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New Project Truck: Here’s The Metal Massacre Fab Shop’s Next Project Truck, The Blue Goose! Is Matt Getting In Over His Head On This One?
(Words by Charles Wickam) Matt over at Metal Massacre Fab Shop, in Southern Indiana, may have bonked his head jumping into the deep end with this one. He and his wife decided to rescue a long...
SEMA New Product: Modernize Your Small Block Chevy Engine With Holley’s SBC Hi-Ram EFI Intakes
If you have been drooling over Holley’s Hi-Ram intake manifolds for the past few years, wishing that they had one for your traditional small block Chevrolet, they do! Here’s the new...
400 FORD VS 400 CHEVY-THE OTHER GUYS STROKER BATTLE. HOW TO: 600+ HP 400-INCH SMALL BLOCKS!
It’s the classic Ford vs Chevrolet battle, but this time it is with 400 cubic inch stroker small blocks! If you’ve wondered what a bigger cubic inch small block battle would look like,...
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...
Ford VS Chevy EV Truck Battle! Chevy Had Two Years to Best Ford’s Lightning With The New Silverado EV. Did They Do It?
I know a ton of you out there hate the thought of an EV pickup truck, but the reality is that the vast majority of people who own trucks don’t actually use them as trucks in the traditional...
The 2024 SEMA Show Is In The Books, And Here Are More Of Our Photos From Las Vegas. So Many Cars, Trucks, And Parts!
Well folks, it was a heck of a SEMA Show in Las Vegas, and although I’m back in Texas for Texas Radial Roundup, I’ve still got tons of photos to share. I mean tons. I’ve got enough...
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...
Who Makes The Highest Power Impact Tested on YouTube? Harbor Freight? Amazon? Or Ingersoll-Rand? Let’s See!
When it comes to big power impact guns there is nothing bigger and badder than a 1″ impact. These impact wrenches make massive torque for taking off big nuts and bolts on heavy equipment,...
SEMA SHOW LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER LIVE STREAM EXPERIENCE AND YOU CAN WATCH IT RIGHT HERE ON BANGSHIFT.COM!
SEMA Live is here to give enthusiasts and industry fans from around the world their first live look at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, without actually being there! This industry only show is always...
Work Continues To Get A Custom Bed On The Two Front Jeep Project – Famous Jeep Revival For The Unreal Adventure, Part 2
Dave Chappelle is back at it and thrashing to get this whole Jeep rebuilt, converted, and maintained so that he can get it to the 2024 Unreal Adventure. By the way, the event is more than a days...
More SEMA Show 2024 Photo Coverage: Cars, Trucks, Customs, Hot Rods, Parts, And More From The SEMA Show In Las Vegas!
We’re at the 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas checking out all of the greatness of the automotive aftermarket and one of the largest gatherings of automotive aftermarket professionals and...
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...
