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Cheap POWER Engine Shootout! SBC vs LS1 WHO WINS?! It’s NOT WHAT YOU THINK! Or Is It?

With the ever growing popularity of the LS/LT engine platform, it’s no wonder this modern GM small-block seems to be everywhere. And if you are building an engine, or a new project, and you...

This New Parachute Cover From Tim McAmis Helps You Bid Farewell To Soggy, Moldy, Parachutes, and Crappy Trash Bags.

Tim McAmis and his crew have designed a parachute cover and accessories that will keep your chute clean and dry from rain at the track or hauling your ride on an open trailer. Both are good, but the...

Here’s Our Last Blast Of Photos From Maple Grove’s Dutch Classic: Wheels Up Action From The Last National Open Of The Season

Check out the eleventh and twelfth gallery of Dutch Classic drag racing photos right here and if you missed the rest you can use the link below to see them as well. And as always, if you click on a...

The 2024 Hot Rod Hoarder SWAP MEET Was The Best One Yet, And We’ve Got The Video!

We’re huge fans of Tommy Lee Byrd, the Hot Rod Hoarder, around here as he started contributing to BANGshift WAY back in the day and it was much appreciated. Since then he has continued to grow...

Racing for $20,000 on a SKETCHY Runway in New York Looks Fun And Terrifying All At The Same Time

A few of the coolest drag strips I’ve ever visited also happen to be pretty sketchy. That doesn’t mean I want to make a pass down them, but it also doesn’t mean I won’t. What...

Sheet Metal Tech: How to Build a Bomber Seat with Jamey Jordan At The Handmade Seat Co.

Bomber seats are super cool in the right project, but they can also be super pricey. Sure you can get some cheaper options with similar looks, but if you want something nice you better be prepared to...

Crashed LS Turbo Drag And Drive Car Gets Rebuilt: The Maliboom Gets A Sexy New Rearend AND Comes Home From The Chassis Shop!

Here’s another Maliboom project update and boy is this car coming right along. In the two videos below you are going to see a sexy new rearend housing come together, along with the last of the...

What Does $1,000 Buy You On AliExpress When Tool Shopping? Is This Big Boy Worth The Money?

We’re back with another Torque Test Channel video, but this time he’s gone a bit outside the norm. We’ve seen testing of tools from all the name brands, plus many generics from...

Michigan Street Racer, Hot Rod Fastest Street Car Pioneer, And Pro Street Royalty, Rick Dyer Passed Away Today.

There are going to be a lot of writeups and videos about Rick Dyer in the coming days, which is befitting of a man who lived life like the character that he was. Dyer was the life of the party, as...

Maple Grove’s Dutch Classic Provided Plenty Of Wheels Up Action From The Last National Open Of The Season.

Check out the seventh gallery of Dutch Classic drag racing photos right here and if you missed the rest you can use the link below to see them as well. And as always, if you click on a photo it will...

How To Mount And Balance Your Own Tires At Home! Part 2: Manual Tire Changer And Balancer How-To Right Here!

Here’s Part 2 of the changing tires at home series and you are going to want to watch the videos below. If you missed Part 1, we have a link below so you can see more about this manual machine,...

Is A Solar Generator Right For You? Should You Have Bought A Solar Generator Years Ago?

Have you seen these Solar Generators lately and wondered if they were worth having? They are a battery pack, available in multiple sizes, with an inverter built into them so that you can run both 12v...

Camaro, Chevelle, And El Camino Enthusiasts Rejoice! Classic Muscle Parts Has Holiday Deals And Free Shipping Specials!

I love the holiday season, because no matter what week it is there are specials and sales going on that entice me to stock up for the build season. Our friends at Classic Muscle Parts are growing...

TURBO LS PORTED HEAD TEST. HOW MUCH ARE PORTED HEADS WORTH ON AN LS3, 408 STROKER OR TURBO 4.8L?

Richard’s latest series is all about what a particular bolt on can be worth on your LS engine build. It started off with a video on oversize throttle bodies, then went to intake manifolds, and...