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In this episode, Mike breaks down one of the most overlooked upgrades in the performance world: bushings. From alignment stability to wheel hop, torque steer, camber loss, and suspension bind,…

In this episode, we give you a deep technical walkthrough of our INFINITI QX80 R-Spec SEMA build — a fully functional, VR38-powered project created entirely in-house with help from some…

We’re putting together one of the coolest versions of Toyota’s legendary 4AG — a stroker 5AG hybrid with a billet MRP crank, JE pistons, and a ton of detail work.…

A Miata should handle great… but this one didn’t. My daughter’s Lucky Dog endurance racing Miata was nearly undriveable, thanks to cheap coilovers, mismatched sway bars, and worn bushings. In…

Welcome to Podcast #5 (even though we called it 4 in the video)! This week we’re joined by a very special guest: Dave Coleman—journalist, racer, engineer, and now Mazda’s Manager…

Jason’s STI was stuck as a backyard paperweight thanks to California’s strict smog laws. To get it back on the road, we teamed up with Cobb and installed their Green…

The Toyota 4AG 20V is one of the most iconic small displacement engines ever made—rev-happy, unique with its Yamaha 5-valve head, and the heart of the legendary AE86. But as…

The Lexus IS-F is an incredible sports sedan — fast, refined, and reliable — but it’s not perfect. From harsh suspension and crazy tire wear to overly aggressive brake pads,…

A few months ago we showed you how we would build a NATURALLY ASPIRATED Nissan KA24DE, in this video, we break down exactly how we build a reliable, torquey, and…

Mike’s daughter Christa just graduated college and picked up a brand-new 2025 GR Corolla as her new daily. But will it stay stock with Mike around? In this video, we…

Most people buy throttle controllers for better throttle response—but this one does way more than that. If you’ve got a truck like an older Tundra with a jumpy, touchy throttle,…

In Part 2 of our Ultimate 5.3 LS Engine Series, we dive into all the critical external upgrades—the stuff that keeps your LS alive under serious abuse and helps it…

We’ve had a ton of requests for a 3SG build—and we listened. In this video, we take you inside a solid, budget-conscious 3SGTE build destined for an SW20 MR2 Turbo.…

You asked for it—here’s the full deep-dive into how we turned a $250 junkyard 5.3 LS into a naturally aspirated, 530+ wheel horsepower monster. This isn’t just a refresh—it’s a…

What does it take to make a Formula Drift engine survive multiple seasons of abuse and still look brand new inside? In this video, Mike walks you through the teardown…

In this video, we visit Steph Papadakis’ shop to dive deep into the remarkable 1200hp B58-based engine powering his Toyota Supra drift car. Steph—widely respected as one of the smartest…

Ever wonder why lowering your car can sometimes hurt your handling instead of help it? In this episode of MotoIQ, Mike dives into the critical topic of suspension geometry correction.…

The wait is over—updates on our 2005 Jeep Wrangler TJ Unlimited (LJ) project are finally here! If you’re an experienced off-roader, this might not be groundbreaking for you, but if…

No guest this podcast! We spend most of the time answering YOUR questions, so don’t be shy, if you have a question for our next podcast leave it in the…

The Nissan KA24DE makes a great turbo engine, but you can also build an NA engine with a lot of torque that is fun to drive! Guess what? We sell…

  In this week’s video we’re wrapping up our 2013 Scion FR-S project so let’s take a look at everything we’ve done to it! That also means it’s time for…

  In this week’s video we’re breaking down Borg Warner’s EFR family of turbos and going over all the features that make this the most well engineered and feature rich…

  Mike’s reliving his past and picked up an AE86 Toyota Corolla to build here on the channel as a new project car! The car is old and slow and…