The engine dyno is used in a variety of ways. From breaking in a new crate motor to diagnostics, dynos are an invaluable tool. Ever wondered what exactly an engine dyno does? They’re used for far more than just tracking horsepower and torque curves. Our machine shop manager Kelly Tapper recently granted an inside look…
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Take a look into some of the projects and events from February 2020 at Karl Kustoms featured in this video. Between accessory builds, custom upholsteries, a racing sponsorship event, and some commercial upfit networking, we had a blast! 2020 Silverado Accessory Builds As avid off-roaders, we’re excited about the suspension lift on this custom 2020…
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Here at Karl Kustoms, almost all of our customers work hard and play hard so our modifications reflect that lifestyle. This upgraded Chevy Silverado is a perfect example of that—we sent this truck home with a whole new rugged look and the build to muscle through the job-site and the open road. Rough Country 5”…
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The month of April saw our first ever Virtual Summer Nights. It was loaded with all kinds of fun and information. April’s Virtual Summer Nights gave us a tour of the Karl Kustoms garage, a 1000 hp Camaro ride-along, a coloring contest, and Carl sharing his personal collection of vehicles along with a sweet dance!…
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Virtual Summer Nights of May was packed with our favorite hot rods, Dale Jr. stories, and tuning tech. Virtual Summer Nights is the perfect way to get your stay-at-home fix of hot rods. If you haven’t already, make sure to catch our monthly Virtual Summer Nights for all kinds of great Karl Kustoms content. (Here’s…
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Here at Karl Kustoms, we’ve been serving our community for decades. We love helping to create the coolest custom cars around! Virtual Summer Nights is our favorite time of the month to show off all kinds of custom cars. This June had plenty to offer. From a ride-along in Carl Moyer’s Mercury to interviewing some…
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Whether you’re a collector of classic cars or looking to spruce up your daily driver, Karl Kustoms is the place to go for customs work. The month of June was packed full of classic cars and other excitement for the team at Karl Kustoms. From our monthly Virtual Summer Nights to the many custom builds…
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This July was all Chevy all the time. There were plenty of fun projects keep every GM fan happy here at Karl Kustoms. July was filled with many adventures, but our highlights were all Chevy-centric. From a depression-era Chevy street rod to the just-released C8 Corvette, July had a lot to offer. 1932 Chevy –…
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Summer Nights, classic racers, and refreshed cruisers. We always have something for everyone to love here at Karl Kustoms. At long last, we were finally able to gather once more this august. With our Summer Nights back in full swing and a wealth of entertaining rides and customer stories, this August had plenty to love.…
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When the LS Crate Engines were introduced in 1997, an evolution in crate engines occurred. Just like that, there was a factory engine that was affordable, durable, lightweight, and capable of producing the horsepower people were looking for. This earliest version was called the Gen III Small-Block. Truck engines had an iron-block. The all-aluminum LS1…
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