Historic Drag Video: NHRA Greatness At Green Valley Raceway In Texas Circa 1965
Nov 17, 2023Brian Lohnes1320 Drag News, 1320 Videos, BangShift 1320, BangShift News, HISTORIC, MISC, RACING & ACTION, Videos
We’re kicking off the day with some spectacular footage from the 1965 NHRA Spring Nationals race at Green Valley Raceway in Texas. This footage has gas and fuel dragsters, gassers, early funny...
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LS Swap A Square Body Part 3: Halfass Kustoms New Square Body Chevy Project Is A Runner! First Drive And Shop Burnouts!
Nov 16, 2023Chad ReynoldsBangShift XL, CHEVY, DRIVETRAIN, ENGINE, ENGINES, Hack of the Week, Metal Fabrication, Project Cars, TECH, Tech Stories, TRUCKS, Videos, XL Drivetrain Tech, XL Engine Tech, XL Project Trucks, XL Spotlight, XL Tech Stories
We’ve shared all the parts of this build so far and you are going to dig it if you like it when a truck makes noise and smokes the tires inside the garage. We dig it and know you will too. This...
SEMA ’23 for the Welding Enthusiast: TimWelds Gives Us All The Tool Highlights Welders Care About From The Ultimate Automotive Trade Show
Nov 16, 2023Chad ReynoldsMetal Fabrication, SHOWS & EVENTS, TECH, Tech Stories, Tools, Videos
TimWelds went to the 2023 SEMA Show, like so many of us, and he spent so much time walking around looking at tools and equipment that welders and fabricators want to see. I was so busy during this...
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HOW TO: CHEAP LS AFM/DOD CONVERSION. CHEAP, CHEAPER AND CHEAPEST OPTIONS. CONVERT FOR PERF CAM SWAPS
Nov 16, 2023Chad Reynolds1320 Engine Tech, 1320 Tech Story, Apex Engine Tech, Apex Tech Stories, ENGINE, ENGINES, TECH, Tech Stories, Tools, Videos, XL Engine Tech, XL Tech Stories
DOD, or Displacement on Demand, and AFM, or Active Fuel Management, is the feature that allows your modern LS/LT to run on just 4 cylinders when going down the freeway so that it gets better mileage....
Junkyard Inventory: Back in the New Yard! 1956 International S-110, 1961 Mercury Comet, & even a 1950 Studebaker Pickup!
Nov 16, 2023Chad Reynolds1320 Spotlight, Apex Spotlight, JUNKYARDS, Project Cars, Videos, XL Spotlight
I’ve known Chad Ehrlich for several years and you know I’ve gotten parts and cars from him in the past. As long as I’ve known him there was another junkyard just north of his that...
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Featured Products: Take Your Street/Strip machine To The Next Level With MSD’s Ultra 6AL and Ultra 6AL Plus
Nov 16, 2023Chad Reynolds1320 New Drag Race Products, 1320 Sponsor News, 1320 Spotlight, Apex New Products, Apex Sponsor News, Apex Spotlight, New Products, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos, XL New Truck Products, XL Sponsor News, XL Spotlight
Growing up as a hot rodder and racer I remember buying my first aftermarket ignition parts and that giant yellow Accel coil hanging on the firewall of my Camaro looked cool and worked good. But I...
Iron Trap Garage: Unloading Their 26ft Trailer Load Of Parts And The Barn Find 1939 Ford Convertible To See What They Really Got!
Nov 16, 2023Chad ReynoldsFORD, HISTORIC, JUNKYARDS, OTHER, Project Cars, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos
Every time that the gang at Iron Trap Garage goes out on the road to find and procure old parts, they come home with all kinds of stuff and it is fun to see what that is. In truth, they only know...
Street Machine Nationals Photos: Hot Rods, Customs, Trucks And So Much More From St. Paul!
Nov 16, 2023Chad ReynoldsBangShift Galleries, CAR SHOWS, Car Shows, Event Coverage, Gallery
(Words and Photos by Jim Hrody) If you’re a proper gearhead, you’re aware of the Street Machine Nationals which have been around for decades. The namesake show has had locations far and wide, but...
F1 Car vs MotoGP Bike vs Rally Car: Ultimate Drag Race Of Red Bull Rides. Who’s Your Favorite, And Which One Will Win It All?
Nov 15, 2023Chad Reynolds1320 Spotlight, 1320 Videos, Apex Video, FUNNY STUFF, RACING & ACTION, Videos
I have to say, I wish Red Bull would let us put their name on the side of Beer Money and then do this race again. I mean who wouldn’t want to see Beer Money across the pond taking on these high...
Ultimate Adventure 2023 Ep 1: The Biggest And Baddest Ultimate Off-Road Adventure Yet!
Nov 15, 2023Chad ReynoldsBangShift XL, Event Coverage, RACING & ACTION, Videos, XL Event Coverage, XL Spotlight, XL Videos
Ultimate Adventure has been going on for decades and is one hell of a commitment and adventure for sure. Think Drag Week but off-roading, or One Lap of America which is what both were kind of based...
Zephyr Chop Part 6: MIG WELDING for a PERFECT RESULT “A” Pillars 1939 Lincoln Zephyr Coupe Conversion
Nov 15, 2023Chad ReynoldsMetal Fabrication, TECH, Tech Stories, Tools, Videos
But you can’t MIG weld body panels! At least that is what some metal shapers will say, and in their defense there are reasons for making that statement. To understand why, you have to...
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HOW MUCH ARE AFTER MARKET IRON & ALUMINUM HEADS WORTH ON A BBC? STOCK REC PORT VS SUMMIT VS AFR 290
Nov 15, 2023Chad Reynolds1320 Engine Tech, 1320 Spotlight, 1320 Tech Story, 1320 Videos, Apex Engine Tech, Apex Spotlight, Apex Tech Stories, Apex Video, ENGINE, ENGINES, Tech Stories, Videos, XL Engine Tech, XL Spotlight, XL Tech Stories
The debate over iron vs aluminum heads has been a long argued one. For years, the old school guys would swear that iron was better for towing and this and that and heat retention and blah blah blah....
New Product: If You’ve Ever Though About Building Your Own Fixture Table, Or Adding Holes To One You Already Have, This New Fireball Tool Is What You Need!
Nov 15, 2023Chad Reynolds1320 Tech Story, Apex Tech Stories, Metal Fabrication, TECH, Tech Stories, Tools, Videos
There are other ways to do this, but none as easy as this cool kit from Fireball tools. They have a new line of fixture tables, that are truly some of the finest you could buy, but if you already...
