Image Courtesy of MotorTrend From 1992 to 2017, with some stops in between, the Dodge Viper was truly one of the most stylish, powerful and lusted-after performance cars any wannabe or genuine sports car driver could want. It came out in the early 1990s when Dodge was churning out some of the ugliest cars under Lee Iacocca, who was hesitant to invest in the idea at first. Here’s a look…
Car Craft celebrated the new year with the third and final segment for the 1972 Dodge Challenger build series. In episode 3, the team consists of Car builder Kevin Tetz, Hot Rod magazine editor John McGann, and Pure Vision owner Steven Strope. The group focuses on the rear suspension and final touches. The original rear axle is dropped out of the car, and the leaf spring is removed. McGann builds…
Episode 2 is here! Of the Aldan American equipped ’72 Dodge Challenger is live. In episode 2, the team focuses on the 1972 Challenger’s Transmission and fuel system. After our 1972 Dodge Challenger got an engine swap in Episode 1, the team continues the build with the transmission and fuel system install. Car Craft Show presented by ARP Bolts. Car builder Kevin Tetz and Hot Rod magazine editor John McGann…
Car Craft is back! The magazine that inspired motorheads started with the inaugural issue in 1953 and gave in-depth tech on American muscle cars. It was revived as a video series three years after the final issue was printed. Car Craft is still committed to building real-world vehicles emphasizing functionality and budget. In the first segment of the new web series, car builder Kevin Tetz and Hot Rod Magazine editor…
If you’re looking for Dodge Challenger front and rear lowering springs – Aldan American has the right set up to help you get the stance you’ve always wanted. Welcome to the Aldan Shock Lab – In this episode Garret at Aldan American, walks you through our options to convert your SRT, Hellcat, Dodge Demon, or any Hemi equipped Dodge Challenger to lowering springs. The Aldan American 2008-2018 Dodge Challenger –…
The Dodge Viper has been a show stopper since it stepped out on the car scene in the early 90’s. Equipped with a V10 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, followed up with high performance tires and coilover suspension – The Viper is a legendary American sports car. The Gen 1 (1992-1995), Gen 2 (1996-2002) and Gen 3 (2003-2010) Dodge Vipers all were designed with a coilover based suspension. The coilovers that…
15 years ago Jimmy Shine of Shine’s Speed Shop built and sent this 1968 Dodge Charger 180 mph for a TV show filmed in the California desert. From bare metal, to the finished car – this 68′ was built for triple digit speeds. After filming ended, this Charger sat in a Hollywood basement for over 15 years. Shine recently got word of the car’s location and bought back the Charger,…
Treadwear’s Scraptona comes to life see the full feature on this one-off, custom Dodge Daytona. The “Scraptona” is one hell of a ride, equipped with a fully built NASCAR engine, tube chassis and custom wheels. This custom MOPAR is capable on the street or at the track. The Scraptona uses Aldan’s Phantom Series coilovers to create the perfect ride both on the track and on the road. Check out Treadwears…
If you own a late model Mustang, Challenger, Jeep or F150, you may know American Muscle. American Muscle has several locations across the USA to get you the performance part’s you’re looking for, for you late model performance vehicle. At Aldan American, our late model Mustang and Dodge Challenge suspension products are now available through American Muscle. Aldan Part # 500100 shown above If you have a newer Ford Mustang…
California Dodge Challenger owner lowers his MOPAR the right way. Here’s how he did it. Gregg M. here in Los Angeles bought his 2017 Dodge R/T Challenger new off the lot. After several months of keeping the car stock, Gregg decided it was time to set the stance up right and eliminate some of the body roll and nose diving he was experiencing under hard cornering and heavy braking in…