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OPTIMA Goes to Laguna Seca – The Ultimate Street Car Series Hits One Of The Ultimate Race Tracks
(Words by Jim McIlvaine, Photos by Kaleb Kelley) Crack open an incognito window and Google “best race tracks in the world” and Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca will probably make most of the...
Can You Build A 427 LS Out Of A 5.3? Powell Machine Shows Us How. The Cali 5.3 427 Build: Part 1
We’ve talked about Powell Machine’s videos here on BANGshift before, and I find them to be really informative and easy to follow. Now I’m a nut for engines, both naturally aspirated and power...
LET’S TALK TECH, WITH RICHARD HOLDENER: ICE WATER INTERCOOLERS, DO THEY WORK? HOW WELL? AIR INLET TEMPS MATTER!
Richard Holdener does several live tech talks every week, and the subjects range from the simple to the complex, but usually revolve around some testing videos that have recently come out or will...
Is This 280zx Beyond Saving? When Is A Car Worth Saving? Kevin Tetz Walks Us Around A Potential Project To Figure Out If It Is Worthy
I’ve bought two cars in my life that made me wonder if I should have. The first turned out epic, and as soon as I started mocking it up during the build, any doubts left my mind. It would turn...
Featured Products: Budget Beasts! YOST Sealed Back HD Mechanics Vises From Eastwood. A Stout New Vise Line At A Great Price
When I was growing up my grandpa had some really cool tools. Not because they were fancy necessarily, but because they were insanely beefy and built to last. I can’t even imagine the number of...
You’re Using a Torque Wrench Wrong! Or Are You Using A Torque Wrench Right? MythBusting: The 10 Do’s & Dont’s Of Torque Wrenching
I’m writing this BEFORE watching the video, because I don’t want to be prejudiced by what the Torque Test Channel is trying to teach us all about using a torque wrench properly. And...
Featured Product: New S550/S650 Mustang Coilover And Air Suspensions Now Available From Ridetech
Ridetech is pleased to announce the release of their S550/S650 (2015-current) Mustang air and coilover suspension systems. When it comes to negotiating corners with scalpel precision, these Mustang...
Barn Find 1968 Dodge Charger In A 5 Way Dirt Track Race! Finnegan And The Gang Punish The Death Metal Charger!
I know that people are always claiming things are the best, most fun, or most exciting whenever they post a YouTube video, but when Finnegan says this is the most fun he’s had in a car in a...
Wiring Problem Solver: Simplify Your Sniper 2 Install & Clean Up The Engine Bay With a Sniper EFI Power Distribution Module
When you ask folks what they are most hesitant about when it comes to an EFI installation, they usually say something about wiring and about tuning. Now that self tuning EFI systems are the norm,...
Steel Commander Superbike Race 1 at Road Atlanta 2024 – FULL RACE Video Showing Just How Nuts These Guys Really Are!
Road Atlanta is one of those road courses that people either seem to love or hate. Some drivers find it to be fast, fun, and exciting, with some interesting spots that test your nerve or skill, and...
ROLLER ROCKERS-DO THEY REALLY WORK? HOW TO: 350 SBC POWER MODS-TIMING, JETTING, SPACERS & ROCKERS. Which One Makes The Most Power?
Do roller rockers actually add horsepower? Or is there some other good reason to have them? If they free up horsepower robbing friction, is it worth the same or more power than tuning the engine with...
The Revival Of Dylan McCool’s 1969 Charger Continues! EFI, Radiator, Battery Upgrade and More!
It’s time for another installment in the saga that is Dylan McCool’s 1969 Dodge Charger. This thing is a basket case, but he’s plugging away at making it into something he can...
Newbern Is Taking His First Car On Power Tour, But Not Before Some Suspension Upgrades And A New Pair Of Shoes
In case you missed it, David Newbern got his first car back last year. He originally bought this 1964 Impala when he was 13. It still has the original 283 and Powerglide, and it’s still...
Holley Introduces Bluetooth Capability for Sniper 2 EFI Platform: Gauges And Data On Your Favorite IOS Or Android Device! No Dash Needed!
At the 2023 SEMA Show, Holley announced that Bluetooth was coming to Holley’s Sniper 2, and everyone was excited. I’ve been lucky enough to see it in action during testing and can tell...