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CHEAP 8.1L CAM TEST-HOW TO ADD 30 HP AND 30 LB-FT FOR TOWING. 8.1L DART CARB INTAKE VS EFI-WHO WINS?

I love me some 8.1 horsepower, and in the video below our friend Richard Holdener is back at Westech Performance doing some cam testing on his dyno mule 8.1. He also does some testing with a carb vs...

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Slicks: The Sticky History of the World’s Fastest Racing Tires – There’s Way More To Them Than You Might Think

For some reason, people often underestimate the technology that goes into drag racing parts. I think it is because they think that going in a straight line is so simple. Of course these are the same...

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Tool Tech: Bodywork Tools 101 – What Hammers And Dollies Do You Really Need In Your Toolbox? And How To Dress Them For Smooth Metal.

You can buy a Hammer and Dolly kit for as little as $25, so there is no reason that you shouldn’t get a set. Plus, even a cheap set can be tuned up to be better than stock, without spending any...

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American Car Culture in Japan is AMAZING! You’d Never Guess That The Japanese Would Be This Ate Up With Old American Cars!

In the mid to late 1990’s there were a bunch of custom mini trucks and fullsizes that got bought at truck shows all over and then sent overseas to Japan. I had a friend who got an offer on his...

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Freiburger Is ROAD TRIPPING HIS STOCK 1929 MODEL A with Derek from Vice Grip Garage After They Thrashed To Make It Run

Last week we shared Freiburger’s video of him and Derek from Vice Grip Garage working on his stone stock Model A Ford. The goal was to get the thing to run and drive and then road trip it....

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King of the Hammers 2026 Is Coming! Watch Hammertown Come Together With This Streaming Camera From Johnson Valley.

That’s right, it’s January and that means that King of the Hammers is coming! King of the Hammers 2026 officially starts on January 22nd and will continue for more than two weeks. It...

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HYDE, MILLICAN, GLENN & HERRERA QUALIFY NO. 1 IN FRONT OF SELLOUT CROWD AT NHRA READING NATIONALS

READING, Pa. (Sept. 13, 2025) – Funny Car rookie Spencer Hyde scored his first career No. 1 qualifier on Saturday, securing the top spot in front of a sellout crowd at Maple Grove Raceway during...

Holley LS Fest 2025 Photos: The Biggest Gathering Of LS Powered Machines And Enthusiasts On The Planet! More Photos Right Here!

I’ve been the voice of Holley’s LSFest since its inception 16 years ago, and holy crap the 2025 edition of this thing was HUGE, in fact the biggest ever, and the cars, trucks, and oddities on...

Even More IMSA Michelin GT Challenge Photos: The 10th GTD Pro And GTD Race At The Historic Race Track Is Right Here!

(Words and Photos by David Whealon) Well we’re back to the rolling hills of the southern Virginia countryside at one of the most beautiful and award winning road racing courses in the USA,...

FREE LIVE DRAG RACING It’s The 5th Annual Fall Brawl Bracket Race – $10,000 To Win Saturday Plus Another $5000 Shootout!

It’s $10,000 to win Sunday at the Fall Brawl, thanks to Mutt and Jeff Productions. This is one of the last big money bracket race of the year for the Northeast and we’re sure that the racers are...

MILLICAN, HYDE, GLENN & HERRERA START PLAYOFFS WITH PROVISIONAL NO. 1 SPOTS AT NHRA READING NATIONALS

READING, Pa. (Sept. 12, 2025) – Top Fuel veteran Clay Millican powered to the top to open the NHRA playoffs on Friday at Maple Grove Raceway, taking the provisional No. 1 position at the 40th...

AFR MOPAR 340 HEAD TEST! THE ENGINE MASTER HIMSELF, STEVE DULCICH & RICHARD HOLDENER COMPARED AFR VS IRON 360 HEADS

In honor of this weekend’s Moparty event going on at Beech Bend Raceway Park, we’re sharing a fun Mopar 340 cylinder head test that Dulcich and Richard Holdener did on one of...

Holley LS Fest 2025 Photos Continue: LS Swaps, LS Enthusiasts, And A Huge Selection Of Awesome LS Powered Rides.

I’ve been the voice of Holley’s LSFest since its inception 16 years ago, and holy crap the 2025 edition of this thing was HUGE, in fact the biggest ever, and the cars, trucks, and oddities on...

LS Fest East 2025 Adventures With Kevin And The KSR Crew: Day One Was Not Without Its Mistakes, But Will It Survive?

The LS Fest East adventures continue in the video from Day 1 of this epic event. 2025 marks 16 years of LS Fest events at Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green Kentucky, and was not without some...

BANGshift.com Is Proud To Announce We’re Now A Part Of The Route 66 To The SEMA Show Road Trip For 2025! JOIN US!

A couple of weeks ago we announced that Pavement Pounder Events was putting together a really fun road trip down Route 66 from Illinois to the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, and man this thing is sounding...

Freiburger Explores a SECRET JUNKYARD With MUSCLECARS, CLASSIC TRUCKS, HOT RODS, and MORE!

One of the most exciting things for a hot rodder is discovering old cars that have either been forgotten somewhere, or have been sitting in a wrecking yard for so long that nobody even knows about...

Testing Vice Grips Differently: Squeezing Power, Grip Strength, And More! But Are These All Made In The Same Factory?

We’re all about the tool testing around here, and who doesn’t love a good pair of locking pliers, or vice grips as they are commonly referred to as. You’ll not only learn about how...

The Grind Hard Giant Trike Project: Part 10 and 11 – The Trike Fab Is Getting So Close To Done! 3 Wheel Steering And More!

We’ve shared the first nine parts of this build and can’t get over everything that is going on here! This is a full on project that is not for the weak of heart. This is going to be something...

More IMSA Michelin GT Challenge Photos: The 10th GTD Pro And GTD Race At The Historic Race Track Is Right Here!

(Words and Photos by David Whealon) Well we’re back to the rolling hills of the southern Virginia countryside at one of the most beautiful and award winning road racing courses in the USA,...

Kevin And The KSR Crew Prepare For LS Fest East: NEW LOOK for SoccerMom!!! Last Minute Thrash for LS Fest 2025!!!

There’s nothing like thrashing right before you head out to an event, in fact it seems to be the way every drag and drive goes for me, so it is no surprise that Kevin and the KSR crew were in...