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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HIGH FLYING FORMULA OFFROAD RACING FROM ICELAND’s HELLA 2026! COURSE 2 RACING ACTION

If you are new around there then you might not know that we seriously dig Formula Off-Road racing here at BANGshift.com. This is high flying, loud, and intense racing that involves what look to be...

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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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FJ40 Land Cruiser Custom Fabrication: Custom Fender Flares Built For Punishment! Truly Custom Fabrication.

Shannon is back at the fab work on the FJ40, with the rear bumper done, it’s time for fender flares. But these aren’t just any flares, as they will tie into the bumper out back for...

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Marketplace Find: This Survivor 1985 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Is Big Block Powered Gold! Big Block, TH400, 3.73, And 68K miles!

Wow what a score this one will be for someone. With less than 70,000 miles on the odometer, and interior and paint that look near mint, this big block 2500 Suburban will make a great family cruiser...

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Rebeldryver’s Ford 428 FE Project Part 5: Installing The Heads And Cam!

In Part 5 of the build, we’re going to be seeing the camshaft installed and also the cylinder heads. This engine is getting closer and closer to being ready to install and fire! After getting...

Featured Product: Give Your Ride The Iconic Hilborn Look With The Control Of Modern EFI Technology

Hilborn mechanical fuel injection was one of the iconic hot rod parts that shaped hot rodding and racing culture way back when. And it is still one of those parts that can support big power....

Great Video: Watch This Massive Diesel Powered Portable Air Compressor Restoration (Part 1)

Portable may be a little bit of a stretch here, but hey, the thing is on wheels and the restorer rolls it into position. Yeah, we know. You could consider the compressors on a trailer and other as...

Tre5 Customs OBS Chevy Feature: Red On Red On Red On Red…

This cool truck feature from Tre5 Customs is an OBS that just about everyone can relate to. Yes, the fit and finish is high level, the chassis is rad, and the LS swap is on point, but overall this...

HOW TO MAKE HP WITH YOUR JUNKYARD 4.8L LS! CHEAP 4.8L POWER MODS. CARB VS EFI, SINGLE VS DUAL PLANE

Have you bought a cheap junkyard 4.8L LS and are now wondering how to add more power without working too hard? Are you asking yourself which intake to run with a carburetor? Or if you should stick...

FINNEGAN BOUGHT A $15,000 CHEVY SQUARE BODY LIMO THAT’S FIT FOR A KING!

Cause why wouldn’t you right? Anytime that Finnegan buys a new truck, especially a square body, I laugh just a little. I’m never surprised, because this has become a regular occurrence,...

The 1955 Chevy Apache Pickup Rebuild: Finally Finishing What They Started?

It’s been too long since we saw the Apache getting work done so it would be closer to being ready for the trip cross country and back to Canada. They are finally back at it, and will it be...

Junkyard Tour: CUTTING UP Classic Cars is His PASSION! (130+ Car Collection)

When Tommy, aka the Hot Rod Hoarder, says that things are cool we know it to be true. This is a collection of over 100 cars that only exist to provide parts for other people’s projects that...

The Vice Grip Garage NASCAR Truck: Part 5 – First Burnout! Plus The Chevelle, Scout, And Square Body Get Some Love

Does it run and drive? Not yet, but it will do burnouts in this video! There are also some other updates coming to several other projects, so this is like a bonus video as far as what we are going to...

WHY WAS THE 1000+HP BIG BANG 351 TWIN TURBO SO WEAK! HEADS, CAM AND INTAKE 351 SHOULD MAKE MORE HP!

Before you say, “Because it’s a Ford!”, which will make me laugh, let’s see what Richard has to say. There is something not quite right here, but before we get to that, lets...

1320 Garages: Cleetus Mcfarland’s ENTIRE Collection.. Over 100 vehicles!

If you follow Cleetus McFarland then you know that he has a ton of cars, trucks, and boats, but also a bunch of planes and helicopters. Some are bigger than others, but still a lot of fun stuff. If...

Installing New MAHLE Gen V Forged Pistons Onto Stock L83 Rods

It’s a great time to be alive and be a hot rodder. I say this because it has never been easier to make horsepower than it is in 2023. One of the biggest reasons for this is the insane number of...

American Powertrain Introduces: 4×2 TR-4050™ 5-Speed Pro-Fit HD Manual Transmission Kit for RWD 1988-98 Chevy/GMC OBS Trucks

If you are looking for a legit heavy duty overdrive manual transmission for your truck, then this one here from American Powertrain is the way to go. It uses the Tremec TR-4050 and makes a great...

Happy 5/04! Let’s Celebrate the Workhorse Case 504ci Diesel Inline Six – Built To Last!

There’s no such thing as as 504ci factory engine, right? Wrong. The Case Manufacturing concern which is one of the most legendary names in American tractor and equipment history produced a...