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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The Right Combo: Watch This Supercharged Rolls Royce Meteor Powered Tractor Make A Full Pull

Once again we’re leering at a European pulling tractor with a freaking awesome engine combo and admiring the noise and the fury that it creates. In this case the tractor we are talking about is...

The Roar Of Power: This 1970s Allis-Chalmers Dealer Film Is All In On Killer Tractor Pulling Footage

This is some gold right here. Between the cool tractors, the basic and awesome old sleds, and the footage of them both working together, this is about 10-minutes of gearhead heaven. The name of this...

Simpson And Racequip Headline Safety Deals During Holley’s Supercharged Summer Clearance Sale! Buy Stuff, Save Money!

Holley is adding to their latest sale, and with this one celebrating summer, what better way to do that than with deals on Holley’s safety brands? That’s right, save big on Racequip and...

Puddin’s 1961 Mercedes 4X4 Build Makes This K5 Blazer FRAME SWAP Seem Like A Great Idea! Perfect Fit!??

Trars are cool. We’ve featured several of them over the years here at BANGshift and I don’t know anyone who doesn’t dig them. I mean, not everyone wants one, but everyone looks at...

Wild Mud Video: A Wheelstand and Driving Job For the Gumbo Slinging Ages

To prove that we’re not going soft on you with stories about salmon and stuff, we direct your attention to this video from the world of mud bog racing. This is awesome video of a pretty...

Torque Wrench Myths Tested! Here Are The Top 10 View Suggestions Tested Right Here So You Might Learn Something

There are lots of folks who use tools the wrong way. In fact, we all do it. It might be something minor, or it might be something major, but when it comes to a torque wrench you certainly want to be...

The Goodwood Festival Of Speed Is LIVE Right Here! All The Action From One Of The Most Famous Car Events On The Planet

If you haven’t seen anything from the Goodwood Festival of Speed over the years, you must live under a rock. This is an automotive event of epic proportions, held on an insanely beautiful...

So Much DESTRUCTION! 1320 Video Visits Alaska For The 2024 4th of July 300ft Cliff CAR LAUNCH

They were back for 2024, and the gang from 1320Video got all the action once again from what may be the most epic 4th of July celebration in the country. It’s Alaska’s Glacier View 4th of...

Speed Thrash: Watch This Diesel Mechanic Rebuild An N14 Cummins Engine In Three Minutes!

We have all the respect in the world for those of you out there that make your living as professional mechanics. It is a hard job, an often thankless job, and one that far too few people understand...

The Heavy Iron: This Video Showing Tons Of Awesome Heavyweight Tractors Plowing Fields Is Tractor Greatness!

If you have ever wondered why people collect tractors, especially farmers, let this video answer the question. You are going to see one of the most awesome collections of muscle tractor, giant...

Tony Angelo Is Doing A DIRT CHEAP Turbo 6 Cylinder Build! With Boost On The Slant Six, They Cut The 0-60 Time IN HALF!

I’m a fan of junk builds, as well as projects that have no good reason to do other than to put smiles on the faces of those doing them. I mean that’s what hot rodding is all about, right?...

CASEY CURRIE IS RIPPING THE SAND DUNES OF COOS BAY, OR AND SAYS IT’S LIKE GLAMIS BUT WITH PINE TREES & LAKES!

The Imperial Sand Dunes, aka Glamis, are the largest off highway vehicle recreation area of sand dunes in the entire United States. It’s huge, features the tallest dunes in the country, and is...

Soaked History: This Footage From The 1965 Swamp Buggy Races In Naples Is Totally Wild

This is the most awesome old swamp buggy racing footage we have ever see. Taken at the OG “Mile O’ Mud” in Naples, Florida you are going to see the ancestors of today’s...

Featured Product: KBS Coatings Top Coater Is A Beautiful, Durable, And UV Stable Paint That Will Work On So Many Projects!

We’re big fans of KBS products around here, but if you haven’t seen their products here on BANGshift or haven’t caught up with them at the PRI or SEMA shows, then you need to check them out....