FREE LIVE DRAG RACING: NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Division 4 At The Texas Motorplex – Thursday

We’ve got live drag racing coming to you from Division 4! It’s Lucas Oil Drag Racing at it’s finest and every pair that goes down the race track is right here live. If you like Sportsman Drag...

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Car Guy Confessions With Jeff Smith – Bangshift’s Chad Reynolds and LS Swap Book Author Jefferson Bryant Steal The Show!

This one was really fun. Our friends Marcel and Jason, the guys behind Auto Revolution and their Car Guy Confessions, Influence and Impact, and several other podcasts, invited me and our friend...

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How Much Horsepower Does An Engine Driven Cooling Fan Really Take From Your Engine?

We tested alternators, engine driven fans, and other accessories on the dyno years ago and I can tell you that most of the accessories on the front of your engine take very little power to turn under...

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More NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Action Photos From Zmax In Charlotte: Pro Stock, Pro Stock Bikes, And Factory Stock 4-Wide Drag Racing Photos!

(Photos by David Whealon) – It was a cool, fast, and adventurous weekend for the stars of the NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway in Charlotte, North...

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Ford Big-Blocks Unleashed! FE Race & Reunion Muncie Dragway! 352, 390, 406, 427, 428, SOHC!

The Ford FE powerplant is arguably one of the most important engines in Ford’s racing heritage. Sure there have been plenty of other powerful combos over the years, but when Chevrolet and Ford...

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Why Is Torx So Bad And So Good At The Same Time? Testing Torx Bits And Explaining How They REALLY Work.

Anyone that works on cars and trucks is familiar with Torx fasteners and bits, as are anyone who’s done any DIY, deck, fence, or construction projects in recent years. There are some big...

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Q-JET VS THE WORLD!! PONTIAC 400 CARB SHOOTOUT 2-BARREL VS Q-JET VS QUICK FUEL 750 (THE OTHER GUYS!)

GM cars and trucks came with Quadrajet carburetors for decades, and they came on every GM makes engines at some point or another. They were considered to be a performance 4-barrel carburetor that...

Fast Fords At Dragway 42: Fast, Fun, Blue Oval Action From Ohio!

Our third gallery of photos from Dragway 42 starts right here and we’ve got all kinds of cool action shots! And if you missed any of the photos from our first gallery, use the link below to see...

The Mooneyes Open House 2022: We’ve Got Photos Of All The Fun Stuff

We always dig the Mooneyes Open House, because it is a SoCal staple and unlike most any other automotive event you are going to find. It’s different because Mooneyes is a MUCH smaller place...

5.0L FORD-CARB VS FUEL INJECTION-WHICH ONE WORKS BEST? EDEL RPM & 750 VS GT-40 & 65MM THROTTLE BODY

Carb vs EFI, it’s a battle that has been the topic of discussion since the inception of electronic fuel injection, and one that isn’t going to stop anytime soon. And the truth is that...

Corvettes With BILLET Diesel Cummins Engines? Now These Are Some Bad Ass Beasts!

As if a billet Cummins wasn’t enough to talk about, no matter what it’s in, these two are in a pair of badass C2 Corvettes! Just a couple of years ago it was almost unheard of to find a...

Fast Fords At Dragway 42! We Have Event Coverage Photos Starting Right Here

(Words by Joe Grippo, Photos by Dan Grippo) We just returned home from a fantastic weekend of blue oval greatness at the Fast Fords at Dragway 42 event held at where else but Dragway 42 in West...

FORD 5.0L INTAKE SHOOT OUT-GT-40 vs 93 COBRA R vs SN95 COBRA vs EXPLORER-WHICH ONE MAKES MORE POWER?

The GT-40 intake manifold is one of the most talked about and revered intake manifolds in small-block Ford history. And because it is so good, Ford enthusiasts were always looking for intakes that...

Our Last Gallery Of Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Photos From Maple Grove

Here’s our final gallery of photos from the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Maple Grove, thanks to Joe Grippo. ( Words and Photos by Joe Grippo) We just finished bombarding you with all the Stock...

Exclusive LIVE Tour of Hot Rod Hoarder Headquarters! Check Out This Epic Collection Of Fun

If you are a regular here at BANGshift.com then you know that our friend Tommy Lee Byrd is The Hot Rod Hoarder and he makes some really fun videos and has some great adventures. We love his eye for...

Fuel Injector Guide – Which Fuel Injector Is Right For You?

Injectors are a pretty important part of an EFI engine, but can be a tricky buying choice when you start making real power with a combo, or are building one up from scratch. If you are going for a...

Are They All The Same Motor Oil? Let’s Settle This! Four Levels of Pennzoil Motor Oil Compared

Oil is a mystery to most folks, as we don’t really know what is inside the quart we pick up at the auto parts store, and don’t understand the additives that might make one different than...

Sportsman Drag Racing Photos From Maple Grove’s Lucas Oil Drag Racing League Event

Here’s our second gallery of photos from the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Maple Grove, thanks to Joe Grippo. ( Words and Photos by Joe Grippo) We just finished bombarding you with all the...

Free Live Streaming Drag Races: The SFG Half Million – Saturday

Live drag racing is happening this holiday weekend, including the SFG Half Million which you can watch live right here thanks to our friends at Motor Mania TV. If you want to watch great bracket...

Polishing Turds Episode 5: Balancing The Crankshaft

In this latest episode of the Polishing Turds series from HED you are going to see the excitement that is balancing a rotating assembly. This series is of course done with tongue firmly in cheek, but...