REVan Evan Smith is plugged into everything related to cool cars, cool projects, and wild builds. He’s constantly up to something new in the exciting world of motorsports, from testing prototypes and creating machines and equipment most of us only ever dream about, to snapping exclusive behind-the-scenes photos of the industry’s latest and greatest. Kevin and Willie have a long history with Evan dating back 20+ years, and to this very day his MO remains unchanged: “I’m always just trying to have some fun and playing with cars!” Right now, that includes everything from a ’68 Cyclone with Godzilla engine, to the 2024 Mustang Dark Horse with Gen 4 Coyote, and 2025 Mustang GTD.
Much like anything else, it is true that not all oils are created equal. And with engines and metallurgy changing, producing higher pressures and temperatures in smaller engine compartments, there is a growing need for so-called miracle oils. This mixing of metal and lubrication is known as tribology, and it’s something that Darren Lesinski, Technical Director at Total Energies, understands better than most. Driven largely by major advances in chemistry and processing, these oils are getting much thinner and can last much longer, with many more exciting developments now in the pipeline.
Intellitronix is an employee-owned Ohio company best-known for its sleek and sexy LED gauges. The wide range of available colors and color selectable tech offers a state-of-the-art way to bring extra pop to many classic vehicles. And by using original bezels, Shawn Slenski and Mel Schneider can keep prices surprisingly affordable. “We’ve always been the bigger and brighter type guys; everything we build, it’s always more bold, more bright,” Shawn tells Willie and Kevin. “That’s kind of our niche down the digital dash lane.”
This eye-popping green Dodge Charger serves double duty as a daily driver and weekend toy. The owner puts a lot of miles on it every day, so he wants the gas mileage of a 6-cylinder for work and some throaty performance for play. Kevin and Willie totally get it and will install a cold air intake and tuner along with some other goodies to make the car perform better; replace some already worn parts, and add on some new tires and brakes to give it stopping power like it’s never had before!
Not to be outdone by Kevin’s Mustang project, Willie brought his 1978 Firebird onto the TV show. Distinct from its “Smokey and the Bandit” counterpart, this Trans Am is white with a silver bird, has no T-tops, and is incapable of replicating anything from the movie. And while it hasn’t been fired up in 25+ years, it’s about to get a ton of go-power and a whole lot of handling. We’re talking LS swap making 600-700 hp, major suspension upgrade, dry sump setup, belt drive, fuel injection, C5 brake package, and 18”-19” wheels. “For smiles per miles,” coos Willie, “that is the formula for a happy driver on a daily basis.”
Willie B is known for having a few too many projects in the works at any given time, and just like anyone juggling multiple projects, some inevitably get pushed to the back, but now it’s time to get this one running. They’ll install a new suspension, and they’ll put the finishing touches on an already somewhat completed LS swap that’ll hopefully crank over!
Kevin and Willie conspire to transform Kevin’s personal 1970 Pro Street Mustang Fastback into a modern Pro Touring street and track machine and it’s time to mock everything up! But where to begin? With a full Coyote engine swap, of course, including all-new drivetrain, transmission, clutch, and more. Once they’re done this Mustang’s gonna be more than ready for the road!
The guys just wrapped work on Kevin’s Pro Touring daily driver project – a 1970 Fastback with Coyote swap – with a solid assist from Tom Peters of Mustangs to Fear. Having first staked a claim to fame with its “Gone in 60 Seconds” Eleanor-style fiberglass panels, MTF now offers a complete list of original products and straight up car builds. “Let’s face it, building a car is hard, and we don’t want to make it any harder than we have to,” says Tom. “We don’t develop anything in just a vacuum, we develop the whole system front to back.”
“Diesels are the bomb,” raves Kevin, “but there’s some things that go along with owning a diesel that you’ve got to be aware of, and some days you can get bit.” To illustrate this point, Kyle Fischer of Hot Shot’s Secret joins the guys to drop some science and offer some solutions for avoiding common pitfalls such as fuel gelling. “Diesel fuel in America sucks,” opines Fischer, adding that “we look at the problems that are caused by the fuel and how to protect these fuel systems.” Chief ingredients among these: lubricity additive, cetane booster, injector cleaner, water dispersant, rust and corrosion inhibitor, and fuel stabilizer.
If you’re game to go overlanding, you may as well do it in high style driving a comfortable SUV with tons of interior space. Today the guys are going to work over this new 4Runner just so, instilling in its owners the confidence they seek for exploring the wilderness along with their pets. They’ll build a rear storage area from scratch, showing you some tips and tricks along the way. With a few other needed modifications completed, this 4Runner is guaranteed to ensure many a safe and fun adventures ahead!
If you’re game to go overlanding, you may as well do it in high style driving a comfortable SUV with tons of interior space. Today the guys are going to work over this new 4Runner just so, instilling in its owners the confidence they seek for exploring the wilderness along with their pets. They’ll build a rear storage area from scratch, showing you some tips and tricks along the way. With a few other needed modifications completed, this 4Runner is guaranteed to ensure many a safe and fun adventures ahead!
To say that not everyone enjoys wiring a vehicle is an epic understatement. Fortunately, Chris Squier of Hotwire Auto does, and he’s made it his mission to remove as much of the pain from the process as possible. Kevin and Willie chat with Chris about their recent experience using his simplified engine harness on Kevin’s 1970 Fastback project. “The end product Willie said looks factory, but I think it looks better than factory, the way you guys shroud the wires and protect everything” says Kevin. “It’s durable, it’s tough, it looks good, and it’s clean.” Adds Willie, “Talk about stealthy, it’s really amazing the job you guys have done to be able to hide it.”
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