Troy Kane Vtwins To V8s

Troy Kane Vtwins To V8s Vtwins to v8s founded in 2014 by Troy M Kane. For the purpose of restoring and rebuilding classic and special interest vehicles. Promoting the classic car hobby.

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https://amzn.to/4rLxCSE Buying and selling classic vehicles. Based on 35 years of hands on experience in the Automotive field. As an ASE Certified Technician & ASE Certified Master Collision Tech. Factory Trained DuPont and Sherwin Williams Paint Tech. License Automotive Appraiser. This work is my passion.

09/04/2026

A ’69 Charger R/T 440 Magnum. A 440-powered police interceptor. No CGI. Just two big-block Mopars beating the hell out of each other.

375 horsepower. 480 lb-ft of torque. And apparently traffic laws were more of a suggestion back then. 😂

Shoulda bought a Hemi…

But this story isn’t over. 👀

09/01/2026

I Waited TWO YEARS for This Impala Part
What happens when you order a part for your classic car… and it shows up TWO YEARS later?

That’s exactly what happened with the trunk lid molding for my ’66 Impala SS. I ordered it, it went on backorder, and eventually I pretty much gave up on ever seeing it.

Then one day, out of nowhere — I got a tracking number.

And believe it or not, the damn thing actually showed up.

Have you ever waited YEARS for a part — or ordered one that never showed up at all? Let me know in the comments.

08/31/2026

What Is Progressive Carburetor Linkage?
Ever wonder why both carburetors don’t open at the same time?

That’s progressive linkage.

On my dual-quad big block, the rear carb handles normal driving. As I get deeper into the throttle, the front carb and secondaries come into play.

A little throttle when you need a little. All 8 barrels when it’s GAME ON.

Here’s how it works. 👇

08/28/2026

**Where Did All the Trans Ams Go? 😳**

I thought I’d seen some serious car collections over the years, but this was something else.

Trans Ams everywhere. Along the driveway, outside the buildings, tucked away in sheds—and some seriously rare cars mixed in, including a **Super Duty 455. One of just 252 built.**

The crazy part? This 37 seconds barely scratches the surface.

**Which one are you taking?**

I’ve got more footage from this place, so I’m digging deeper into the collection on V-Twins to V-8s.

08/25/2026

I Clear Coated This Aluminum Intake 27 Years Ago. Here’s How It Looks Today.

My last video about clear coating aluminum parts got a LOT of comments saying the clear would peel, yellow, trap oxidation — or even damage the alternator.

So instead of arguing about it, here’s the proof.

The intake manifold and water pump on my ’66 Impala were clear coated in 1999. The alternator was done about three years ago.

The key is doing it right: catalyzed automotive clear, proper surface prep, light coats, and proper flash time. I generally use this process on cast aluminum parts where the surface gives the clear some tooth to bite into.

You can argue the point, but the proof is in the pudding.

Have you ever clear coated cast aluminum parts?

08/24/2026

Think That's a Holley 750? Think Again.
At first glance, it looks just like a classic Holley 750 carburetor.

But look closer...

This is a Holley Terminator X Max EFI on my 383-powered 1969 C10, giving me the classic four-barrel look with modern electronic fuel injection—and it even controls my 4L60E automatic transmission.

What's better? Carb or EFI? Let me know in the comments. 👇

08/21/2026

This One Hurts… 😬
Watching a ’71 ’Cuda get the roof peeled off in Nash Bridges hits a little different today.

The Limelight Green ’Cuda has the Shaker hood and billboard stripes—and then it goes straight under a flatbed. Meanwhile, Nash’s yellow Hemi ’Cuda convertible lives to see another day.

Somewhere, a Mopar guy just felt a disturbance in the Force. 😂

Convertible or hardtop?

I work differently. Sometimes that means turning the 240Z world on its head. 😂
08/20/2026

I work differently. Sometimes that means turning the 240Z world on its head. 😂

08/18/2026

**Title:** Big Cam = No Power Brakes?

Got a healthy cam and a rock-hard brake pedal? The problem might not be your brakes at all.

The 383 Wedge in my Charger was only making about **9–10 inches of vacuum**—not enough to give the power brake booster the assist it needed.

I installed a **LEED Brakes Black Bandit electric vacuum pump** and went from roughly **10 inHg to 25 inHg**.

And unlike the noisy piston-style pumps I've used, this rotary pump is **quick and quiet**.

If you're running a big cam and fighting a hard brake pedal, check your vacuum before you start replacing brake parts.

Full installation, pump comparison and details here:
https://vtwinstov8s.com/blogs/tools-and-tips/big-cam-no-vacuum-how-to-fix-a-hard-power-brake-pedal

08/17/2026

**Headers or Manifolds? Which Would You Run?**
Everyone seems to default to headers, but factory exhaust manifolds still have a lot going for them. Better fitment, fewer leaks, lower underhood heat, and for a period-correct build, nothing beats the original look.

Some factory manifolds are performance pieces in their own right, and they're worth showing off.

I'm using cast iron manifolds on this C10 build because they fit the vision for the truck.

👍 Manifolds
❤️ Headers

Tell me what you're running and why.

If you want a deeper look at the pros and cons, I just published a full article on the website:
https://vtwinstov8s.com/blogs/tools-and-tips/headers-vs-exhaust-manifolds

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