Building a Stainless Exhaust: Mandrel Bends, V-Bands and Tube Sizing
The Partsman
A fabricator's starter guide to stainless exhaust - 304 vs 409, mandrel bends, V-bands and flanges, and choosing tube diameter.
Silicone vs Rubber Hose: A Radiator and Intercooler Hose Guide
The Partsman
Why silicone hose outlasts rubber for coolant and boost, how to measure bore and bends, and where each type belongs.
How to Choose a Fuel Pump for Your Build (LPH vs Horsepower)
The Partsman
How to size a fuel pump in LPH for your power goal, in-tank vs external, E85 considerations, and the supporting parts you need.
Fuel Pressure Regulators Explained: How to Set Base Pressure
The Partsman
What an FPR does, vacuum/boost reference, EFI vs carb base pressures, and how to set base fuel pressure on your build.
