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Want to build an LS engine the right way? In this video, we walk through the process used to assemble a competition-ready LS—from checking machine work and measuring bearing clearances…

We visited Nitron Suspension’s California facility with owner Guy Evans to get an inside look at how their shocks are designed, built, tested, and serviced. From vacuum filling and dyno…

The Lancia Fulvia might be one of the strangest—and smartest—engine designs ever put into a rally car. In this video, Dave Coleman walks us through the incredibly unique narrow-angle V4…

The GR Corolla comes with solid factory brakes, but we quickly found some weak points: excessive brake dust, fast rotor wear, and inconsistent pedal feel under heat. So we upgraded…

We take a deep dive into the suspension system for our Project GR Corolla with Grant from Annex Suspension. This isn’t just another coilover kit—this is a motorsport-grade, 3-way adjustable…

Building a 1,000 horsepower VR38DETT is easier than most people think—but doing it reliably is where the real engineering comes in. In this video, we break down how to build…

In this video we dyno test a 50-state legal Subaru STI using a full COBB Tuning bolt-on setup and off-the-shelf tune. This car uses all CARB-approved parts with EO numbers,…

A customer brought us a brand-new Bronco that had over $70,000 poured into a custom off-road suspension build by a “reputable” shop… but something didn’t feel right. What we found…

In this video we break down the complete build of a 1,000 horsepower Honda F22C1 engine for the Evasive Motorsports Time Attack S2000. This isn’t a drag build—it’s designed to…

We kick off Project GR Corolla by improving one of the most important foundations of performance: chassis stiffness. Even though the GR Corolla is already a stiff car from the…

The FL5 Civic Type R is one of the best performance cars on the market—but like many modern turbocharged engines, oil temperature control is critical for reliability and performance. In…

After the stock radiator exploded on the dyno at Church Automotive Testing, we decided it was time for our $500 EP3 Civic to get some overdue TLC! We upgraded the…

What does it take to build the ultimate AE86 suspension—no compromises, no shortcuts? In this video, we break down an incredibly detailed MCS Suspension setup developed specifically for the AE86…

Five years ago, our Honda EP3 Civic made a name for itself in Hoonigan’s Space Race, beating cars like an FK8 Type R and even Spoon’s time attack Civic. Then……

Christa (Mike’s daughter) is going all-in on 2026—more seat time, more racing, and a bigger push toward cars after coming up through karts. To help her train without burning tires,…

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…