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Getting a $500 Full Paint Job on my Worn Out, Salvage Ferrari (DIY in Home Garage)

If you have cracked, chipped, or damaged glass on your car check out Safelite: https://safl.it/2YjwFV3 While Pricing on auto glass can vary due to make/model/location…

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How To Balance an Engines Rotating Assembly #DarkMatterPikachu #FairmontProject

Check out Kalvinator Engines: http://www.kalvinatorengines.com Extended Version of this video available here: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/exclusive-videos/73-exclusive-videos/1731-how-to-balance-an-engines-rotating-assembly-darkmatterpikachu-fairmontproject-extended-version-exclusive-video For those of you not aware, the engine in my #FairmontProject has…

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#FairmontProject Final Fitting (Part 2)

Previous video in the series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtCb7wizPak This is the second installment of the Final Fitting stage of the #FairmontProject. In this episode I work on…

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E36 Breaks Down in Top 8 (Raw Drift Competition)

Had the car set up the best it ever has been and drove it a tad too aggressively… You live and you learn! http://LZMFG.com Drone…

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How To Install Cam Bearings #DarkMatterPikachu #FairmontProject

Check out Kalvinator Engines: http://www.kalvinatorengines.com I’ve always wondered what process and what tool they used to do this with. Now I know. I looked up…

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Buying, Rebuilding and Modding a Cheap Salvage Supercharged AMG Mercedes

Protect your home and family this holiday season with SimpliSafe. Click https://simplisafe.com/samcrac to check out their Cyber Monday sale! It’s great to try and complete…

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How To Install Core Plugs #DarkMatterPikachu #FairmontProject

Check out Kalvinator Engines: http://www.kalvinatorengines.com Let’s be honest, I’m sure anyone can do this work with a good driver. However, this is another one of…

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Building a 1200HP Barra (GT350 Engine Swap)

With 99% of the parts in our hands we can finally go full speed ahead with the Barra swapped GT350! Alberto did a phenomenal job…

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What Does Clocking a Turbo Mean?

You may be familiar with the term, but not necessarily the process. This video not only shows what clocking a turbo means, it also shows…

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ETCG Answers Questions Live #81 (AMA) 2/1/2017

Thank you for watching this live show. Sorry if I messed up some of your names. Here is what I hope will be useful info…

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Rebuilding $10,000+ of Lamborghini Frame Damage Using $22 in Aluminum Bar & Harbor Freight Tools

Get Paid 2 Days Early w/ Current: https://l.current.com/Samcrac vTuned helps repair a TON of parts on the Salvage Lamborghini Gallardo LP560 Spyder Rebuild Project! When…

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Barra Swapped GT350 Hits the DRAG STRIP!

After quite a bit of street testing I finally felt confident enough to make a pass at the drag strip. It didn’t do what I…

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Installing a Manual Steering Rack on a Ford Fox Body #FairmontProject

With any vehicle, the ability to steer the vehicle where you want it to go is important. In this installment of the #FairmontProject I install…

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Installing Front Coil Springs & Struts on a Ford Fox Body #FairmontProject

In this video I show all the steps needed to install front coil springs and struts into a Ford Fox body. Front coil springs can…

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My Rebuilt Lamborghini Gallardo LP560 is the Worlds CHEAPEST! But Is It Safe to Drive?

We get the quarter panel repaired perfectly on the Salvage Lamborghini Gallardo LP560 Spyder Rebuilt Project thanks to vTuned. Also, crumple zones are added to…

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My First Formula Drift Pro Battles

As expected – we faced hurdles and had a very big learning curve coming into our first rounds. I am super proud of my team…

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How To Calculate Combustion Chamber Volume

Check out Kalvinator Engines: http://www.kalvinatorengines.com If you want to figure out what your static compression ratio is, you’re going to need to factor in combustion…

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2004 Honda Element/CRV Thermostat Replacement

This video is a complete guide to replacing the thermostat on your Honda Element or CRV with a K series engine. Space is limited and…

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#DarkMatterPikachu’s Cylinder Heads #FairmontProject

For those of you not aware, the engine in my #FairmontProject has a name, #DarkMatterPikachu. Here’s how it got that name. This is another video…

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Lost an Engine During Formula Drift Practice…

One of our biggest hurdles from both a driving and setup perspective. Not feeling how I want to be in the car, but watching back…

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