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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...
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,...
Will Derek Even Fit In This FREE, Forgotten, Honda CRX That Has Been Parked For 16 Years! Will It RUN AND DRIVE 700 Miles?
I only own two vehicles that are not Chevrolets. One is a 1985 Mitsubishi Mighty Max that I bought to build into the mini truck I wish I could have built in the 1990’s, and the other is a 1994...
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...
Looking For A Custom Interior For Your Hot Rod? What If We Told You Etsy Was A Reasonable Option For DIY Builds?
(Words by Charles Wickam) If you’ve done any internet shopping looking for something inexpensive, and searched sites like Temu, Aliexpress, and Etsy, you probably question the quality of the...
Does This $19 Ratchet Prove That Premium Ratchets are a Waste of Money?! Let’s See.
We’ve talked about it a bunch here on BANGshift.com, and by it I mean cheap tools. I don’t have a big budget so I’m a bang for your buck kind of guy, like most of you out there....
Stanceworks Is Building A Real Ferrari F40 Like Only They Can: This Might Be The Most Mental Project You’ve Ever Seen Them Do.
I have worked on a Ferrari F40 pretty extensively. I know that sounds weird coming from me, but the truth is that I’ve done some stuff to a Ferrari F40, and the Ferrari F40 engine, that most...
Budget 5.3 Rebuild: Prepping For Twin Turbos For A Long Travel 1960 Chevrolet C10 Prerunner Build!
Ian Johnson has all the fun projects! This latest one is no different. He’s building a bitchin 1960 Chevy C10 pickup into an ultra capable long travel prerunner, and besides getting a late...
Tune Up Your Tuning Skills: You’ll Be Amazed At How Much You Can Learn From A Real Class!
(Words by Jefferson Bryant) Late model engines, particularly GM LS and LT series, require complex tuning to get the most out of them. Even with an aftermarket ECM that has a setup wizard and...
DIY Paint And Body At Home: Restoring A 1964 Pontiac LeMans With No Fancy Equipment, Or Crew Of Elves.
We often share rattle can paint jobs, ultra cheap paint jobs, and more here because I’m obsessed with painting my own car at some point. Otherwise I’ll never be able to afford it, so...
How Do Engine Oil Experts Choose Which Oil To Buy? Hint, It’s Not By Brand Name!
When I was a kid we always used Quaker State oil because my dad had a deal with them as a result of some partial sponsorship. And it was good oil, because we never had a single engine failure that...
Ford 302 Tear Down And Inspection With Vice Grip Garage. Can It Be Rebuilt At Home? Check Out Derek’s Big Surprise!
The first few engines I ever built were Chevrolet 350 small blocks, and I never measured anything except ring gap. They were engines that had been running, had no bearing wear, and I dingle ball...
Here’s How To Make A 2 into 1 Merge Collector The Right Way! Burn’s Stainless Shares The Technique, Tips, And Tricks
Merge collectors are not impossible to build at home, especially with today’s fabrications tools, and easily purchased partially finished kits. But what if you wanted to build your own merge...