The eternal quest for maximum speed has yielded many different types of power adders, with nitrous oxide chief among these. In this episode, Induction Solutions’ nitrous guru Steve Johnson puts his foot on the gas and injects the guys with a high power shot of adrenaline, blasting them off on a whirlwind tour of the latest breakthroughs and innovations in the field.
Singular among automotive hobbyists, enthusiasts and collectors, the name Lingenfelter is instantly identifiable as both a one-of-a-kind Collection of unique cars and a state-of-the-art Performance Engineering company. In this episode, the guys sit down with Ken Lingenfelter for a wide-ranging conversation touching on everything from Cars and Coffees, to Cadillacs and Colorados, to Camaros and Corvettes, and the level of customer expectation that inspires Ken to be raising the bar constantly.
The eternal quest for maximum speed has yielded many different types of power adders, with nitrous oxide chief among these. In this episode, Induction Solutions’ nitrous guru Steve Johnson puts his foot on the gas and injects the guys with a high power shot of adrenaline, blasting them off on a whirlwind tour of the latest breakthroughs and innovations in the field.
They say love is blind, and when it comes to his 1966 Dodge Charger 383 4-speed, Willie will be the first to admit it. In this episode, Willie professes his undying love for this self-described “Ugly Duckling,” which he’s actually chopped the top off of – and that’s just for starters! As Kevin can himself appreciate, it’s the ultimate labor of automotive love.
FACT: In Ohio, thousands of vehicles lose as much as 10 pounds per year to an insidious, hidden enemy – corrosion. Winter weather conditions will leave an unprotected underbody at great risk of serious and costly damage. In this episode, Kevin and Willie get the inside scoop on oil-based rust proofing from Joe Dupont of NH Oil Undercoating, which has formulated a non-toxic application that protects cars and trucks not just from the elements… but from rodents, too!
For many in the hot rodding world, the sport is much more than a hobby, it’s an obsession; the passion is in the blood. Case in point: Dan Millen and the gang at Livernois Motorsports and Engineering. As Willie and Kevin discover in this podcast, these guys buy and drive only what they can modify… which is just about anything and everything.
On this episode of the podcast, Kevin and Willie sweat the details of quality control in crankshafts, connecting rods and camshaft cores with Heath Norton of Callies Performance Products. When the conversation turns to the rebirth of the legendary Gen 2 Hemi cast iron block, the guys just about blow a gasket!
An explosion in the popularity of off-roading has created tremendous growth in the aftermarket suspension category, with an endless array of options now available to provide maximum lift for conquering whatever terrain excites you. In this episode, the guys spend some quality time at SEMA salivating over the offerings and swapping stories with Skyjacker Suspensions honcho Lonnie McCurry, Jr.
When placed in the hands of a master craftsman, raw sheet metal can be transformed from inanimate object into mobile masterpiece. In this episode, Kevin and Willie get a firsthand account of the creative process from award-winning metalworker Ron Covell, as he reveals both the mystery and the magic of this incredible art form.
The story goes something like this: Young son asks his dad for a real-life version of his favorite video game supercar and dad says okay. This is where it gets interesting. The object of 12-year old Xander’s eye is a half-million-dollar Lamborghini Aventador, and as his dad, Dr. Sterling Backus, is a renowned physicist, they decide to build their own… by 3D printing one from scratch! It’s an incredible true story with an amazing twist, and it might well be the ultimate wish fulfillment fantasy come true.