Video: Blows Cold, Goes Fast, Makes an LS Swap a Breeze… Vintage Air
Jul 08, 2011Chad ReynoldsOTHER, Tech Stories, Videos
Vintage Air has long been known for cold air and big speed thanks to SCTA Speed Records at Bonneville at well over 200mph with the air blowing cold. Vintage Air is also installed on the highest...
Cool Find: A Rare Mod Bod 1972 Chevy Truck
Jul 08, 2011Brian LohnesBangShift News
We like learning new stuff and before today we had no idea there was such a thing as a “mod bod” package offered on early 1970s Chevy trucks. Basically, the “mod bods” were...
Barnstormin’: The NHRA’S Pay to Play Pro Mod Series is Once Again on the Block
Jul 07, 2011Brian LohnesBangShift News
In what has to be professional drag racing’s most repetitive drama, the future of Pro Mods racing as their own “Pro” class at NHRA national events is once again in question. Current...
RoadTrip! Follow BangShiftChad’s adventure to Goodguys Columbus!
Jul 07, 2011Chad ReynoldsEvent Coverage, ROAD TRIPS
Here at BangShift.com we never miss a chance for a good roadtrip, and hate cruising blindly down the interstate missing all that middle America has to offer. So in the spirit of fun and adventure we...
National Collector Car Appreciation Day July 8th. SEMA Show List Here.
Jul 07, 2011Chad ReynoldsBangShift News
The SEMA Action Network continues to do great stuff for the industry, the enthusiast, and the hobby, and we can’t stress enough how important their role is to all of us enjoying our hot...
Pre-Register for the Holley LS Fest and Earn a Shot At a $1,000 Gift Certificate From Holley!
Jul 07, 2011Brian LohnesBangShift News
The dudes at Holley tipped us off to a killer incentive that they’ve come up with for people heading to the 2011 Holley LS Fest in Bowling Green, Kentucky this September. Just by simply...
Video: The Six Mile Trans Am Video from Ridetech
Jul 07, 2011Chad ReynoldsHISTORIC, Videos
A 6 mile 1979 Trans Am is something to gawk at, and when Kitterman Motors decided to auction theirs off, the internet was a buzz. Bret Voelkel and Jason Brady from Ridetech went to bid, and quickly...
eBay Find: A Hella Cool Custom Pedal Car (Sans Pedals)
Jul 07, 2011Brian LohnesBangShift News, eBay Find
We were tipped off to the eBay auction of a totally neat, custom built pedal car by reader Chris Crowley. He’s got good taste, because we want to own this little racer! The car was built to...
Video: Muncie and Gearvendors…. A match made in heaven.
Jul 07, 2011Chad ReynoldsDRIVETRAIN, Tech Stories, Videos
Gearvendors has been building the strongest overdrive units on the planet for more than 30 years now and they have been proven in everything from 6 second drag cars to trophy trucks and big...
Great Read: Caswell Interviews Tajima on His Record Setting Pikes Peak Run
Jul 06, 2011Brian LohnesBangShift News
So what do you do after you bury your race car into the woods off the side of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb? Well, if you’re Bill Caswell you don a fedora hat, stick a piece of paper...
Video: Forgeline Wheels shows us how to fit massive meats on any car.
Jul 06, 2011Chad ReynoldsOTHER, Tech Stories, Videos
In the world of Pro Touring and Racing Wheels, Forgeline is synonomous with light weight, incredibly strength, and good looks. We have often drooled over Forgeline wheels on other people’s...
Video: Moser 12 Bolts…For GM guys that want to keep it all GM
Jul 06, 2011Chad ReynoldsDRIVETRAIN, Tech Stories, Videos
2011 marks Moser Engineering’s 25th anniversary, and we’re proud to say they are still made the right way, here in the U.S.A. And for purists like us, who think a Camaro should have...
Racing Junk Find: A Cool, Turn-Key Panoz Road Racer
Jul 06, 2011Brian LohnesBangShift News, Racing Junk Find
Sure, there are may ways to skin the proverbial road racing cat. In our opinion, there’s no cooler way than to do it in something with V8 power, a killer chassis, and racy looks. This used...
More BangShift Carnage, Wreckage, and Gearhead History
Jul 06, 2011Brian LohnesBangShift News
In this peek back in time, you’ll see some gnarly car wrecks from the early ’50s, some totally awesome big truck history we can guarantee you’ve never heard before, and even a photo...
