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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What In The…Anybody Need A 454-Powered, Super-Lifted Pontiac Montana?

WHOA. Ok, it’s been a weird week for online finds here at BangShift, we can’t even lie. First, Chad finds that sweet, lifted Ford van. Then I come across that lifted, ready-for-anything...

This 1958 Dodge Power Wagon Is Awesome In Orange – A Perfectly Worn In Rig

From 1957-1960 Dodge trucks were part of the Power Giant styling era. This “big” look was cool for the whole line but looked its absolute best on the beefy Power Wagons that we love so...

4×4 Van Conversion That Is Baja, Forest, And Muddy Road Ready.

I know it’s another van, but damn it’s cool! This Ford E150 is 4 wheel drive, lifted, and has room to sleep. Plus it can haul your dirt bike, scooter, mountain bikes, or whatever inside....

It’s The Van Man! Why Can’t I Resist These Vans? Custom Vans Rule That’s Why!!!

I know, it’s a sickness. I really wish I only like red Camaros or something. Instead, I like Camaros, almost any GM Muscle Car really, and Duallys, and RVs, and Vans, and Station Wagons, and...

Killer Video: This Look At The Terrible Herbst Landshark Truggy Is Just Fantastic

If you don’t follow the world of off-road racing you may not be as familiar with the famed Terrible Herbst Truggy. This thing was a completely bombshell when it debuted and it continues to be a...

Diesel Burnouts For Days! Check Out The Footage From Tulsa Raceway Park!

Sometimes, you just have to let off a little steam…or smoke. Whatever. We’re fans of anything that will haze the tires off at will, but there is something a bit special about diesels that...

Workhorses Proving Their Capabilities: Watch These Semi-Tractors Drag The Sled!

Every day, on the highways and Interstates of America, millions of semi-trucks drag around all sorts of freight. From a flatbed of lumber to food to electronics, semi tractors run all over the...

More Awesome Pulling Action Photos From The VDB Staalbouw Megapull – Huge European Horsepower On Display!

(Words and photos by Dennis Vos) – Saturday was a great day for some pulling action, so I packed my bag and went to Stroe, As i was on time i was taking my stroll through the Paddock I saw a...

Pulling Action Photos: VDB Staalbouw Megapull Madness From Europe – Big Rigs Getting Down!

(Words and photos by Dennis Vos) – The 2016 season kicked of at VDB Staalbouw Megapull in Stroe. Friday night was a light two wheel drive and Truck night and Saturday was filled to the brink...

Unimog Greatness: One Of The World’s Finest Off Road Machines

I love the Unimog. Mercedes built, totally bitchin, and as much truck as tractor. Bulletproof must be what Unimog means in German, because that’s what they are, and they take a big tire without...

Proof That The Gulf Livery Is Cool On EVERYTHING – This 1978 E-Series Van Is Awesome!

There are certain things that ring iconic no matter what form we see them in. The Coke bottle, the American flag, and in the world of racing, the “Gulf livery”. That pale blue base paint...

HE DID IT! Jack Donohue’s 101 Mile Per Hour 1952 8Ncredible Tractor Is The Best LSR Vehicle Ever

(Photos by David Whealon/ DWPhotos.net) – UPDATED 5/20/16 — During the ECTA Ohio Mile meet last weekend, Jack Donohue made history and achieved his goal of reaching 100 mph with a...

Watch As Scott Green And The “Sail” Mega Truck Proceed To Violate FAA Rules!

Two things immediately come to mind seeing Scott Green and his mega truck, “Sail”, that far in the air: One, that this will be a high point in his driving gig for years to come, and two,...

Semi Tractors, Dump Trucks, And School Buses: Running Every Possible Diesel-Powered Rig At Truck Mania!

Now this is a day at the drags for diesels we could really get behind. No offense meant to the 3/4 and one-ton pickup crowd, but when we see a GMC Astro 95 boiling it’s hides off like a blown...