New Parts: Weiand Introduces Fabricated Oil Pan Kits For Popular Engine Families
Feb 09, 2016Brian Lohnes1
The oil pan bolted to the bottom of your engine is about the most important part of your entire engine program. Think about it. If you get the wrong pan your motor will not fit, you may starve the...
Project Cellar Dweller Update: We Finish Teardown, Decide On Power, Lay Down Paint, and Pick Parts
Feb 09, 2016Brian Lohnes8
We’re back with an update on the father/son BangShift go kart build that we’re calling Project Cellar Dweller. To catch you back up to speed in case you missed the introduction to this...
2016 Grand National Roadster Show Coverage: Our Second To Last Gallery Of Photos
Feb 09, 2016Brian LohnesComments Off on 2016 Grand National Roadster Show Coverage: Our Second To Last Gallery Of Photos
We’re almost there! Almost ready to close the book on the 2016 Grand National Roadster Show but we’re not quite there and that is a good thing because it means we have more cool cars to...
NHRA Winternationals History: Watch Jimmy Nix Suffer A Brutal Blow Over And Fire In 1992
Feb 09, 2016Brian Lohnes1
We’re going to bring you memorable NHRA Winternationals moments all week long and while they are not all wrecks, some of them have to be because they are just so spectacular to watch. One of...
NHRA Winternationals History: 30 Years Ago A New Christmas Tree Greeted Racers At Pomona
Feb 09, 2016Brian Lohnes1
(Lead photo: Bob Boudreau) – While the 2016 NHRA Winternationals are ushering in a host of changes to the way the sport is presented in the media and on some level how things operate, one...
eBay Find: This M816 6×6 Recovery Vehicle Can Lift, Pull, Or Drag Tens Of Tons In Every Direction
Feb 09, 2016Brian Lohnes1
Maybe it was the sheer size of the truck. Maybe it is the fact that it can pull 45,000lbs with the rear winch, 20,000lbs with the front winch, and it can lift 20,000lbs with its rotating boom that...
Sports Business Journal Reporting Mike Dunn As New IHRA President – We Nailed It – More News Here
Feb 08, 2016Brian Lohnes30
(Photo credit: ESPN) – The Sports Business Journal and other publications are reporting that Mike Dunn is in fact going to be the new president of the International Hot Rod Association. We...
Ultra4 Nitto King Of The Hammers 2016 High Flying Photos Are Right Here!
Feb 08, 2016Chad Reynolds1
The Nitto Tires King of the Hammers 2016 did not disappoint, it was an awesome event with tons of action and we shot an insane number of photos to share with you guys. In fact, we’ll have...
Ride In, On, and Around The Enviate Pikes Peak Unlimited Racer – Turbo LS Open Wheel Monster
Feb 08, 2016Brian Lohnes9
The unlimited class at the Pikes Peak hillclimb has birthed some truly evil machines over the years, each with their own proclivities and personality. While we’re not sure what to make of the...
If The Long F-350 Is Not Your Speed How About A Massive F-150 With A Secret? (Video)
Feb 08, 2016Brian Lohnes2
This is a massive F-150 with a secret. We’ll get to that one in a second but it is a rare day indeed when we get to showcase two massive Fords for your potentially purchasing enjoyment, right?...
Chris Alston’s Chassisworks Torque Arm Suspension Systems For Your Muscle Car
Feb 08, 2016Chad Reynolds1
If you aren’t familiar with Torque Arm rear suspension systems, then you should pay extra attention and read the information in this blog item. They are not only found on OEM applications, but...
Horror Show Video: A Couple Walked Away From The Worst Jetsprint Boat Crash We Have Ever Seen
Feb 08, 2016Brian Lohnes13
Jetsprint boat racing is among the more terrifying things to watch when things are going well but when they go wrong, baby do they go WRONG. In this case it was a couple racing at the Jetsprint...
This Turbocharged Slant Six 1975 Duster Is The Stuff BangShifty Dreams Are Made Of
Feb 08, 2016Brian Lohnes8
When I clicked the link that Dave Sanborn sent along featuring this turbocharged slant six 1975 Duster I made noises. I don’t normally do that but in this case I did. The car is immaculate, the...
Anyone Want A 1992 F-350 With The Turning Radius Of The USS Nimitz? Here’s Your Truck!
Feb 08, 2016Brian Lohnes4
There are big trucks and then there are BIG TRUCKS and this one qualifies in the second category. Starting life as a 1992 Ford F-350 someone added about three and a half miles to the chassis and...












