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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New Project Truck: Here’s The Metal Massacre Fab Shop’s Next Project Truck, The Blue Goose! Is Matt Getting In Over His Head On This One?

(Words by Charles Wickam) Matt over at Metal Massacre Fab Shop, in Southern Indiana, may have bonked his head jumping into the deep end with this one. He and his wife decided to rescue a long...

SEMA New Product: Modernize Your Small Block Chevy Engine With Holley’s SBC Hi-Ram EFI Intakes

If you have been drooling over Holley’s Hi-Ram intake manifolds for the past few years, wishing that they had one for your traditional small block Chevrolet, they do! Here’s the new...

2024 SEMA Show Coverage: Hot Or Not, Tell Us Which Of Our SEMA Show Photos From Vegas Is Your Favorite!

Well folks, it was a heck of a SEMA Show in Las Vegas, and although I’m back in Texas recovering from Texas Radial Roundup, I’ve still got tons of photos to share. I mean tons. I’ve...

Car Show Photos From The AACA Fall Regional Meet at Hershey! Classics, Muscle Cars, Trucks, Hot Rods, And So Much More!

(Words and Photos by Joe Grippo) The AACA Eastern Region Fall Meet held each year since the 1950’s in Hershey, Pennsylvania is a weeklong celebration of the automobile from the beginning until 25...

400 FORD VS 400 CHEVY-THE OTHER GUYS STROKER BATTLE. HOW TO: 600+ HP 400-INCH SMALL BLOCKS!

It’s the classic Ford vs Chevrolet battle, but this time it is with 400 cubic inch stroker small blocks! If you’ve wondered what a bigger cubic inch small block battle would look like,...

Metal Fabrication How-To: Build Your Own Lower Control Arms From Scratch At Home!

You can do it! I know that building your own control arms might be an even more daunting task than the average chassiswork, and that already intimidates a lot of folks, but if you do think right you...

Ford VS Chevy EV Truck Battle! Chevy Had Two Years to Best Ford’s Lightning With The New Silverado EV. Did They Do It?

I know a ton of you out there hate the thought of an EV pickup truck, but the reality is that the vast majority of people who own trucks don’t actually use them as trucks in the traditional...

Fabrication How-To: #1 – Flaring Intricate Holes In Tubing For Both Function And Sexiness!

If you’ve ever looked at holes in a tube on a chassis where wiring or cables run out of the hole, you’ve probably seen one of two things. Either the hole was just drilled and cleaned up,...

2024 SEMA Show Coverage: If You Missed The SEMA Show This Year, Don’t Worry Because I Shot A Jillion Photos To Share

Well folks, it was a heck of a SEMA Show in Las Vegas, and although I’m back in Texas recovering from Texas Radial Roundup, I’ve still got tons of photos to share. I mean tons. I’ve...

The 2024 SEMA Show Is In The Books, And Here Are More Of Our Photos From Las Vegas. So Many Cars, Trucks, And Parts!

Well folks, it was a heck of a SEMA Show in Las Vegas, and although I’m back in Texas for Texas Radial Roundup, I’ve still got tons of photos to share. I mean tons. I’ve got enough...

From TAR PITS to SYNTHETICS: The Fascinating History of Motor Oil With The Motor Oil Geek, Lake Speed Jr.

Do you know how motor oil came to be? I mean, I can make an educated guess, but I certainly don’t know what the historical timeline is for the development of motor oil. I know I will after...

Unleash Big Stopping Power For Your Truck And SUV: Baer’s Claw & Big Claw Brakes Will Make It Happen

There’s a reason that modern cars have bigger brake rotors than cars did 20 years ago. The bigger the diameter the more leverage they have on the wheel. And with high performance modern...

Who Makes The Highest Power Impact Tested on YouTube? Harbor Freight? Amazon? Or Ingersoll-Rand? Let’s See!

When it comes to big power impact guns there is nothing bigger and badder than a 1″ impact. These impact wrenches make massive torque for taking off big nuts and bolts on heavy equipment,...

SEMA SHOW LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER LIVE STREAM EXPERIENCE AND YOU CAN WATCH IT RIGHT HERE ON BANGSHIFT.COM!

SEMA Live is here to give enthusiasts and industry fans from around the world their first live look at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, without actually being there! This industry only show is always...