Braden Carlson
Location
Southern California
School
Wichita State University
Expertise
Automotive Videography And Photography, Supercars And Sports Cars, Car Modification
- Braden built a Volvo 740 station wagon with a huge turbo, custom engine harness/tune, and a six-speed manual transmission from a 350Z.
- He's been behind the wheel of hundreds of cars ranging from old Volkswagen Beetles to 700 horsepower Ferraris.
- Having owned nearly 50 cars, he's got in-depth knowledge of repairs and modification across all sorts of brands, with particular interest in Volvo, Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche.
Experience
Braden started his automotive journalism journey with a personal YouTube channel highlighting the builds of his and his friends' cars in 2015. Having published a couple of articles in the past for other topics, he pursued writing about cars in 2018 and hasn't looked back since. Since the start of his writing career, he has produced hundreds of articles about the automotive industry as well as written and video reviews of cars from Miatas to Maseratis.
Education
Braden attended a single semester of aerospace engineering classes at Wichita State University before dropping out after realizing he couldn't afford that degree financially or mentally.
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Stories By Braden Carlson
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60 years ago Ford invented the affordable muscle car. Today, the Mustang GT is a V8 rarity in a segment rivals have abandoned. Does this Premium pony hold up?
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For decades, Volkswagen used an unusual engine that required no liquid coolant called the Flat-4. Its simplicity meant VW could use it again and again.
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The International Harvester Scout was a very special SUV that definitely deserves a modern resurgence. Here's everything people loved about this model.
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Verizon's budget-friendly and affordable wireless provider, Visible Wireless, does offer a surprising amount of perks alongside its lower monthly premium.
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Toyota's hydrogen-powered Mirai offers an alternative way of powering electric vehicles. But there are some important factors you need to consider.
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You can get Toyota's Mirai, the only commercially available hydrogen fuel cell car, for cheap on the secondhand market, but it's probably not worth it.
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Ford's 1969 Mustang came with a variety of engine options, each offering a different driving experience. Let's take a look at each choice and compare.
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The Vortec engine brought a modernized version of the legendary Chevy small-block V8 to GM trucks and SUVs. Here's how to get the best and avoid the worst.
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Honda's K-Series engine is one of the manufacturer's best, and since it has been used in a number of models over the last two decades, it seems Honda knows it.
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If you're looking to restore some classic Dodge vehicles, do something out of the box and work on one of these less popular automobile models.
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Alfa Romeo has always been the motorhead's choice for buzzy, beautiful sports cars. Here's everything worth knowing about the company's classic Twin Cam engine.
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Plenty of Toyota's most reliable engines are well known, but there are some more underrated engines from a variety of platforms that fly under the radar.
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While the 2JZ engine is typically associated with theToyota Supra, the brand didn't let a good thing go to waste and placed it in these other cars, too.
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Multiple vehicles using the same engine is nothing new, so how likely is it that the RAM 1500 TRX and Dodge Challenger and Charger Hellcat all use the same one?
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A good multimeter is great to have around the house for electrical projects and a nice addition to your toolbelt. Here's the best rated one from Harbor Freight.
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De Tomaso doesn't always come up when discussing luxury European performance car brands, but the company put out a lot of interesting models over the years.
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The Sud Aviation Caravelle isn't talked about as much as some of its contemporaries, but it's still an important piece of aviation history.
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Changing your car's oil yourself is a great skill to have in order to save money, and these Harbor Freight tools will help you do the job.
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Ford's 351 V8 is a muscle-car masterpiece, but did you know it came in three flavors? Here's the story behind the 351 Cleveland, Windsor, and Modified engines.
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The Razer Seiren V3 Mini is a tiny gaming microphone. If you're in it for just the basics but don't want to sacrifice aesthetic appeal, this might be your mic.
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Initially a variant of the Nissan Skyline, the GT-R name is older than you think. It's old enough that the original GT-R wasn't even made by Nissan.
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A Dual-Clutch Transmission is an asset when you're trying to shift gears quickly and without losing power. We'll tell you how it works and why you want one.
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The Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am were iconic American muscle cars - but what was the difference between them? The answer goes all the way back to 1969.
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The Federal tax credit is a great incentive to buy an electric vehicle, but it can be hard figuring out which EVs qualify. Here are some good options.
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JDM enthusiasts often associate engines like the 1JZ or 2JZ with cars like the Supra, but not many go straight to the not-so-unremarkable Toyota Cresta.
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The Dassault 'Rafale' is a delta wing aircraft from the French airplane manufacturer that can pack quite a punch. Here's everything you need to know.
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While it's not currently available for American buyers, Suzuki's simple $11,000 pickup truck has a lot of hauling power in a tiny little frame.