In this episode of Street Alpha Podcast, Cooper breaks down his exit, drag racing transmission choices, and what really makes Powerglide king at the track.

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00:00 Intro

08:02 Competitive Podcasting

12:17 Cooper Starting A News Show

15:09 Podcast vs Personal Content

16:57 Who is Chrisfixit

18:29 Cleetus Exposes Chrisfixit

23:19 Cooper Living In NY

25:35 Cooper Meets Cleetus

30:21 Cleetus and Cooper Work For 1320

Video

34:42 Cleetus and Cooper Start a Youtube

Channel

40:32 Cleetus Went To Law School

44:43 How Cooper Was Burnt Out Doing

Content

49:33 Cleetus Making Sacrifices For Content

54:40 Coopers Definition Of Success

01:01:12 Elono Musk Crashes Mclaren F1

01:02:07 Vipers Crashing All The Time

01:04:46 Corvette Owners Think They Own a Viper

01:05:39 Why Corvettes Don't Have That Wow

Factor

01:11:11 Why People Arent Buying Performance

Cars

01:13:51 Buying Older Cars

01:15:45 Buying a Car The Appreciates In Value

01:18:59 Mods That Add Value To a Car

01:20:54 Youtubers Getting Into Car Debt

01:28:02 Breaking Down On Drag and Drives

01:28:55 Setting Cars Up For Different Events

01:30:57 Running Car Full Out During Qualifying

01:33:29 Why Cooper Chose a 2JZ

01:37:09 Building a Race Car To Daily Drive

01:43:46 Why People Enjoy Drag and Drive Events

01:52:43 Police at Drag and Drives

01:54:23 Street Alpha Drag and Drive Build

01:55:43 Building an 8 Second Race Car

01:56:23 Dodge Safety In Cars

01:58:06 Powerglide vs TH400

02:01:19 Powerglide Limitations

02:04:41 Price Of a Fully Built Powerglide

02:05:42 RPM Drop In Powerglide

02:06:31 Evolution of Transmissions

02:08:44 Mac vs Victor Engine Dyno

02:14:09 Converter Slip

02:17:12 Why Cooper Left Cleetus

02:24:33 Cooper Regretting Leaving Cleetus

02:25:25 Addressing The Break Up

02:26:22 How Cooper and Cleetus Split Up

02:28:31 Will Cooper and Cleetus Work Together

Again?

02:29:35 Whats Next For Cooper Bogetti?

02:32:13 Who Was The Best and Worst Podcast

Guest?

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In this episode Minty Detailing breaks down how to start a car detailing business from scratch, including startup costs, equipment, and building a loyal client base.

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00:00 Intro

02:36 The Minty Detailing Name Change

03:43 Shop Space Prices In New York

04:38 Running Multiple Services Out of Your Shop

10:41 Why Mobile Detailing Is No Good

12:55 Beginning a Mobile Detailing Business

15:00 How Much Mobile Detailing Prices Should Be

16:23 Using AutoZone Supplies To Wash Cars

20:15 Going From Mobile Detailing To A Shop

22:27 Attention To Detail

24:10 Is Ceramic Coating a Scam?

28:37 Paint Correction

30:28 Why Is PPF So Expensive?

33:33 PPF Whole Car

35:45 The Cost Of Washing a Car

36:36 Car Wash Goals

37:33 Minty Location Change

53:15 Hiring Good People You Can Trust

58:52 Downsides To Renting Out Shop To Others

01:03:44 Opening Up a Shop For Clout

01:06:18 Followers Dont Equate To Business

01:12:05 Whats Next For Minty Detailing

01:18:33 Mar Opening Up a Shop In Florida

01:21:24 Minty Car Service

01:26:19 Being an Entrepreneur

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In todays episode we sit with Vinny Ten who breaks down the worlds fastest 350Z and explains how he builds record setting VQ engines for extreme horsepower and reliability. He also covers the return of his legendary Toyota Supra to competitive drag racing and the future of drag racing

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00:00 Intro

05:18 First Veilside Supra In America

06:41 Vinny?s Belief In Opening Up A Import Performance Shop

08:06 Vinny?s Experience With Motorcycles

09:13 First Supra Boost Controllers

10:07 Creating The First Parts For Imports In The Early Days

12:35 Vinny?s Nissan Dealership Race Car

18:16 How Vinny Crashed His Supra

23:35 How The Pro Import Class Started

27:27 The First 1000HP Supra

30:15 How Vinny Ten Paved The Way For Supras

33:04 Titan Motorsports Vs Vinny Ten

35:10 Getting a Car Into The 5s Based On Chassis

39:58 The 6.33 Run

52:12 The VR38 Will Be King In The Next Few Years

01:03:57 C16 Race Fuel Is King

01:05:34 High Horsepower With Factory Intake Manifold

01:09:47 Fox body VR38 Swap

01:11:46 Imports Have Proved Themselves

01:13:53 Nissan Connecting Rods Weakness

01:19:03 The Cons of the VR30

01:22:13 Why BMWs Have Taken Over

01:25:57 Why They Used The VR30 In The New Nissan Z

01:38:58 Ford Copied Nissan

01:41:03 The Best Way To Deal With Copycats

01:44:18 Sacrifices Made In Racing

01:47:44 Vinny Ten Designed The Ram Style Intake Manifold

01:53:36 Single Turbo vs Twin Turbo

02:06:21 Building a VQ35

02:09:02 VQ35 Cylinder Heads

02:10:50 Whats The Best VQ Engine To Build

02:12:35 Why Vinny Chose a DE engine Instead of HR

02:13:35 Sleeving Blocks

02:15:53 VR38 Blocks Cracking

02:19:07 The Cost of Running a Shop In NY

02:24:17 Shops Doing Bad Work For Customers

01:53:36 Single Turbo vs Twin Turbo

02:06:21 Building a VQ35

02:09:02 VQ35 Cylinder Heads

02:10:50 Whats The Best VQ Engine To Build

02:12:35 Why Vinny Chose a DE engine Instead of HR

02:13:35 Sleeving Blocks

02:15:53 VR38 Blocks Cracking

02:19:07 The Cost of Running a Shop In NY

02:24:17 Shops Doing Bad Work For Customers

02:41:55 VR30 Engine

02:44:15 Port Injection On VR30

02:47:56 VR38 Manifold Fitting on A VQ35HR

02:49:23 VK56 Engine

02:56:37 Is Drag Racing Dying?

03:08:25 Manufacturers Not Sponsoring Cars In America

03:17:59 Worlds Fastest 350z

03:19:23 The Return of The Vinny Ten Supra

03:23:42 Are Flame Tunes Bad?

03:31:01 Tuning Cars At Vinny Ten

03:33:22 EPA Ruining The Car Culture

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In todays episode we sit with Nero of Titan Motorsports who opens up about their comeback, the 2JZ vs RB rivalry, building legendary Supras, and the biggest races that shaped their name in the world of high performance racing.

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00:00 Intro

04:49 Neros Early Days In IT

05:19 How Nero Got Into Selling Car Parts

08:46 Buying a MK4 Supra In the 90s

10:56 Nero's First Street Race In the MK4 Supra

15:48 What Made The Supra Popular

16:44 Why The MK4 Supra Price Dropped In 97

18:00 What Inspired Nero To Buy A Supra

19:54 How The Name Titan Motorsports Was Made Up

23:19 Why Titan Started Selling Parts Online

25:32 How Titan Supra Went From Street Car To Race Car

26:49 How The Titan Supra Started To Gain Popularity

35:11 How To Build a Class Legal Drag Racing Car

39:00 TX2K Is Expensive For New Racers

42:42 How People are Funding Race Cars

47:36 How The Titan Supra Went From Black To Copper

53:33 Why Big Companies arent Sponsoring Drag Racing

59:17 Victors Copper Supra

01:04:22 Iconic Moments With The Titan Copper Supra

01:05:40 Titan Motorsports vs Papadakis

01:08:12 How Titan Motorsports Helped Ekanoo

01:20:27 Ekanoo Vs White Rice

01:22:06 Is White Rice Holding The Torch For The 2JZ?

01:24:30 Who Should Represent The 2JZ platform

01:34:57 What Makes The Titan 2JZ So Great

01:39:57 Daily Driving Billet Blocks

01:41:11 Building Less Than 1000Hp 2JZ Engines

01:42:53 Machine Shops For 2JZ

01:45:27 Is It Hard To Mess Up a 2JZ

01:48:10 The Cost To Build a 1000HP 2JZ

01:54:58 02:02:41 02:05:41 02:15:35 Performance Shops Dont Make Money

How Much Money Does a Automotive Parts Business Make

Titan Motorsports Audi Crash Incident

The Future For Titan Motorsports

02:18:09 B58 Running 6 Seconds01:41:11 Building Less Than 1000Hp 2JZ Engines

01:42:53 Machine Shops For 2JZ

01:45:27 Is It Hard To Mess Up a 2JZ

01:48:10 The Cost To Build a 1000HP 2JZ

01:54:58 Performance Shops Dont Make Money

02:02:41 How Much Money Does a Automotive Parts Business Make

02:05:41 Titan Motorsports Audi Crash Incident

02:15:35 The Future For Titan Motorsports

02:18:09 B58 Running 6 Seconds

02:21:14 Garage Builders Advice

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In todays episode we sit with Joe Irwin who breaks down what it really takes to build record fast Coyote engines, the mistakes that ruin builds, and the lessons most people learn the hard way.

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00:00 Intro

01:41 Joe's Involvement With Offshore Boat Racing

03:23 Smuggling Boats Back In The 80's

04:29 Building Boats Compared To Cars

08:51 Teaming Up With Brett Lasala

10:37 How Horsepower Has Changed

15:19 Engines That FFRE Builds

17:58 The Main Reason a Coyote Is So Great

21:46 Why Stock Coyote Cams Are Good Up To 1200HP

22:41 Whats Needed To Make Over 1000hp On Stock Block

Coyote

24:32 Coyote Engine 2500HP Limit

26:05 F150 Fastest 60-130

28:00 Best Coyote Cams After 1200HP

30:30 Why Coyotes Still Run VCT On The Intake Side

32:08 VCT and Oil Problems With Coyotes

33:50 Coyote Dry Sump Systems

36:42 Coyote Cast Block Limitations

38:40 Why FFRE Uses Predator Engines

41:25 Best Cylinder To use With The Coyote

42:21 Voodoo Engines Vs Predator Engines

43:23 Why Engine Blocks Crack

45:30 How Much Boost To Make 3000HP On a Coyote

46:13 The Affect Drag Racing Has On High Horsepower Coyote

Engines

48:54 Where Most Machine Shops Fail

51:33 Red Flags For A Machine Shop

54:18 How Long It Really Takes To Build An Engine

56:11 Does FFRE Work Directly With Customers?

57:02 How Much It Costs To Build A Big Power Coyote

59:01 How Much Does It Cost To Build a 6 Second Coyote

59:51 How Much It Costs To Build Brett Lasalas Engine

01:01:07 High Revving Engines With High Displacement Myth

01:03:17 Pushrod System Vs Follower Valve train

01:05:57 Coyote Vs LT

01:16:14 Why Vipers Make So Much Power

01:19:37 2JZ Dart Block

56:11 Does FFRE Work Directly With Customers?

57:02 How Much It Costs To Build A Big Power Coyote

59:01 How Much Does It Cost To Build a 6 Second Coyote

59:51 How Much It Costs To Build Brett Lasalas Engine

01:01:07 High Revving Engines With High Displacement Myth

01:03:17 Pushrod System Vs Follower Valve train

01:05:57 Coyote Vs LT

01:16:14 Why Vipers Make So Much Power

01:19:37 2JZ Dart Block

01:22:32 2JZ Dart Block Vs Billet Block

01:26:21 How Long It Takes For An Engine To Fail

01:29:57 How Oil Pressure Tells You Whats Happening In an

Engine

01:33:18 Why Sensors Are Extremely Important

01:35:31 Where Most People Fail With Engine Break In

01:40:13 Drag Racing vs Street Car Engine Ring Wear

01:41:45 How Many Miles Does It Take To Seat Rings

01:44:23 Best Advice For Garage Engine Builders

01:46:56 Timing An Engine

01:50:27 The Future For Brett Laslas Car

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In todays episode we sit with Richard Holdener who breaks down real engine dyno results while sharing what he has learned from years of cam testing turbo combinations and cylinder head data.

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In todays episode we sit with Jamie from Officially Gassed to talk about the UK racing scene, the fastest street cars in the UK, and what really makes UK car culture unique. From BMWs and Porsches to McLarens and Hondas, Jamie breaks down his builds, wild experiences, and lessons learned in the scene. This episode dives deep into tuning, street battles, and the future of Officially Gassed.

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00:00 Intro with Officially Gassed

02:34 Why Jamie Started YouTube

06:18 Jamie?s First Car

09:06 Peugeot 205 GTI Story

09:57 The Diesel Mini Days

10:57 Jamie?s Humble Beginnings

13:22 BHP vs HP Explained

19:37 Why Jamie Loves BMWs

21:15 Thoughts on Audis

22:12 Mercedes Experience

22:33 BMW Interiors Talk

23:36 Are All BMWs the Same?

25:14 Diesel BMWs Discussion

27:49 TDI Engines Explained

28:51 Petrol vs Diesel Debate

30:57 CarWow Collaboration

33:07 How OG Car Battles Started

36:37 Fastest Car Jamie?s Been In

39:09 Tukes Drives a Porsche

40:02 Porsche Chassis Codes

43:04 Best Porsche for Performance

44:35 Turbo vs NA Porsche

45:27 Why Porsches Rule the UK

46:49 Real Cost of Owning a Porsche

49:01 Porsche PDK Limits

52:35 What Counts as an Exotic

53:28 Which Porsche Is Exotic

56:42 Jamie?s Thoughts on Hondas

59:07 DC5 Integra Type R

01:02:56 Overbuilding Cars

01:04:01 Cost of Jamie?s Honda Build

01:07:13 Inside the DC5 Build

01:16:05 Sequential Gearbox Setup

01:18:52 How to Drive a Sequential

01:20:45 Sequential vs H Pattern

01:22:24 Paddle vs Stick Shift

01:24:53 RB vs 2JZ Debate

01:28:16 UK vs US Car Culture

01:33:53 UK?s Fastest Street Cars

01:35:38 1Stock?s UK Influence

01:49:13 Racing on Airstrips

01:50:31 Buying a Fake Quattro

01:56:12 Jamie Buys a McLaren

02:00:04 Why Jamie Chose McLaren

02:03:46 The Stage 1 2 3 Tuning Trend

02:08:02 The Future of Officially Gassed

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In todays episode we sit with Shane Tecklenburg who his insights on making huge power with boost, from 2000+ HP 4 cylinders to the legendary Ekanoo 2JZ. He also breaks down tuning strategies and tips that help unlock maximum performance.

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In todays episode we sit with B2R Motorsports who builds some of the fastest street cars in Australia, pushing limits with billet engines and proven RB power. We dive into RB reliability, Australian street racing culture, and high horsepower engine builds that dominate both track and street.

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In todays episode Jay Meagher opens up on leaving Real Street Performance, building high horsepower engines, and breaking the 2JZ top speed world record.

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00:00 Intro

00:06 How Jay Got Into Cars

00:09 How Jay Got Into Performance Cars

00:10 How Jay Fell In Love With Supras

00:13 1000hp Import Vs Domestic

00:14 How Cars Feel Based On A Dyno Graph

00:15 Accepting Turbo Lag

00:16 Is Your Turbo Too Big Or Too Small?

00:22 How Torque Destroys Engines

00:25 Customers Blowing Engines Up

00:29 Cleaning Powder Coated Engine Parts

00:31 How Many Engine Shavings Are Acceptable?

00:35 Why Oil Not Getting Up To Temperature Is Bad

00:37 Why OEM Uses Lighter weight Oil

00:41 Pushing Oil Into Catch Cans

00:53 How Many Miles Should You Drive For Break In?

01:01:56 How Many Oil Coolers Should You Run?

01:07:09 How Jay Started Real Street

01:15:32 Jay Working With Hondas In The Early Days

01:18:25 How Jay Was Forced To Leave Real Street

01:46:01 The Rise Of New Turbo Companies

01:51:06 Breaking Precision Turbos

01:53:40 Running DLC Coated Bucks

02:02:53 What RPM Should An Engine Live at?

02:04:34 What Type of Oil You Should Run

02:08:21 What Compression Ratio Should You Run?

02:14:22 What Sensors Should You Run On Your Build

02:21:11 The Importance Of Running Knock Sensors

02:27:17 What Car Jay Would Buy With 50K

02:33:40 Porsche Vs Supra

02:34:34 Why People Are Buying Older Cars

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In todays episode Croydon Racing breaks down how they built the world?s fastest GT-Rs and what it took to smash the import record. We also dive into the limits of the RB platform and how they continue to push past them.

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In this episode, Chris Miller dives into what it took to break records 15 years ago in the Honda world, sharing insight on his setup, tuning strategies, and the challenges of pushing limits. We also get into how he started FTW fuel and making parts for the ZF8 transmission.

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In this episode, we sit down with Alex Flores to talk about tuning the 2025 Ford F150. We also dive into the downfall of the modern Mustang, why it?s lost its edge, and what?s really behind Ford?s decline as a brand.

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In today?s episode we sit down with Roumanos, one of the most recognized names in Australian racing, to talk about his insane 2000HP Nissan GTR build, RHM. We also dive into the evolution of motorsports in Australia and the intense rivalries shaping the scene today.

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In today?s episode we sit with Platinum Racing Products to talk about breaking records, their new RB26 cast block, and how they?re addressing common RB engine problems.

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In today?s episode, we sit down with  @CleanCulture  to talk about how Nick elevated the car show scene and how he collaborates with popular streamers like Duke Dennis, Kai Cenat, and Ray to help build their dream cars.

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In today?s episode, we sit down with Mike Botti and Jazz to dive into what it takes to build reliable, high horsepower Subarus and BMWs. We discuss why modern Subarus aren?t what they used to be and where both the Subaru and BMW platforms are headed in the future.

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In today?s episode, we sit down with Roberto from  @ravperformance  discuss how he builds fast and reliable street RBs, and his claim to being the king of street RBs in America.

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In todays episode we sit with  @Francis_von_louie  who breaks down the key differences between all BMW models, from classic icons to modern performance machines. We dive deep into common BMW problems, reliability concerns, and essential maintenance tips to keep your car running smoothly.

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00:00 Intro

03:46 Update On Francs AWD E36

05:57 Are 76mm Turbos Too Big For Street Cars?

08:08 Racing Against G80's In a Manual Car

10:13 How To Properly Shift Gears

14:23 The Apfelbeck Engine

17:08 The BMW M12 Engine

17:45 The BMW E21

24:19 The BMW E30

29:07 E30 Market Value

30:50 Building an BMW E30

36:13 Making Power With BMW E30

38:01 The BMW E30 Suspension Limitations

39:13 The BMW E28

41:39 The BMW E23

43:16 The BMW E31

44:10 The 8 Series BMW Electronics

44:42 The BMW M70 Engine

47:29 The BMW E32 Di?erential

48:03 The Quality Of Steel Use For Di?erentials

52:36 The BMW E34

54:31 The BMW E34 Electrical Issues

56:20 The BMW V8 and V12 Reliability

58:39 The BMW E36

01:00:16 The BMW S50B30

01:01:50 BMW VANOS

01:04:17 BMW S54 AEM

01:05:40 Removing Variable Valve Timing Drivability

01:07:13 BMW E36 Engines

01:10:10 Controlling Torque With S52 Engine On The Dyno

01:11:46 How To Control Torque On The Dyno

01:13:01 Choosing The Right Waste gate Spring

01:18:59 Tuner Misconceptions

01:20:04 BMW E38

01:23:08 E39 BMW Mechanical Issues

01:23:58 Does Warming Up Your Car Make Sense?

01:28:12 The E46 BMW

01:29:43 Horsepower Freaks Turbo Kit

01:33:46 The E46 Subframe

01:35:34 Building a BMW E46

01:36:30 The E39 BMW

01:37:59 E36 and E46 Suspension Geometry

01:38:44 The E36 Was The Best Handling Car In The 90s

01:41:34 MK4 Supra Handling

01:44:05 Why You Should Always Keep Learning

01:46:56 Building an E46 M3

01:47:39 The E66 BMW The Worst Car Of All Time

01:50:16 The BMW E60

01:50:56 The SMG Transmission

01:52:47 Horsepower Per Cylinder

01:54:53 The Best Engine Design

01:57:22 Choosing The Right Connecting Rods

01:58:57 Building a BMW V10 M5

01:59:25 The BMW N54

01:59:57 The E90 BMW

02:03:36 The BMW N55

02:04:59 The BMW F10

02:06:20 The BMW S63

02:08:15 The BMW M5

02:10:00 The BMW F80

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In todays episode we sit with  @AdamLZ  one of the biggest automotive YouTubers, to discuss how he built his multi-million dollar YouTube empire. Adam breaks down how he turned his passion for cars into a thriving business, how he strategically purchases his supercars, JDM icons, and drift builds, and how much money he?s actually made from YouTube, sponsorships, and his businesses.

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In todays episode we sit with  @Joannagmarie  to discuss her breaking the MPH record and getting into the 7s with her Honda civic drag build. She shares her experience as a woman in drag racing, reflecting on the challenges and triumphs she's faced. Joanna also talks about her early content days with the Honda S2000 and how her Mitsubishi Evo has continued to shape her content to this day.

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The Difference Between Cast and Billet Blocks on The Honda K-Series Engine

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The Worlds First Plaid Swapped Hellcat Challenger

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? @boostedboiz  explaines much money automotive Youtubers make monthly.

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? @boostedboiz  calls out Bisimoto in his K Series Honda Wagovan!

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? @boostedboiz  Kyle tells us the best 4 cylinder engine ever made.

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In today?s episode, we sit down with  @boostedboiz  to dive into their incredible journey in the world of engine swaps and performance builds. We discuss their K Series swaps, including the K swapped MR2, NSX, and the legendary Honda Odyssey, also known as the Rowdyssey. We also discuss their Tesla Plaid swaps, featuring the insane Tesla powered Honda Odyssey and the Tesla Plaid swapped Hellcat.

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In today's episode of The Street Alpha Podcast, we sit down with Ricardo from RPT Creations to explore his innovative builds, including K-series Mini Coopers and Civic 4G63 swaps. Ricardo shares his process for tackling these unique engine swaps and his approach to creating standout projects across various chassis.

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In today?s episode, we sit down with  @nyce1s  and  @iAmTaiBoogie  to explore how they?ve documented racing culture and captured some of its most iconic moments over the years. We also delve into the evolution of media over the past two decades and share insights on effective media management.

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00:00 Intro

03:40 Why Jae Started Filming Cars

07:48 Why Taiboogie Started Filming Cars

11:18 How Zoe Got Into Racing

14:20 How Jae And Zoe Started Working Together

15:29 How Jae Helped Others With Media Passes

16:41 The Best Way To Get A Media Pass To Drag Racing Events

21:00 How Taiboogies Videos Changed The Game

21:55 How Youtube Has Changed Over The Years

23:26 Why You Should Enjoy The Process Of Filming

26:06 Start Filming For The Right Reasons Not The Wrong Ones

28:07 The Di?erence Between Like and Dollars

30:33 How Media Should Monetize Their Brand

32:39 How Jae Transitioned Nyce1s To A Full time Business

36:36 Jae Working With Redbull

38:39 How People Could Improve Their Marketing

41:36 How Taigboogie Transitioned To Full time Filming

42:34 How Taiboogie Got His Name

43:50 How Nyce1s Came Up With Their Name

47:04 How The Way Car Media Is Filmed Has Changed

54:35 Jae Explains Why You Should Do Your Research

57:17 Running High Compression And Turbo Myth

58:27 Nyce1s Dyno Events

01:08:29 Fastguy Winning HDay 2024

01:10:56 Feral Vs Cleetus Mcfarland

01:12:57 Pimar vs Brett Lasala

01:14:51 Taiboogies Accident

01:20:58 Jae Shares His Thoughts On 1stock

01:22:51 The Importance Of Safety

01:31:08 Standing In the Wrong Places At Races

01:34:13 Why Jae Doesn't Do Ridealong Videos

01:35:11 Feral and Jae's Escape Story

01:37:48 Jae And Zoe Escape Story

01:42:18 Taiboogie Explains The Civic Chase Story

01:43:52 Taiboogie Explains The Helicopter Chase Video

01:45:04 Taiboogie Shares His Experience Filming Los Civic Vs S550 Mustang

01:47:25 Taiboogie Shares His Experience Filming the Civic vs GTR Race

01:50:11 White Porsche Vs Civic Race

01:51:16 The Proper Way To Handle Stipulations In Racing

01:54:10 Top Level Evo vs Budlite Mustang

01:55:43 Racers Acting Di?erent In Front Of Cameras

01:59:04 Taiboogies Biggest Video With Aki

02:02:38 Jae's Thoughts On Tyler Noboost

02:05:12 Why Racers Should Be Considered Athletes

02:11:26 What Hitting 1 Million Views Feel Like

02:12:37 How Much a 1 Million View Video Pays

02:14:07 How Youtube Pay Was Better Back Then

02:17:37 The Most Money Jae Made Filming

02:23:10 The Drag Racer Who Has The Best Marketing

02:26:32 Jae Explains Why Racers Should Post More

02:30:53 How Much It Costs To Film Racing

02:33:09 How Aki Used His Brand To Monetize

02:36:36 The Rules For Sharing Content

02:38:12 Racers Wanting To Be Tagged In Videos

02:45:00 Lloyd Banks Camera Drama

02:48:12 What Car You Would Buy With 50k

02:52:49 B Series Or K Series

02:59:27 Highest Horsepower All Motor K Series On Nitro

03:00:53 Shoutout To Media

03:05:44 How To Get In Contact With The Guests

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In today?s episode, we sit down with Bimmer PR who builds Puerto Rico's fastest BMWs. We discuss the drawbacks of BMW V8 engines, the costs involved in building a B58 engine, and share expert tips for pushing these machines to their limits. Whether you're a die hard BMW fan or simply curious about the latest innovations in the BMW platform, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration for you!

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00:00 Intro

03:14 Puerto Rican Car Culture

05:01 The Price Of Cars In Puerto Rico

07:25 Jenners Automotive Background

08:35 Improper Automotive Business Management

11:00 Working With People In The Automotive Business

12:26 Dealing With BMW Customers

14:57 Why Jenners Chose To Work With BMW

16:14 What Model BMW Jenners Started With

18:16 The Worst BMW Engein Of All Time

20:01 BMW Oil Change Intervals

21:51 Why BMW Does 6,000 Mile Oil Change Intervals

24:03 Blackstone Oil Testing

25:02 The BMW S65 and S85

26:17 How The B58 Changed The Game For BMW

29:31 How The Supra Made The B58 More Popular

30:06 A90 Supra Vs BMW M Owners

32:26 A90 Supra Culture

33:35 Test and Tune In Puerto Rico

35:38 How 1Stock Inspired The BMW Community In Puerto Rico

40:40 Why M240i's Have Been Crashing

43:29 The Importance Of Safety When Building A Car

46:15 How To Unlock Your BMW

48:37 Customers Being Impatient With Tunes

52:38 Shops Holding Customers Cars Too Long

56:12 Shops Charging Prices To Compete

56:56 Why Shops Charge Based O? Of Experience

01:00:55 How To Build An 8 Second G80

01:02:08 Building A 1000hp B58 For Less Than 30K

01:04:36 BMW Headgasket Issues

01:07:33 BMW S58 Torque Specs

01:08:31 The Importance Of Retorquing Head Studs

01:13:12 Prices Of BMW Transmissoins

01:15:30 B58 vs S58

01:17:04 Puerto Rico Builds Vs U.S Builds

01:19:40 What Is Considered Stock Block

01:24:33 Jenners Favorite BMW

01:25:55 Horsepower Freaks E36 Turbo Kits

01:27:19 BMW E46 Pros And Cons

01:30:43 Puerto Drag Racing Culture At The Track

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In today?s episode we sit down with Betun, the mastermind behind some of the world?s fastest rotary powered machines. From his iconic Starlet to his classic RX-7, Betun has been dominating the racing scene for years.

Recently, he made history by shattering records with a jaw-dropping 6.33-second run in his Starlet. Join us as we dive into the journey of Betun Performance, exploring the passion, innovation, and milestones that have cemented his legacy in the rotary racing world.

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00:00 Intro

02:20 The Di?erence In Puerto Rican Car Culture

03:01 Getting Information In Puerto Rico For Rotaries

04:46 Why Betun Chose To Work WIth The Rotary Engine

05:43 The Biggest Similarities Between Rotary and Banshees

06:16 How betun Fixed Reliablilty Issues With The Rotary

06:51 The Biggest Problem Found With Rotary Engines

07:25 How Much Power Betuns Cars Are Making

08:34 Why Betun Runs A 2 Rotor Engine

09:20 Billet Housing For Rotary Engine

09:56 What Betun Does For Apex Seals

10:20 How Many Passes Betun Gets With His Apex Seals

10:33 Betun's Teardown Inspection Process After Drag Racing

11:29 What ECU Betun Is Using

12:32 What Tricks Betun Has To Make The Rotary Reliable

13:38 The Most Power You Can Make On A 2 Rotor

14:47 What Turbo Betun Runs

15:22 Why Betun Chose An Apex Turbo

16:24 What Betun Does For Fuel On The Rotary Platform

17:37 Getting Air Into The Rotary Engine

18:03 What Transmission Betun Uses

19:05 Best Rotary Car To Get Into

19:59 How To Make 700HP On A Rotary

20:42 The Weakest Point On A 700HP Rotary

21:56 The Di?erence Between An 13B and The Renesis Engine

24:21 How Long It Took For Betun To Get Into The 6's

25:32 Challenges Betun Faced Getting Into The 6's

26:13 Rotary Parts Quality Is Not The Same

27:16 Rotary Vs Honda

28:38 Rotary Companies That Make Parts

28:59 Rotary Dowels Betun Is Using

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In today?s episode, we sit down with Ralph Barbosa and Luis to discuss how they achieved buying their dream of owning their ideal vehicles and their journeys as car enthusiasts. Ralph shares his deep passion for cars, which began with painting them during his younger years. His success in stand up comedy eventually enabled him to purchase his dream car, a 1971 Hakosuka GTR.

Join us as we unpack the inspiring stories of these two Texas born car enthusiasts.

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00:00 Intro

01:41 How Ralph Got Into Cars

03:13 How Ralph Barbosa Started Painting Cars

06:44 What Are Some Of The Hardest Colors To Paint

08:06 Ralphs Favorite Color To Paint

10:16 The Most Important Step In Painting A Car

10:25 Ralph Barbosa's Most Di?cult Process In Painting

10:59 How Ralph Met Luis

11:57 How Luis Learned About Cars

12:33 Ralphs Thoughts On Youtube Mechanics

15:17 What Sparked Ralph Barbosa's Interest In Cars

18:45 Ralpha Barbosas Favorite Cars

19:15 Why Ralph Barbosa Likes Chevys

21:47 Why Luis Loves Nissans

22:41 How Luis Car Caught On Fire

25:26 Why Ralph Barbosa Loves Nissans

30:58 Why Ralph Barbosa Left Auto Body Work

33:08 Ralph Sells His First Car

35:04 How Ralphs Ambition Lead To His Success

37:22 Luis Passion For Cars

38:10 Ralph and Luis Di?erence In Opinions

39:09 Ralphs Taste For Expensive Things

40:30 How Ralph Barbosa Buys His Cars

41:04 Ralph Barbosas Nissan 240sx

43:45 Ralpha Barbosas Skyline GTR

46:47 Ralph Buying An R34

48:36 Ralph Barbosa's Views On Money

50:30 How Ralph Barbosa Maintains His Cars While On Tour

52:54 Ralphs Financial Advice For Buying Cars

56:43 Ralph Meeting Comedians Who Are Into Cars

57:04 Ralphs Favorite Comedian Of All Time

59:05 Ralph Barbosa and Dave Chappelle Roadtrip

01:00:09 Ralph and Luis Favorite Car To Drive

01:02:26 Whats Next For Ralph And Luis

01:08:04 Ralph and Luis Making Car Content

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In today's episode, we sit down with Feral, the owner of HiBoost, to discuss his journey into Hondas and his early years in racing. A Jersey City native, Feral has been competing for over a decade, earning a reputation as one of the most formidable racers in the Honda community across the tri-state area. Known for some of the most iconic races in both street and track history, Feral shares his experiences, passion, and insights. We also dive into the recent controversy at the World Cup Finals, where he faced off against Cleetus McFarland. Stay tuned as we unpack the life and career of Feral

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00:00 Intro

02:33 How Feral Started Racing

04:01 Feral's Early Inspirations

04:42 How HI Boost Went From The Street To The Track

05:26 Why Feral Loves Street Racing

06:06 Feral's DC2 Integra With Butterfly Doors

07:42 Feral's EG Hatch

09:14 Hi Boost Vs Maryland

10:04 Feral's Thought On Street Racing Rules

10:22 Racing O? The Hands Vs O? The Light

10:54 Cars Running With No Alternators

12:03 Feral's Thoughts On Takeovers

14:23 Grudge Races At The Track With The EG Hatch

15:14 Anxiety While Drag Racing

16:27 How Much It Costs To Drag Race A Honda

17:57 What Your Budget Should Be For Drag Racing

19:19 Transmission Options For K Series

19:51 $30K Vs $100K Honda Build

22:40 Feral Opening Up A Shop

23:48 Feral's Bad Experiences Running A Car Shop

24:22 Feral's Tips On How To Not Get Scammed By Shops

26:31 How 700HP Hondas Were King Back Then

27:42 Di?erent Types Of Weights Hondas Use For Traction

29:11 The Importance Of a Prep Team

32:35 How Feral and Fastguy Met

33:51 How Many Races Hi Boost Has Had

36:48 The Inspiration for Hi Boost EG Hatch

38:25 The Fastest FWD Honda

39:57 Hi Boost Civic Setup

40:57 Hanging Weights In The Front Of Hondas

42:23 World Cup Finals Support

42:49 Why Feral Switched From The EG To The EK Coupe

0:43:113 The Importance of Running a Roll Cage

47:51 Hi Boost EK Coupe Build

51:38 Stick Shift Racing Class

52:53 EG vs EK For Drag Racing

54:13 How Much Power Hi Boost EK Coupe Makes

55:21 Hi Boost EK Rack and Pinion Comes Loose at H Day

56:46 Hi Boost Vs Frustrate

57:32 Hi Boost vs Cleetus Mcfarland

01:05:06 Why People Don't Respect Hondas

01:06:19 Hi Boost Vs Mustang at World Cup Finals

01:07:39 Hi Boost Future Racing Events

01:08:24 1700HP on Cast Block

01:09:26 Hi Boost Blows Motor In EK Coupe

01:12:51 Hi Boost Vs Farmtruck

01:15:09 Most Exciting Honda To Watch

01:16:34 What's Next For Hi Boost

01:20:39 Hi Boost Racing In Puerto Rico

01:24:55 Hi Boost Social Media

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In today?s episode, we sit down with Luis De Leon to discuss FuelTech?s journey as a company and how they?ve become innovators in motorsports ECUs. We dive into their latest release, the FT700, along with previous models like the FT500, FT550, and FT600. This episode covers everything FuelTech powers, from bikes and jet skis to Pro Mods. Grab a pen and pad as you won?t want to miss this one!

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00:00 Intro

00:02 Luis Background

00:05 How Fueltech Changed The Game

00:08 Cars That Fueltech Started With

00:10 How Much It Costs To Build A Pro Mod

00:14 Is Fueltech ONLY For Drag Racing Cars?

00:15 The Inspiration Behind The All In One ECU Dislpay

00:18 Fueltechs Early Competition

00:19 Why Fueltech Migrated To the USA

00:25 How Fueltech Got Into Working With Hondas

00:27 The Release Of The FT500

00:29 Was the Ft500 Late To The Market Compared To

Competitors

00:31 How Domestic Cars Influenced Imports

00:33 Why Fueltech Is Better Than Other Companies

00:39 Fueltech Failsafe Features Missing

00:41 FT700 Features

00:51 When The FT700 Will Release

00:55 FT700 VS FT600

01:02:27 Who Should Choose Your ECU?

01:05:00 People Saying Fueltech Is Junk

01:09:39 What Injectors Fueltech O?ers

01:11:08 Running Too Big Of An Injector

01:13:50 How Fueltech Injectors Compare To Other Brands

01:17:36 High Impedence Vs Low Impedance

01:20:36 Fast Jetskis Running Fueltech

01:25:56 The Di?culty of Steering A Promod

01:33:29 How Pro Mods Run The Biggest Injectors

01:40:53 Why Fueltech Doesnt Run on BMW and Audi

01:46:57 Fueltech TCM Control For ZF Transmission

01:52:06 How The Fueltech Headquarters Is Doing After The Flood

01:58:28 Why Fueltech Increased Prices

02:01:52 Why Fueltech Injectors Are Better Than ID

02:04:57 Will Fueltech Have More Honda Support01:40:53 Why Fueltech Doesnt Run on BMW and Audi

01:46:57 Fueltech TCM Control For ZF Transmission

01:52:06 How The Fueltech Headquarters Is Doing After The Flood

01:58:28 Why Fueltech Increased Prices

02:01:52 Why Fueltech Injectors Are Better Than ID

02:04:57 Will Fueltech Have More Honda Support

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In today?s episode, we have the honor of sitting down with the legendary Keiichi Tsuchiya, famously known as the "Drift King." We dive into his incredible career in motorsports, exploring how he revolutionized the art of drifting and his passion for cars. Tsuchiya shares insights into his early days in racing, the pivotal moments that shaped his journey, and the cars that have defined his career.

We also get his take on the modern drifting scene and how it has evolved since he first started, from the techniques to the culture that surrounds it. Whether you're a die-hard fan of motorsports or just discovering the world of drifting, this conversation is packed with fascinating stories and valuable perspectives from one of the sport's most influential figures.

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In todays episode we sit with  @danruee  and  @CicioPerformance  to discuss AWD GTR's vs RWD GTR's, Hellcats at FL2K and V10 engines vs the GTR Vr38. We also unpack the expectations this year at FL2K24 and where Cicio sees himself placing this year at the event.

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In todays episode we sit with Vic and Mac to discuss the 2JZ vs VR38, drag racing pots and Vic's Supra against Macs GTR racing in the same class at FL2K 24.

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In today's episode, we sit down with Sonic, Ahmed, and Bari to talk about some of the most controversial races from back in the day. From racing Hondas to now owning a shop called New England Motors, Sonic and the crew have made a name for themselves by breaking world records in multiple classes, all while having some of the cleanest Hondas around.

We also discuss Batman's S2000 racing against Hesi and upcoming call outs. This episode was a fun one, so sit back, relax, and enjoy!

00:00 Intro

01:09 Street Alpha Merch

01:31 New York Vs Connecticut Pizza

04:29 The Race That Inspired Sonic

06:24 Sonics First K Swap

06:52 Who Was The First To Put K Swap a Honda

08:06 Who Made The AWD K Swap Popular?

10:03 E Town Drag Racing

10:49 Why Sonic Opened Up a Shop

14:45 How Sonic and His Brothers Opened Up New England Motors

16:27 How Clean Pictures Help With Car Sales

17:45 Why Ahmed Keeps The Shop Super Clean

19:14 How Sonic Met Bari

20:12 Racing In NY

21:29 New Generation of Street Racing

24:03 Street Outlaws Influence On Street Racing

25:34 Nutty Money Races

29:07 Sonic Vs Hi Boost

33:31 How Sonic Came Up With His Name

36:32 Street Racing Back Then In CT

37:30 Which Tri-State Has The Best Racing

38:21 The New York Street Racing Culture

40:03 Batman's Viral Race

41:04 Batman's Switch To An Auto For The S2K

42:06 The Price To Build A Fast Car Today

43:24 Why Batman Bought An S2000

49:54 Batman Vs Hesi

01:05:10 Why Sonic Doesn't Street Race

01:06:16 Batman Callouts

01:08:59 Drag Racing Vs Roll Racing

01:10:58 World Cup Finals 2023

01:12:43 World's First Stock Chassis All Motor 8 Second Car

01:15:59 How Sonic Met Jamie Marsh

01:16:28 FTW Purple Race Gas

01:19:53 Jamie Marsh's Ambition

01:22:26 Why Sonic's Cars Are Consistent

01:24:07 Sonics Car Build Specs

01:24:58 Sonic Racing Against A 2JZ BMW

01:26:10 Why People Don't Respect Hondas

01:27:46 Power To Weight On The Street

01:29:43 Sonic Keeping Full Interior In His Race Cars

01:31:14 The Pressure Of Street Racing

01:33:25 Races From Back In The Day

01:35:00 How BMW's Changed Street Racing

01:35:44 Cacho Vs White Porsche

01:36:34 Cacho Vs Rodney

01:37:21 GTR VS Honda Civic

01:42:16 Sonics Youtube Channel

01:43:33 Surprise Guest

01:45:24 The Difference In Paint Job Quality

01:46:16 Best Honda Engine To Start With

01:48:51 The Best Power Level To Drive On The Street

01:51:49 Honda Civics Vs Bolt On BMW's

01:52:52 Tuning With Hondas

01:54:26 B Series Vs K Series

01:57:34 How Much It Costs To Build A Honda

02:00:11 Dream Honda Build

02:02:56 Honda Prices In Today's Market

02:04:03 How Much It Costs To Restore A Honda

02:05:19 Where To Go To Repair an NSX

02:06:53 The Best Honda Chassis For Drag Racing

02:08:06 Why Ahmed Builds Clean Cars

02:10:49 What's Next For Sonic and The Team

02:13:37 Why R&D Has Stopped For Hondas

02:15:34 Vacuum Pumps In Honda All Motor Class

02:17:33 Why Big Companies Need To Come Out To Events

02:18:04 Why You Don't See Hondas At TX2K

02:19:11 Cleetus Mcfarland AWD Shootout

02:20:18 Future Events Sonic Will Be Attending

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In today's episode, we sit down with Tony Palo, owner of T1 Race Development, to explore his journey in the automotive performance world. From starting with Hondas to building the world's fastest GTRs, Tony shares his experiences. We also discuss his early tuning days, the challenges of the Audi V10 and GTR platforms, and the founding of Injector Dynamics. This insightful episode was a pleasure to record, and we're thrilled to have Tony as a guest on the podcast!

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In todays episode we sit with Robert owner of Xona Rotor to discuss how to choose the right turbo, journal bearing turbos vs ball bearing turbos, how to properly prime a turbo, how to read compressor maps and the legendary FP green, red, black, and zero turbos.

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In this episode of the Street Alpha Podcast, we dive deep into the world of camshafts with Greg from GSC. We discuss how to spec the right camshaft for your build, whether it's NA or boosted, and explore how camshafts are made. Learn if stock camshafts are worth it, which aftermarket options are best, and get tips on picking the perfect camshaft for your setup. Tune in to discover everything you need to know about camshafts in the automotive world!

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00:00:00 Intro

00:01:43 How GSC Started

00:09:55 How Camshafts Work

00:12:10 How Camshafts Are Made

00:15:06 Choosing Camshafts For The Right Reasons

00:19:10 Overbuilding Camshafts For Future

00:22:54 Camshafts For Street Alpha Build

00:25:28 RB26 1500hp Camshaft Spec

00:28:12 GSC Camshaft Series

00:30:15 Understanding Camshaft Specs

00:31:59 Why GSC Doesn't Work On LS Engines

00:33:51 Camshaft Advertised Duration

00:35:29 BMW Camshafts

00:39:09 B58 Vs S58 Valve-train Differences

00:43:46 1200HP S58 Camshaft

00:45:19 White Rice 2JZ Build

00:47:44 Back To The BMW S58 Limitations

00:50:07 Making 1000HP Is Not The Same Anymore

00:51:38 Valve Spring Technology Advancements

00:51:59 Dual Springs Vs Conical Springs

00:53:40 F150 Coyote Cams

00:56:11 OEM Coyote Cams Vs Aftermarket

00:57:12 NA Vs Boosted Camshafts

00:58:49 The Best Camshaft For A Boosted F150 Coyote

01:01:54 GSC Honda Projects

01:04:00 Myles Gringotegra Build

01:04:20 Honda B Series Limitations

01:08:49 Lamborghini Cams

01:12:22 Lamborghini Valve-train Limitations

01:16:16 Why Most Of The Fastest Cars Run GSC Parts

01:17:45 GSC Developing For RB26

01:19:59 Cast Vs Billet Camshafts

01:21:28 Who Should Run Billet Cams

01:23:39 The Downside Of Running Cast Cams

01:24:12 DLC Coated Buckets With Billet Cams Myth

01:27:24 Do All Camshaft Manufactures Have The Same Machinery

01:29:29 Copy And Paste Manufacturers

01:32:05 Whats Next For GSC

01:33:38 GSC C8 Involvement

01:35:34 How Greg Feels About Cam Chop

01:37:21 Coyote Copied GTR

01:38:49 Customer Requests For Cam Chop

01:40:09 How EV Cars Lack Character

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In todays episode we sit with ?@337speed? to discuss the popular debate of Coyote Vs LS and the design difference between the two platforms. He also breaks down a good first car to buy for starters and also what cars to stay away from. 337 Speed dives into how his career as an influencer began and when he plans on making a full time comeback to social media.

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In todays episode we sit with Martin Musial Owner of AMS Performance to discuss his world record breaking Lamborghini Huracan which ran a 6.98 1/4 mile. We cover his involvement as an industry leader the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, Nissan GT-R, Subaru and many other platforms. For many years AMS performance has led the industry breaking records before anyone else crowning them the leaders of innovation in motorsports.

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In todays episode we sit with Leeky Da Bike Star to discuss his rise to fame in NYC Bike Life, his choice of top bike life cities, his appearance on America's Got Talent, and the best bikes to start riding with.

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In todays episode we sit with Nathan Cicio Owner Of Cicio Performance to discuss his world record breaking Audio R8 which was the fastest street car with a 60-130 in 2.37 seconds. His involvement as an industry leader with the C8 corvtette and how automotive shops are currently running their businesses and where they could improve overall.

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In todays episode we sit with Dre Owner of JDMDRE who breaks down everything we need to know about how to import JDM cars into the US. He also discusses financing JDM cars, and how he runs his business being the number 1 MK4 Supra dealer in America.

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In todays episode we sit with Dave Owner Of Headgames Motorworks to discuss everything he knows about cylinder heads and what he's learned over the past 20 plus years in the automotive industry. He breaks down the best cylinder heads of all time and the worst cylinder heads of all time. Dave also covers a lot of misconceptions with machine shops.

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In todays episode we sit with Vic owner of Induction Performance to talk about his World's Fastest MK4 Supra, The legendary 2JZ engine and why it's superior to all other import engines. He also breaks down the key differences with the B58 in the MK5 Supra compared to the MK4 2JZ.

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In todays episode we sit with Eli owner of MNM Eventz to discuss how to host a car event, how much it costs, and the struggles he faces hosting a car show. He also discusses how takeovers have been ruining the car scene and affecting everyone as a whole.

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In todays episode we sit with Andrew Hawkins from Motive Video and Herman from Platinum Racing Products to get technical with the Nissan Skyline platform. They break down how to build an 8 second Nissan Skyline specifically the RB26 along with the best setups to run on a skyline making power. We also go into detail about GTR Festival coming to the states and the Australian car scene vs the American car scene.

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