Identifying the "Stuck" Point Many builders walk into their garage on a Saturday morning, look at an engine...
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Swap tips for Chevy Gen 5 LT Engines
GM Gen 5 engines were first introduced in 2014 in Corvettes and GM trucks and 2016 in Camaros. This engine series is becoming popular for engine swappers because of its...
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Sanden AC Compressors: HD or Mini?
How much AC compressor capacity do you really need?
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Power steering hose kits to fit any Chevy LS Swap
When you're doing an LS swap, you might find yourself with both SAE and metric style fittings on your power steering pump and gearboxes. Here's how to solve that issue.
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'48 Fiasco Turns into 48 Fun - Chapter Two
How do you complete a project truck build and LS swap? One step at a time and with some great parts!
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The 1948 Chevy Fiasco - Chapter One
Did you ever have one of those days when your hot rod project went better than expected? Me neither.
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Chevy LS thermostat mystery solved (maybe)
We wanted to be able to run a two-speed electric fan and not depend on the ECU to send the appropriate fan signal. Here's how we accomplished the feat.
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Old guy story from the 2023 Louisville Street Rod Nationals
I walk out of the convention center at the Louisville Street Rod Nationals in 2023 and see a car across the street that I thought I recognized.
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Which AC compressor is the right choice for your Chevy OBS truck project?
Chevy OBS truck builders may need or want to change AC compressors. Here are some choices and information to help decide.
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Chevy OBS AC Differences
When we use the term “OBS” (old body style) here at Kwik Performance, we’re generally referring to Chevy half-ton pickups made from 1988-98. Just to confuse the issue, GM continued...
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Why would you want to run a carburetor on an LS engine?
One of the big advantages of the Chevy LS engine family is a modern electronic fuel injection system (EFI). Spark timing and air/fuel mixture are controlled by sophisticated computer fed...
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GM Power Steering Pumps - Large and Small
GM power steering pumps fall into two main categories: Large, usually called the Saginaw P-Series. Often called the “canned ham” due to the shape of the attached steel fluid reservoir....
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