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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LS THROTTLE BODY UPGRADE-WHAT’S IT WORTH? HOW MUCH POWER IS A THROTTLE BODY UPGRADE WORTH ON AN LS?

We always used to laugh at the dyno shop and say that we wanted to take all the “As seen on TV” type of performance parts and install them all to see if they actually made any power...

Unreal Adventure Part 2: Heading For New Mexico, Through Arizona, And Hoping These Off Road Machines Will Make It!

The Unreal Adventure is the new name for the old trip that used to be called Ultimate Adventure. For decades, Ultimate Adventure has been a killer event that some incredibly lucky off-roaders got to...

The TRUTH About Valvoline’s BOLD Engine Cleaning Claims: Is Restore And Protect Real, Clickbait, or Lies?

I used to know a few “oil guys”, and some of them were actual specialists who blended oil and other lubricants for oil companies you would know. Then I met Lake Speed. Once I met Lake, I...

Stadium Super Trucks Invade Adelaide! Sideways, Three Wheels, Two Wheels, And Jumps Galore!

Stadium Super Trucks are always fun to watch and nothing says America more than seeing them hauling ass around a course normally reserved for the wine and cheese crowd. These trucks make 650 ish...

Plasma Table Hack! Cut And Notch Round Tubing With Some Simple Brackets And Skateboard Wheels!

Laser and cnc plasma tube notchers are all the rage in manufacturing nowadays because they can significantly shorten the manufacturing process for metal components, and at the same time increase...

Fabrication How-To: #5 – This $50 Tool Will Change Your Fabrication Game! Low Buck But Super Effective.

Sometimes the best tips someone can give you about a technical subject is what tools to buy and not to buy. Or which tools to spend real money on, and which ones don’t need to be fancy. Well...

How Much Does It Really Cost To Paint Your Car Yourself? Eastwood Breaks It Down For You Right Here!

We’ve shared lots of how to paint your car videos, and in fact just shared one where a guy painted a whole car with Rustoleum Turbo cans. But this video here is actually focused on how much it...

How To Install A Roll Pan On A GM OBS Truck – Bodywork How To With Kevin Tetz

A roll pan is one of the most iconic body mods you can do on an OBS Chevy of GM truck. It is typically easier than welding up door handles, or doing other body mods, and it makes a huge impact on the...

Putting DeWalt’s Highest Torque Ever DCF964 Impact To The Test, Plus Tabless USA Made Batteries!

It’s time for another ultra high power impact wrench test, and this DeWalt promises to be a powerhouse! If you follow any cordless tool testing, then you know that our pal at the Torque Test...

Smart Runner Build: Ian Johnson Builds An Off Road Smart Car. Yep, We’re Serious…

Ian Johnson has built some pretty cool stuff, and owns some serious off-road machines, so it is a little weird to hear that he owns a Smart Car and digs it. I’m not bagging on a Smart Car, as...

They’re Not Dead Yet! ROADKILL TV: The Story According to Freiburger

With word getting out the MotorTrend had decided to cancel further production of their tv shows, including Road Kill, Faster With Newbern and Cotten, Roadworthy Rescue, Hot Rod Garage, and more,...

DZ302 CHEVY-HOW TO ADD 200 HP TO YOUR SBC WITHOUT BOOST OR NITROUS! HEADS, CAM, INTAKE & OILING!

Can you really add 200 horsepower to a naturally aspirated small block with heads, cam, and intake? When it’s only 302 cubic inches? This sounds too good to be true, but Richard is testing one...

Willomet Motor & Fab Shopcast: Check Out This Secret SEMA Project They Were Working On For Seymour Paint’s 75th Anniversary

You’ve seen some of the videos we’ve featured from Willomet Motor and Fab in the past, with various project vehicles they have been working on, and we do have a cool video on their insane...

Brian Tooley Racing Is Hiring! Are You An Engine Builder Looking For A Change? Apply Here!

We know a bunch of the folks over at Brian Tooley Racing and can tell you that they are a smart, fun, and passionate bunch of people who love what they do. I’m sure there are days that are...