Dyno Testing Dual Plane Intake Manifolds: Made in the USA vs Cheap Import Knockoffs – How Do They Compare?

Apr 21, 20261320 Spotlight, Apex Spotlight, ENGINE, ENGINES, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos, XL Spotlight0

We’re all about made in the USA parts when they make sense, but I’m very well known for saying that crap is crap, regardless of where it comes from. The point being that you should buy...

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Is This Thing An ABOMINATION or GREATNESS? This Is A Small Block Chevy Powered Ford F100! Installing a HUGE Cam and Engine Refresh With Derek.

Apr 21, 2026BangShift XL, ENGINE, ENGINES, FORD, Project Cars, TECH, Tech Stories, TRUCKS, Videos, XL Engine Tech, XL Project Trucks, XL Spotlight, XL Tech Stories0

I know that some of you are screaming already, but the reality is that it’s not like you can’t replace the Chevy with a Ford in this F100 if you buy it and want to “save” it...

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Freiburger and Finnegan Limo Truck Dyno Shootout! How Much Power Did It Make?

Apr 19, 2026BangShift XL, ENGINE, ENGINES, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos, XL Engine Tech, XL Project Trucks, XL Spotlight, XL Tech Stories0

If you missed the awesome on the road engine build and swap in Finnegan’s Limo Squarebody truck, then you missed a lot and are going to want to use the link below. They literally built a brand...

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Vintage RV For Sale: This 1972 Chevrolet C30 Open Road Custom Camper Motorhome Is Retro Greatness!

Apr 18, 2026BangShift XL, Car Features, CHEVY, TRUCKS, XL Spotlight, XL Street Truck Feature, XL Truck Feature0

Anyone who’s been hanging out around BANGshift for very long knows I have an affinity for old rv trailers and motorhomes. When I was a kid we had a Roll-a-Long motorhome that was a square body...

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FJ40 Land Cruiser Custom Fabrication: From Chassis to Rolling! 4 Link, Axles, Crossmembers & More!

Apr 17, 2026BangShift XL, XL Drivetrain Tech, XL Project Trucks, XL Spotlight, XL Suspension Tech, XL Tech Stories0

Shannon and Jess are moving right along on the FJ40 and things just keep getting better. If you like a Landcruiser, you’ll dig this one. But if restored to factory is your jam, this one might not...

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The RIGHT WAY To Strap Down Your Bagged Truck On Your Trailer….And Let The Debate Begin…

Apr 16, 2026BangShift XL, OTHER, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos, XL Spotlight0

When our friend Brandon from Lower Class Fab posted this video yesterday we knew it was going to cause a stir. The subject of tying down cars to trailers is always one that gets debated and can get...

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Big Stupid Fun: The Coolest Ford Pulling Truck Ever

Dec 17, 20101

There are those out there in the motorsports world that consider truck pulling to be a form of motorsports beneath them. While certainly a pretty simple concept, there is some neat technology...

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Project Goliath Update: Our Perfect Plan Goes to Hell

Apr 21, 2010Comments Off on Project Goliath Update: Our Perfect Plan Goes to Hell

It was all going to be so perfect. We were going to re-ring one cylinder in Goliath’s 292ci straight six and then it would be off to the shop to have the rotted cab floors repaired. That pipe...

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Project Goliath Update: The One Cylinder Rebuild, Part One

Mar 22, 2010Comments Off on Project Goliath Update: The One Cylinder Rebuild, Part One

The great thing about having a couple of project vehicles beating around here at BangShift.com is that our pain and suffering gets to become your entertainment! This is the first of a two-part story...

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Muscle Tractor: This John Deere 5020 Got A Detroit Diesel V8 Swap And Became A Plow Pulling Bruiser

May 27, 02173

Back in the middle 1960s, John Deere released the 5020 tractor. It was a mighty beast and at the time the big fellah about as tough a customer as farmer with lots of land could get his hands on. When...

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