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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Adding LED Tail Lights To Your 73-87 Square Body GM Truck Is Super Easy Thanks To Brothers

If you have put together, or are putting together, a 1947-1987 Chevrolet or GMC Pickup then you know the name Brothers Truck Parts. They have restoration and custom parts for these years of trucks...

Morning Symphony: The Scream Of The C-5 Galaxy At Full Song

When I explain to people what I did before Brian and Chad decided that I’d work out fine here, I often get strange looks…”wait a minute. You were working on planes and...

Classic YouTube: It’s Midnight And The Streets Are Quiet…Time To Drift The Big Rig!

I can’t lie…I’ve done more dumb things after midnight that even those who really understand me would be capable of understanding. Name it…short of jumping a car, I’ve...

This Bobbed 1970 Kaiser M809 Series Truck Has Cummins Power, 53-inch Tires, and Sweet Seats!

So in today’s version of “things I want to own right now” I found myself seeking out cool 5-ton army trucks to drool over and that’s how I ended up with this 1970 Kaiser M809...

Awesome Historic Video: Combat Engineers In Action During WWII – Building, Fixing, Winning

As much as I love old films from WWII, this one may take the cake. The video is a tribute to the incredible work and achievements of United States combat engineers during the war. From building roads...

Money No Object: This Clean 1993 Chevy Dually Is Packing A Supercharged Rat Under The Hood!

We can’t leave well enough alone with a good dually truck around here. Luckily, Brian and Chad both have trucks with duals at their house and as for me, I’m using a slightly disgusting...

2018 Goodguys Del Mar Coverage: This is Truckin’ (And Vannin’) Awesome – Our Favorite Rigs From The Show

(Photos by Wes Allison) – While it is not like the idea of hot rodding trucks is new, we think it is has been taken to a new level over the last 15-20 years. Even back in the day 50 years ago...

The Working Giant: Take A Better Look At This Case IH Quadtrac Tractor!

As the sun (FINALLY) starts to warm up the areas around BangShift Mid-West, it’s quickly becoming Early Tractor Season. We get two seasons: early, where ground has to be tilled, fertilizer has...

This Is Interesting: Someone Is Selling A Twin Supercharger Intake For A Duramax Diesel Along With All The Stuff Needed To Make More

No, the engine is not for sale. No, the blowers and the intake are not being sold for $29,000. What is being sold for $29,000 is a twin supercharger intake for a Duramax along with all the rights,...

Got A Blow Through Carb That You Want To Ditch For EFI? The Holley Super Sniper Can Do It! 1,250hp Capable

Well this is cool! Holley has released the Super Sniper which is a 1,250hp capable version of the popular Sniper bolt on EFI system that the company has been selling for a few years. The Super Sniper...

These Two Old White Cabover Cabs Are Way Far Gone But the Potential Is Amazing, Right?

Maybe I have completely lost my mind and maybe I have been completely spoiled by getting to see a lot of neat stuff over my time in the high performance aftermarket but then again, maybe I am not. I...

Have An 8.8 Rear You Want To Narrow At Home? Here Is One Low Buck Low Tech Way To Do It

The 8.8 rear is one strong, readily available, and affordable rear end that is perfect for MANY projects. And because they came in so many different cars and trucks over the years they are in...

Here Is The Lone Star Throwdown 2018 After Movie From The Boys At GrinderTV

Lone Star Throwdown is one epic truck event and, despite wet weather, 2018 was no different. Several of our favorite trucks were part of this cool GrinderTV “After Movie” and it is most...

RacingJunk Find: This Pair Of 700ci Screw Blown Big Block Engines Make Mountain Moving Torque

Boy howdy this is some stuff! We found a pair of marine engines for sale on RacingJunk that’ll make your toes curl. This pair of 700ci screw blown big block engines make mountain moving torque....