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...

Read more

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...

Read more

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...

Read more

HIGH FLYING FORMULA OFFROAD RACING FROM ICELAND! THIS IS HELLA 2026, COURSE 1 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...

Read more

Engine Dyno Video: The New BTR Gen 3 Hemi Trinity Intake Makes HOW Much Power?! Full Dyno Results!

The guys and gals at Brian Tooley Racing never slow down when it comes to developing parts that make horsepower and we love them for it. Their Trinity line of intake manifolds have been setting the...

Read more

NORRA Baja Livestream: The National Off-Road Racing Association Takes On The Mexican Desert May 1-7!

The National Off-Road Racing Association has been putting on races since 1967 and is known for their Baja race that is a little less hardcore than SCORE’s BAJA 1000. Not that the racing...

Read more

 

Holley LS Fest 2025 Photos: It’s The Biggest Gathering Of LS Powered Machines And Enthusiasts On The Planet And The First Gallery Is Right Here!

I’ve been the voice of Holley’s LSFest since its inception 16 years ago, and holy crap the 2025 edition of this thing was HUGE, in fact the biggest ever, and the cars, trucks, and oddities on...

It Was Nearly Impossible, But The Torque Test Channel Did The Ultimate Hex Bit Test: Wera, GripEdge, VIM, Milwaukee & More!

Hex bits suck. I mean some are better than others, but ultimately they just suck. They break when you use them on an impact, often come out of their socket end, and some fit so poorly that they ruin...

East Coast Gear Supply And Ian Johnson Take Us On A 14-Bolt Axle Casting Deep-Dive – OE vs Semi-Shave vs Full Shave

The 14-Bolt GM axle is arguably one of the most desirable and sought after in the heavy duty truck and off-road world. They are ultra strong, came in a jillion trucks, and are about as customizable...

Paint Tech: Here’s How To Paint Raised Letters Like The Ones On A Tailgate. Tools, Tips, Tricks, And More!

If you have a truck with a tailgate with raised letters, or some other stamped metal part with raised areas, then this video is going to show you how to lay down some paint to make them clean and...

Light Up The Road With Direct Fit RetroBright LED Headlights For Muscle Cars, Classic Trucks, And More!

I’m a huge fan of Holley’s RetroBright LED headlights. They look stock, which is how you want the headlights in your muscle car, street machine, hot rod, or classic truck. They look...

Our Goodguys Mid-Atlantic Nationals At Dover Photos Continue Right Here! Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Customs, Trucks, And More!

Here’s our 5th gallery of photos from the Goodguys Mid-Atlantic Nationals at Dover thanks to our friend Joe Grippo. This is one hell of a car show because the variety of rides is really...

Big Rigs On Dirt: These 13,000 lb Beasts Make 1,000 Horsepower And Are Surprisingly Fast On The Dirt Oval!

Racing is fun to watch in general, but there is something extra special about watching vehicles race on a track that they wouldn’t normally frequent. That’s exactly why the racing below...

Tooning It For Dale! A Look At The Remote Tuning Process Harrell Engine And Dyno Does For Cleetus McFarland!

Peter Harrell at Harrell Engine and Dyno has been tuning Cleetus McFarland’s race cars for the last couple of years and has made some big advancements in his racing and engine programs....

Tool Testing And Review: Who Makes The Baddest Locking Pliers Available? Putting Nearly 20 Brands Through Their Paces!

Locking pliers, often referred to as vice grips, come in all kinds of shapes and sizes for all kinds of work. Because Vice Grip was the original, they have become the generic term for locking pliers,...

KING OF THE OFF-ROAD 2025 VIDEO – This 300 mile “Drag & Drive” for Off-Road Vehicles Was Oklahoma Goodness For Kyle And Matt

Kyle and Matt recently went on the King of the Off-Road event in Oklahoma, a wheeling trip with a format very much like a drag and drive event. There are several road trip off-road events around, but...

Holley’s RPM Labor Day Sales Event: Save 20% On Holley Terminator X Fuel Injection Systems.

It’s sale time again! If you are already wanting to buy new parts for your project, then why not save big with Holley’s latest sale? It’s the Holley Racer Performance Markdown Sale and it...

SUPERCHARGER HOW TO: ROTREX LS SUPERCHARGER INSTALL AND DYNO! INTERCOOLED VS NON INTERCOOLED. 5.3L TAHOE TEST

I first came across Rotrex Superchargers on Power Tour in 2006 when Kurt Urban and the guys from Wheel2Wheel brought their 1972 Nova sleeper. It was the talk of Power Tour because it was the ultimate...

Featured Product: Meziere Expands Their Line Of Remote And Radiator Mounted Water Pumps With New Offerings!

I’ve used Meziere water pumps and other products for years, and there is no doubt that they build top notch parts for extreme applications. When Larry Larson and I built the S10 for Drag Week,...

Weight vs Aerodynamics: How Bad Does Mileage Suffer When Pulling An Enclosed Trailer? The Answer Might Surprise You!

Several years ago a friend of mine told me about his two trailers and how differently they towed, with the same tow rig. His open trailer, a two car gooseneck, and his enclosed, a 26 foot race...