Considered by many to be music to their ears, there’s nothing quite so distinctive and stirring as the sound of a full-throated exhaust system to set pulses racing. In this episode, Willie and Kevin delve into the art, science and visceral effect of exhaust with Magnaflow’s Senior Manager/Spokesman, Richard Waitas.
The holiday season is a time for giving back to the community, especially to those who are less fortunate. In this episode, Willie and Kevin discuss the charitable activities nearest and dearest to them, most notably Willie’s Cars for Christmas program dedicated to changing lives one car at a time.
It’s no secret that Willie’s mad about Mopar, and at SEMA he and Kevin spend quality time with two key execs. First, Joseph Dehner, Head of Ram and Mopar Design, gives the guys the lowdown on the Lowliner Concept vehicle. Next, Engineering Supervisor Mike Rossey digs deep into the 2020 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak.
Sergio Shipman of ProCharger Supercharger Systems joins the guys to discuss a favorite topic: making massive power. Like centrifugal superchargers in the NHRA Pro Mod division. With 3500 hp a reality, can 4000 hp be just around the corner? And what’s the impact of this on upgrade kits for late model street cars?
Kevin and Willie sit down for a frank and wide-ranging chat with Dan Sandberg, President and CEO of Brembo North America, Inc. Topics discussed include heat and high horsepower; amped up trucks and aluminum brakes; the elusive zero drag caliper and “unobtainium”; and the completely electric brake of the future.
The guys catch up with two-time NHRA Champion Jack Beckman post-Pomona. Noting how “good preparation leads to good performance,” Beckman speaks candidly about the trials and tribulations of racing nitro funny cars in the dark, and how the right mindset can make the difference between life and death on the track.
1320 feet. 250 mph. 5.99 seconds. This is Hot Rod Drag Week, where racers carry every part and consumable with them from track to track in a grueling 1000-mile torture test of man and machine. Willie and Kevin get all the details from a trio of drag racing legends: Tom Bailey, Craig “Grubby” Groebner & Joe Barry.
Kevin and Willie ponder the evolution of engine blocks and cylinder heads, marveling at the technological advances being made at Dart Machinery. Company President Ted Keating joins the guys to discuss a range of topics, from the company’s 37-year racing history to the latest developments in billet engineering.
Willie and Kevin engage in a freewheeling conversation with the legendary Ring Brothers – two of the most renowned custom car builders working in the industry today. From their humble Midwest beginnings, through intense sibling rivalries, and ultimate acclaim, Jim and Mike tell all in their own inimitable style.
Fresh from the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Kevin and Willie give listeners the download on all the amazing cars and products they saw. Next, they catch up with NASCAR Champion Joey Logano at the Factory Five Racing booth, and together with FFR’s Dave Smith geek out on all the awesome machinery and horsepower.
In their first podcast, Kevin Byrd and Willie B bring listeners inside their obsession with all things automotive – a passion that also lies at the heart of their partnership on the Two Guys Garage TV show. Reggie Wynn of Precision Turbo/ Turbonetics joins them to share some tech and make a major announcement!