Fab Fun: Dodge Truck
Not every part of a car can be purchased; some parts need to be made. Willie and Kevin introduce you to their fun new fab room and create some roof pieces for a 1989 Dodge truck.
Stingray Rebuild
In order to get their 1971 T-Top Corvette on the market, the owner needs Kevin and Willie to help this Stingray rebuild along with some factory replacements and getting some of the systems up to speed – starting with the brakes.
SEMA Show 2024!
Willie and Kevin head to SEMA to check out some of the latest advancements in the automotive aftermarket. Check out some of the highlights from their visit!
311. Press “D” for “Do It!”
A plasma cutter is an indispensable machine for anyone doing a significant amount of fab work. “The things you can do with a CNC plasma table are almost mind-blowing,” extols Kevin. “The speed, the accuracy, the repeatability, all of that when you really want to pump out the work.” Greg Combe and Joe Cook of Tracker CNC join Kevin and Willie today to talk about CNC plasma tables and the differences between theirs and the competition. With specialized Command and Cut software and long-lasting construction, Tracker CNC’s affordable, professional grade CNC plasma cutting tables have contributed to their 30-year reputation for quality and customer service within the industry.
Still Under Warranty!
Willie and Kevin show a few ways to upgrade your car while keeping your factory warranty. They’ll also head to SEMA to check out some of the latest advancements in the automotive aftermarket.
310. The Ford GT40
One of the godfathers of the Coyote engine, Adam Christian, joins the podcast to talk shop with the guys and discuss the infamous Ford GT40. Kevin notes that Adam “has a lot of car builds under his belt, and one of those builds is a full restoration of one of the original GT40s” made famous as the Le Mans-winning car that broke Ferrari’s winning streak in the 1960s and was recently brought back into the spotlight in the 2019 film, “Ford v Ferrari”. They discuss some of the history of the Coyote engine as well as the history and different generations of the amazing American-made GT40.
309. That Darned LS Engine Tick
Kyle Fischer from Hot Shot’s Secret returns for another visit with the guys, and this time he’s brought with him Kevin Adams, VP of Research and Development, to talk about not only metal-on-metal contact, varnish, and sludge, but their new entry into the gasoline engine world. They’ve just emerged from the testing lab, where they’ve been focused on fixing a major problem in the LS engine world – the notorious LS engine tick. This new product is still being developed, and they need you to help test it to make sure it works on all applications. Tune in and find out how!
308. Forged-to-Order Wheels
When it comes to custom made-to-order lightweight forged aluminum performance wheels, David Schardt and the team at Forgeline Motorsports “make some of the top wheels you’ll see on just about anything,” notes Kevin, “from full-on race cars and supercars, down to just cool street machines.” David rejoins the podcast to compare notes with the guys on some of their past wheel decisions, discuss wheel technology and manufacturing from the past to the present, and consider the impact of proper wheel choice on the entire look of your vehicle.
307. Diesel Engines and Reman Parts
Modern diesel engines are unbelievably powerful machines, and Bert Bonilla of Alliant Power knows a lot about them and the huge selection of new and remanufactured diesel parts they offer. “These guys really live in the diesel world, really cut their teeth in the diesel world,” Willie observes by way of introduction, “and that nowadays is big power, big performance and big issues.” The guys tap into Bert’s deep knowledge of the process of remanufacturing and fixing issues with used parts, common diesel engine problems, major failures that Alliant sees in their service shops, and what to do to maintain that engine for longer.
306. Homegrown Godzilla
Brian Wolfe from Willis Performance joins the guys on the podcast to discuss his work with the Godzilla engine. Known as a Godzilla engine guru, Brian helped guide the 7.3-liter Godzilla engine while at Ford and is now able to create this engine in a way that makes it affordable for anyone. Willie asks, “Is it really out there and affordable to the point where you could go get your hands on one?” Brian counters with the full formula, describing the parts and the process of how he’s making 627 hp and 647 lb-ft with an affordable Godzilla engine for under $4,000! You don’t want to miss this episode!