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Category Archive: ENGINE, ENGINES, FORD, Project Cars, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos

SLEEPERDUDE TRIED EVERYTHING!! THIS COMPLETELY STUCK ENGINE GAVE THEM FITS! What Finally Worked?

I’ve unstuck a few engines in my day, and have had them that are barely stuck, some that seemed pretty stuck, and a couple that seemed to have zero chance of ever turning over again. Some of...

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...

Tool Review: Weird Or Cool? The Ascend Tools Easy Wheel Ratchet Spins Nuts And Bolts Like A Fishing Reel!

This one is interesting. I can’t tell if it is genius, weird, cool, or what, but it is certainly something I’ve never heard of on a ratchet. Have you? There are certainly interesting and...

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,...

Vice Grip Garage Garbage Camaro Build: Kevin Tetz Is Showing Off All The Work That Has Been Done So Far, More To Come!

In this update you’ll see just how far this former parts car has come, as Derek gets a look at what Kevin has done so far. It’s going to be amazing to see this car whole again, and the...

This Old Hot Rod Traditional Style Drag Car Project Part 3: Check Out This Vintage Dragster Build! About As Old School As It Gets

The Race of Gentleman has spurred a bunch of renewed excitement for traditional hot rod drags both on the dirt and sand, as well as on the dragstrip. They didn’t invent these events, but they have...

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...

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...

Did Finnegan’s OBS Truck Get Finished In Time For SEMA? Will It Run? Will It Drive?

Finnegan’s OBS GMC will undoubtedly be a fun and cool ride, but will it run and drive and be ready to go at the SEMA Show? Or will it be a roller that just looks cool? There are plenty of those...

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....

How To Replace The Door Glass And Manual Regulator On Your Squarebody. The Glass Is NOT All The Same Year To Year!

A squarebody is a squarebody, right? Well, there might be some differences that aren’t the ones you already know. Clearly the 1973-1980 trucks are different in body shape, trim, and grilles up...

Derek Bieri And Vice Grip Garage Are Giving Away This Yenko Tribute Chevy Nova Restomod! 6.0 LS, 4 Speed, And More!

Another bad ass car giveaway! The giveaways just keep getting bigger and better all the time, and with everyone seeming to get into the game, you have chances to win cars and more just by buying a...