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This 280Z Project Is Getting A DCT Swap! Watch Kevin Slide One In Behind An LS For Ultimate Fun And Excitement

Between the DCT craze and the 8-10 speed automatics, it’s no wonder there are so many new options for transmissions. It has never been easier to have the highest levels of performance in your...

15 DAYS ON THE ROAD Shooting With Finnegan and Freiburger Answering All YOUR Questions!

We know everyone gets upset when they talk about Finnegan and Freiburger, since they both were beloved on Roadkill and all the other fun Motortrend shows, but in this video you’ll be able to...

Power Station Testing And Reviews: Who Makes The Best Power Station For Your House, Shop, Or Drag And Drive Setup?

I’ve been using Power Stations for several years now, as we use them on our livestreams to power downtrack cameras and wireless equipment. I own Jackery, Predator, and Anker models and have...

This Kit Includes EVERYTHING You Need To Start Bead Rolling At Home! Start Your Bead Rolling Journey Right Here!

I’m not a bead roller, but I sure would like to be! This is the kind of kit you can get that will give you everything you need to be ready to start creating things for your own projects. I find...

Stanceworks Real Ferrari F40 Project Part 10: Does an 800HP V12 Fit in an F40? Let’s find out.

The F40 is getting an engine! But remember, this is just the process for figuring out if the engine will even fit. This car originally came with a V8, and that means there are several cylinders worth...

Breaking the Cordless Impact World Record! NOTHING Else Can Touch This Beast. Hot Rodded, Gas Powered, Cordless Tool Greatness.

It turns out that there are some weirdos out there that not only hot rod cars and trucks, but also their cordless tools. I had no idea about this until I started following the Torque Test Channel on...

Watch This 28.4-litre MONSTER On The Track At Goodwood! This Is The Beast of Turin And It Is Something Truly Special!

The Beast of Turin needs no introduction, but if you aren’t familiar then you are going to want to watch a few other cool videos we have linked below. We have run most of the videos out there...

Tool Tech: Have You Ever Seen A Screwdriver This Good? Testing And Reviewing Precision And Electric Screwdrivers

Let’s face it, there are plenty of times that the tools we are using on our hot rods and race cars are about as rudamentary as can be. Hammers, pry bars, even screw drivers sometimes. But then...

What If You Could Buy A $25K EV Truck or SUV That You Can Repair Yourself? Does That Change The Game? Meet The Slate Truck

One of the many complaints that automotive enthusiasts have about electric vehicles is that they can’t work on them themselves because they are dangerous and require special tools. And while...

Ed Iskenderian, The CamFather And Hot Rodding’s Oldest Living Legend, Has Died At The Age Of 104. Thanks For All The Speed Ed!

Ed Iskenderian, at 104 years old, was the oldest living hot rodder on earth! And as my friend David Freiburger wrote on Facebook, “If you define ‘hot rodding pioneer’ as...

Freiburger and Finnegan Q&A: While They Cross-Country The Limo Truck, Finnegan Interviews Freiburger And Here’s All The Answers!!

Everyone loves a good Q&A session with their favorite car guys, and this one here is coming to you from Finnegan and Freiburger, who are road tripping the limo crew cab truck across the country...

Electrical Tech: WIRE CRIMPING 101 – How to Crimp Open Barrel Terminals Like a PRO! (Wire Selection Included)

There is a lot of wiring going on in your average newer built hot rod, what with EFI and electric everything and all that. But even if you have an older, or more traditional, ride there are still...

Nicole Baird’s Blue Ribbon 1932 Ford Roadster built by Squeeg’s Kustoms Win’s America’s Most Beautiful Roadster At GNRS 2026!

This year’s cars that were competing for America’s Most Beautiful Roadster were as diverse as I’ve ever seen, and while I thought all of them were beautifully done cars, there were...

Grand National Roadster Show 2026 Photos Continue: More Hot Rods, Customs, Lowriders, Muscle Cars, Street Rods, Trucks, and More!

We’ve got another gallery of fun photos! Check them out below. (Photos by Chad Reynolds) Our newest gallery of photos from the 2026 edition of the Grand National Roadster Show features awesome...