How-To Videos

Real automotive how-tos from the PowerNation shop. For more than 26 years our hosts have shown gearheads how to build, repair, and upgrade their vehicles — now those step-by-step guides live here. Watch the video, follow the written walkthrough, and get the job done right.

Today we’re tearing down an old, tired water pump and rebuilding it from the housing up to get it performing better than new. Whether you’re dealing with a standard or reverse rotation setup, we’re showing you the exact process to get it done right in ...

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Engine & Performance

Step-by-step engine how-tos: rebuilds, blueprinting, superchargers and boost, EFI and carb conversions, air and fuel, ignition, exhaust, and cooling upgrades that add horsepower.

Transmission & Drivetrain

How to rebuild transmissions, set up axles and differentials, service driveshafts, and dial in the drivetrain so power gets to the ground.

Body & Paint

Bodywork and paint how-tos: rust repair, panel replacement, bodywork prep, spraying paint and clear, fiberglass, glass, and finishing for a show-quality result.

Fabrication & Welding

Learn to weld and fabricate: MIG and TIG technique, sheet metal work, roll cages, brackets, and custom one-off metal parts.

Electrical & Interior

Automotive wiring, lighting, gauges and electronics, plus interior how-tos to restore and upgrade the cabin.