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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Bonneville Speed Week 2024 Photos – The Salt Is Good, The Cars Are Crushing Records, And Speed Demon, Alex Taylor, And More Are Looking For Hats!

It’s so good to be back out at Bonneville, and I’ve been shooting photos all day each day, along with contributors Claudia Robles and Stephen Komlos. We’re going to be posting a...

More Bonneville Speed Week 2024 Photos – We’re On The Salt, And Racing Started Yesterday! Hot Rods, Race Cars, Streamliners And More On The Salt!

Woot woot, we’ve got more photos to share! Check them out and we’ll have some more cool stuff coming soon! (Photos by Chad Reynolds) We’re back! I’ve been gone from the salt...

Bonneville Speed Week 2024 Photos – We’re On The Salt, And Racing Started Today! Hot Rods, Race Cars, And More On The Salt!

(Photos by Chad Reynolds) We’re back! I’ve been gone from the salt for the last couple of years, but I’m back baby! Today was the first day of racing on the salt and it started off...

Halfass Kustoms 1949 GMC Roadster Pickup Custom: Gaps, More Gaps, And Running Board Adjustments.

Custom metal work is a theme on this project! If you did the math I’d bet 80% of the sheetmetal on this project had been touched, shaped, or replaced. This is one cool project and you are going...

Abandoned Legendary MONSTER TRUCK! Will Derek Make It RUN AND DRIVE Again After A Decade?

Derek found a Monster Truck! How this whole thing went down will make you smile, and boy is it cool! This monster truck is old school as can be, but to have one in your yard that runs and does...

How Much Are 30 Feet Of Garage Cabinets Worth? Is $4,000 A Deal? Alex Taylor Racing Gets Some Upgrades, But Is It Worth It?

Storage is king when it comes to your garage or shop, because it doesn’t matter how much room you have if you have no place to store all your stuff. And it seems like the small stuff is even...

Make Your Own Tools: Justin At The Fabrication Series Shows You How To Build Your Own DIY Metal Cutting Bandsaw Table

We love tools around here and especially those that are homemade. I love it when you can spend time in the shop building something and then end up with a tool that will help you build other things....

Scott Bought Himself A 327 For Cheap. Is It A Deal? Or Is It A Disaster? We’ll Find Out Shortly!

Scott is always on the hunt for good deals at wrecking yards, on Facebook Marketplace, or just random spots around town, just like the rest of us. But sometimes he finds a deal that he may not have...

Boost Control 101: Here’s How To Plumb and Setup A CO2 Boost Control System On Your Ride For Precise Tuning

Motion Raceworks is always posting up cool stuff for their Tech Tip Tuesday segments, but this one is a bit more detailed than normal. This Tech Tip Tuesday video features a great walk through on a...

Ultimate Callout Challenge: 2,000HP Diesel Trucks Endure EPIC Torture Test – And TONS of Carnage Is The Result!

When you put 100, 150, or even 200 psi of boost through an engine it is going to do two things. It’s going to make a ton of power, at least for a minute, and when it does let go it is going to...

Metal Shaping Video: Khaos Design Continues This Epic Project By Finishing The Interior Sheet Metal After Stretching The Back Of The Cab On The 1964 Toyota Stout Build.

The Khaos Design Stout build is something truly special because literally every piece of sheet metal is being customized in some way, shape, or form.  The talent being shown in this series is...

Vice Grip Garage’s 1965 C10 “Lawsuit” RETURNS with 4 Barrel EFI Swap On A Straight 6 LIVE In Front Of Fans! Will It RUN?

I’ve built a few cars in front of a crowd, and it always puts more pressure on you than just working on one in your home garage. At the same time, it’s fun to show fans what you can do...

HOW TO ADD NITROUS TO A TURBO LS? WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU RUN NITROUS ON A JUNKYARD TURBO 5.3L & 6.0L?

I’ve been very vocal about the fact that I put nitrous on pretty much everything, whether it has boost or not. I’m of the mindset that you should always have a button available, unless...

Tony Angelo DOUBLED the BOOST! DIRT CHEAP Turbo 6 Cylinder Build Gets Sent To The Next Level! Double The Smiles And Tire Smoke!

I’m a fan of junk builds, as well as projects that have no good reason to do other than to put smiles on the faces of those doing them. I mean that’s what hot rodding is all about, right? So when...