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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Pre-War Perfection: Formula One Racing Action From The Monaco Historic Grand Prix

Here we go with more awesome vintage F1 action from the streets of Monaco! The Monaco Historic Grand Prix is one hell of an event, and it’s back after a few years off! If you dig old race cars, you...

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The Mario Andretti Story: Racing’s Most Versatile Driver? America’s Greatest American Racer? Watch

Mario Andretti was a household name when I was growing up watching him race at the Indy 500 and such. His career is insane, with more wins and championships than you can shake a stick at. But what...

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Randy Pobst’s Randit Suspension Overhaul: Episode 2 of 5 – His Bandit Trans Am Gets New Suspension Installed!

Randy Pobst can wheel a race car, and on too many occasions to count we’ve seen him do it. But he also enjoys a quick and fast street car which means that upgrades are often in order. In the...

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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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Dirt Track Racer Charged With Assault After Ramming Other Car In The Pits: On Track Contact Leads To Race Rage Incident and Ban From Racing.

Every racer and fan knows that in the heat of competition emotions and adrenaline run high. We’ve all seen it, when a couple of drivers bump and bang and then it continues off track. But...

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Does This $19 Ratchet Prove That Premium Ratchets are a Waste of Money?! Let’s See.

We’ve talked about it a bunch here on BANGshift.com, and by it I mean cheap tools. I don’t have a big budget so I’m a bang for your buck kind of guy, like most of you out there....

Not Stock Photo Car Show Video: The Thorndale Car Show, Hot Rod Garage Texas Shop Tour – Local Car Show – Vintage Fords

John Jackson is back at it with another car show video, but in a rare situation. He actually had a day off on a weekend, which I can tell you from first hand experience, doesn’t happen very...

Gallery #2 Of Swap Meet And Car Corral Photos From The AACA Fall Regional Meet at Hershey!

We’ve got tons more photos to share from Joe Grippo’s trip to the Hershey AACA Fall Meet, and if you have missed any so far, we’ve got a link down below. This is one epic show and...

Derek Bieri And Vice Grip Garage Are Giving Away This Yenko Tribute Chevy Nova Restomod! 6.0 LS, 4 Speed, And More!

Another bad ass car giveaway! The giveaways just keep getting bigger and better all the time, and with everyone seeming to get into the game, you have chances to win cars and more just by buying a...

DIY Interior Restoration At Home: Restoring A 1964 Pontiac LeMans With Simple Tools, Equipment, And Some Time.

This is a fun project, because the first video we shared was the bodywork and paint, all going on at home. There were no team of elves helping out, no fancy paint booth and equipment, nothing...

Industry News: QA1 Enters Agreement to Acquire Assets of Detroit Speed And Engineering

Monday’s big aftermarket news is that QA1, who earlier this year bought chassis and component manufacturer Speed-Tech, has entered into an agreement with Detroit Speed and Engineering to...

Wickam Thinks This Might Be The Best Road Trip Video On YouTube! Is He Full Of It? Or Is He Right?

(Words by Charles Wickam) I have to have one of the most random youtube feeds, and insane recommendations, because I could be watching a travel vlogger riding a freight train thru central America, a...

Cordless Impact Drive Testing: The Torque This Delivers Might Shock You! DeWALT’s New Quiet Hydraulic DCF870 vs M18 Surge

These are impact drivers, not impact guns/wrenches. These are the type that most folks would consider at home on a construction site, home DIYers toolbox, and the like. But this new DeWalt might...

Drag Car HISTORY: The Hot Rod Hoarder Shares The Story of the Only Surviving 1969 Olds W-31 Factory-Built Drag Car, And It’s A Good One!

We are as guilty as anyone of romanticizing the cars and trucks of the 1960s, and in some ways probably more than they deserve, but this story here might actually make a 1969 Olds W-31 convertible an...

Influence and Impact – Automotive TV Show History Part 2: Gas Monkey, Roadkill, Celebrity Cars, And More!

Here’s Part 2 of the Car Guy TV Shows edition of Influence and Impact. Check out what the boys have to say about Gas Monkey, Roadkill, Celebrity Cars, and More. Jason and Marcel are no...

We’ve Got Photos From The Hershey AACA Eastern Region Fall Swap Meet’s RM Sotheby’s Auction And Man Was It Full Of Cool!

(Words and Photos by Joe Grippo) One of the more interesting extracurricular activities available to the Hershey AACA Eastern Region Fall Meet attendees, is the RM Sotheby’s Auction. Held for over...

Newbern Is Visiting Some Cool Junkyards, But One Of Them Is Full Of Tri-Five Chevy’s You Can Buy!

If I was a rich man I would own soooooo much junk. And by junk, I mean amazing, awesome, sexy old iron that either needs to just hang out and look awesome, or maybe get a chance to get built some...

Stanceworks Is Building A Real Ferrari F40 Like Only They Can: This Might Be The Most Mental Project You’ve Ever Seen Them Do.

I have worked on a Ferrari F40 pretty extensively. I know that sounds weird coming from me, but the truth is that I’ve done some stuff to a Ferrari F40, and the Ferrari F40 engine, that most...

SEMA Show New Product Spotlight: New 6th Gen Camaro Coil Overs And Rear Sway Bar Upgrade From Ridetech

It’s new parts time again, as all the aftermarket companies prepare to display at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, and that means LOTS of new parts that are going to debut at the show. We’re...