Will The BARN FIND 1979 Camaro Survive A 1500 Mile Road Trip?
Jun 20, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Will The BARN FIND 1979 Camaro Survive A 1500 Mile Road Trip?
This barn-find Camaro is a pretty special project because of the history it has for Mr. Larry, the previous owner, and the fact that he had wanted to ride in this car when it was done. He got to do...
Here’s What A Typical Day On The Dyno Is Like At Harrell Engine And Dyno!
Jun 20, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Here’s What A Typical Day On The Dyno Is Like At Harrell Engine And Dyno!
I think everyone that has built a performance engine should run it on an engine dyno or in the car on a chassis dyno. They are truth tellers, help with tuning, and are fun! I know I’m...
PONTIAC MUSCLE – Drag Cars, Factory Lightweight and More From Pontiacs At Pigeon Forge
Jun 20, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on PONTIAC MUSCLE – Drag Cars, Factory Lightweight and More From Pontiacs At Pigeon Forge
Tommy Lee, the Hot Rod Hoarder, is back at it with another awesome show to shoot video at. This one is all about historic Pontiacs in the beautiful setting of Pigeon Forge Tennessee. There were 455...
DD Speed Shop Dan CRUISING PROJECT X At Hot Rod Power Tour!
Jun 20, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on DD Speed Shop Dan CRUISING PROJECT X At Hot Rod Power Tour!
Dan and the crew have been enjoying Power Tour in the Nomad after helping Newbern and Brandon get the ’57 project together and on the road. They have been having a good time, but on this...
Absolute Ripper: This 8-Second Stick Shift Mustang Is Built On A Budget And Driven By A Boss
Jun 20, 2023Brian LohnesComments Off on Absolute Ripper: This 8-Second Stick Shift Mustang Is Built On A Budget And Driven By A Boss
This is a modern hot rod that highlights everything we love about drag racing, smart guys, and being fast because of brains and not bucks. The car is a clean and relatively sedate looking FOX Mustang...
HOW DO YOU MAKE MAXIMUM TORQUE WITH A SMALL BLOCK CHEVY? JUST ADD CUBIC INCHES! 383 STROKER BUILD!
Jun 19, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on HOW DO YOU MAKE MAXIMUM TORQUE WITH A SMALL BLOCK CHEVY? JUST ADD CUBIC INCHES! 383 STROKER BUILD!
I built my first stroker engine in 1996 to replace the engine in my 1992 Chevy pickup. It was based on an earlier 350 block with a SCAT cast steel 3.75 inch, aka 400 stroke, crankshaft with 5.7 inch...
Who Makes The Best Bungee Cord? 9-Month UV Exposure Test! Husky vs HyperTough, Harbor Freight, Home Depot
Jun 19, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Who Makes The Best Bungee Cord? 9-Month UV Exposure Test! Husky vs HyperTough, Harbor Freight, Home Depot
I know that a bungee cord video seems a little strange for an automotive enthusiast site, but we all know how often bungee cords come in handy in the shop, on the trailer, or in your truck. But there...
Interior Tech: Recovering 1974 VW Bug Bucket Seats with TMI Upholstery!
Jun 19, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Interior Tech: Recovering 1974 VW Bug Bucket Seats with TMI Upholstery!
Sometimes building project cars can be tough because staying motivated becomes a challenge when you don’t see much progress for a while. But when you can make some serious progress on one area...
Vice Grip Garage Crosses A Mountain Pass In 1960’s Ford And Chevy Trucks For The Final Day Of Power Tour!
Jun 19, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Vice Grip Garage Crosses A Mountain Pass In 1960’s Ford And Chevy Trucks For The Final Day Of Power Tour!
The final day of Hot Rod Power Tour 2023 has the route taking everyone over a cool mountain pass on the way to Bristol Motor Speedway. And after the adventures this crew has had all week, some great...
FINNEGAN DYNO TESTED BLASPHEMI AND IT LIVED! SO WHAT’S NEXT?
Jun 19, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on FINNEGAN DYNO TESTED BLASPHEMI AND IT LIVED! SO WHAT’S NEXT?
Since blowing it up on Drag Week, Finnegan’s Blasphemi has been getting lots of love in preparation for the next chapter of fun and racing. Part of that is some more driveline work in the form...
Workhorses Of Industry: This Promotional Film Shows Why Jeeps Were The Most Versatile Trucks Ever Made
Jun 19, 2023Brian LohnesComments Off on Workhorses Of Industry: This Promotional Film Shows Why Jeeps Were The Most Versatile Trucks Ever Made
In the realm of old promotional videos, this one from Willys-Overland that shows all of the incredible things that Jeeps were used for in their heyday ranks among the coolest that we have ever seen....
Weird Science: This Video About The Most Dangerous Rocket Fuels Ever Tested Is Cool
Jun 19, 2023Brian LohnesComments Off on Weird Science: This Video About The Most Dangerous Rocket Fuels Ever Tested Is Cool
Rocket science may be well above our intellectual pay grade around here but we still love learning about it. The fuels used to power rockets have ranged from the mundane (ethanol) to the downright...
Watch This Awesome Packard Merlin 29 Aircraft Engine Get Dyno Tested And Crank The Torque Out
Jun 19, 2023Brian LohnesComments Off on Watch This Awesome Packard Merlin 29 Aircraft Engine Get Dyno Tested And Crank The Torque Out
The Merlin V-12 was as bad ass an engine as there ever was in WWII. This Rolls Royce designed beast powered all kinds of kick ass airplanes and was needed in such volume that other companies licensed...
Drag Race Photos: More Wheels Up Lucas Oil Drag Racing Photos From Maple Grove!
Jun 18, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Drag Race Photos: More Wheels Up Lucas Oil Drag Racing Photos From Maple Grove!
All of our photos from Maple Grove are right here! (Words and Photos by Joe Grippo) The Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series is the sportsmen wing of the NHRA and we here at BangShift are huge fans. Each of...












