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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This 100th Anniversary Kenworth Super Hauler Just Might Be The Ultimate Toterhome! Full Tour Video Below!

We love RVs around here and always have. No matter what the style, we probably have some favorites, and I dig checking them all out. If I won the lottery, I’d love to own a nice toterhome and a...

10,000+ Horsepower Super Modified Tractors Pulling in Mt. Sterling, IL – Western IL Pro Pull

More pulling action starts here with 2wd Super Modifieds! If you have never been to a truck and tractor pull then you really are missing out on something. They are way different than anything else...

Dave Chappelle’s Body Dropped Nissan Project: The Hardbody Gets The Roll Pan, Some Body Work, Seams Sealed, And More On A Race Toward The Finish!

It’s time for the Nissan to get done! Dave has decided he’s going to push to get this thing ready to drive and show, so he’s setting himself some goals and deadlines. We already shared the...

Larry Chen Gives Us A Review Of The Most Insane Ford Raptor You Can Buy With A Warranty! 900 Horsepower!

This is the Shelby Raptor Baja R, and it’s everything you expect from Shelby. Starting with an already very capable Raptor R, this bad boy makes 900 horsepower, has good street manners, and has...

The Milwaukee M18 FHIWF1R-122C Get’s Tested: This Is A Railroad Specific Impact Wrench Which You Probably Don’t Know About

We get so used to using the tools we are used to in the garage or shop, but many of us never realize that there are a bunch of specialty tools that we’ve never seen or heard about. I remember...

Vice Grip Garage BARNFIND: This FoxBody Mustang Has Been Parked For 23 YEARS! Will It RUN AND DRIVE Home For Derek?

Am I the only one who thinks it sounds weird to talk about a Fox Body being a barn find? I mean, when I think barn find I think old cars and I just don’t think of a Fox Body as being old yet...

We Drive It: The 2025 Ford Explorer ST RWD – A 400hp Family Hauler That Hits and Misses In Equal Amounts

There’s a few things that hot rodders and gear heads have always known, especially when it comes to car spotting on the highways and byways. For starters, the ability to spot the law in...

Fitzee Has A 1950 Chevy Truck In The Shop And Is Going To Show Us A 3 Window to 5 Window Conversion

We haven’t shared a video from Fitzee in a while, but he’s been working hot and heavy on several projects. But when we saw the video of this newest one, we knew we had to share it. The...

Goodwood Road And Racing Shares What They Believe To Be The Top 10 V8 Engines Of All Time

Do you think that a group like the Brits that make up the Goodwood Road and Racing gang will choose the same V8 engines that we Americans would choose when putting together a Top 10 list? The only...

Stories N Steel – Danny Thompson: Born of Racing Royalty and Carved His Own Path to Conquer the Bonneville Salt Flats

Mickey Thompson was an icon in American racing and hot rodding, so it only figures that his son Danny would follow in his footsteps. I remember the first time I met Danny, at his shop in SoCal, where...

The Dallas Autorama Did Not Disappoint And Here Is Our Last Batch Of Photos To Share With You! Plus A Link To All The Rest!

Here is our final gallery of photos from the Dallas Autorama. If you missed any of the rest of them, don’t worry because we have a link to all of them below! (Words and Photos by Chad...

2025 Super Modified 2WD Truck Pulling! The TNT Kentucky Invitational In Lexington, KY – Friday!

The Kentucky Invitational TNT Finals action starts here with 2wd Super Modifieds! If you have never been to a truck and tractor pull then you really are missing out on something. They are way...

Lone Star Throwdown Truck Show Video: Custom Trucks Cruising At Lone Star Throwdown 2025 – An LST Tradition

We’ve been sharing photos from the Lone Star Throwdown all week long, and now we’re giving you a peak at some of the cool rides as they cruised the show grounds. The Montgomery County...

Show Coverage: Lone Star Throwdown 2025 Photos – Despite The Weather, This Show Rocked And We’ve Got The Photos!

It’s time for another gallery of photos from one of the finest truck shows on the planet! Of course we’re talking about Lone Star Throwdown in Conroe Texas. It was wet, and cold, but that...