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Street Alpha Podcast

Get into the driver's seat with Street Alpha Podcast! Join our podcast as we explore the stories of prominent figures in the car community, dive into controversial topics, and get the latest news from the car scene. Let us be your guide to the ever-changing world of cars and all their secrets.

  1. JAN 13

    RPT Creations On K Series Swapped Mini Coopers, Civic 4G63 Swaps, and Racing

    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. Footage Credits:  @ThatRacingChannel  |  @Dvniemela  RPT Creations Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rpt_creations Street Alpha Merch: https://streetalpha.co/ FOLLOW STREET ALPHA PODCAST ON: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/streetalphapodcast TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@streetalphapodcast SPONSORS: MINTY DETAILING: https://www.instagram.com/mintydetailing/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    3h 11m

  2. JAN 2

    Nyce1s & Taiboogie On Documenting The Racing Culture and Best Moments

    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. Nyce1s Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialnyce1s/ Taiboogie Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtaiboogie/ Zoe Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offsetzoe__/ //Street Alpha Merch: https://streetalpha.co/ 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 Difference 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 Different 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 FOLLOW STREET ALPHA PODCAST ON: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/streetalphapodcast TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@streetalphapodcast SPONSORS: MINTY DETAILING: https://www.instagram.com/mintydetailing/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    3h 9m

  3. 2024-12-25

    Bimmer PR On Building Puerto Rico's Fastest BMWs, V8 BMW Engines, and The B58

    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!  @bimmerpr5139  Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bimmerpr **Elite Tuner Car Show Tickets: https://tickets.thefoat.com/EliteTuner/Autotopia++Puerto+Rico/tickets/id-poMtMD7zWuHV/ Street Alpha Merch: https://streetalpha.co/ 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 Off 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 FOLLOW STREET ALPHA PODCAST ON: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/streetalphapodcast TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@streetalphapodcast SPONSORS: MINTY DETAILING: https://www.instagram.com/mintydetailing/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 38m

  4. 2024-12-18

    Betun Performance On Building the World’s Fastest Rotaries

    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. Betun Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betun.performance Footage credits: @FasterMotorsports Street Alpha Merch: https://streetalpha.co/ Freshlinks Nobori Flags:https://www.freshlinksshop.com/shop?Category=NOBORI%2520FLAGS 00:00 Intro 02:20 The Difference 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 Difference 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 FOLLOW STREET ALPHA PODCAST ON: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/streetalphapodcast TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@streetalphapodcast SPONSORS: MINTY DETAILING: https://www.instagram.com/mintydetailing/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    42 min

  5. 2024-12-10

    Ralph Barbosa On Buying Dream Cars Through Comedy & Luis Builds and Painting

    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. Ralph Barbosa Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ralphbarbosa03 Luis Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/username_af Footage credits:  @username_af  Street Alpha Merch: https://streetalpha.co/ Freshlinks Nobori Flags:https://www.freshlinksshop.com/shop?Category=NOBORI%2520FLAGS 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 Difficult 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 Difference 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 FOLLOW STREET ALPHA PODCAST ON: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/streetalphapodcast TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@streetalphapodcast SPONSORS: MINTY DETAILING: https://www.instagram.com/mintydetailing/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 15m

  6. 2024-12-04

    Hiboost On His 1800HP Honda, Racing Against Cleetus Mcfarland and World Cup Finals

    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 Hiboost Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hiboost //Street Alpha Podcast Honda Merch: https://streetalpha.co/products/street-alpha-podcast-set-t-shirt "Streetalpha" For 20% Off Freshlinks Flags! //Freshlinks Nobori Flags: https://www.freshlinksshop.com/shop?Category=NOBORI%2520FLAGS 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 Off The Hands Vs Off 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 Different 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 FOLLOW STREET ALPHA PODCAST ON: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/streetalphapodcast TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@streetalphapodcast SPONSORS: MINTY DETAILING: https://www.instagram.com/mintydetailing/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 26m

  7. 2024-11-14

    Fueltech On The New FT700, Fueltech Pro Mod Dyno Runs, and Tuning Capabilities

    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! Fueltech Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fueltech Luis De Leon Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luisdeleon 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 Offers 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 Difficulty 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 **Street Alpha Podcast Merch**: https://streetalpha.co/ FOLLOW STREET ALPHA PODCAST ON: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/streetalphapodcast TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@streetalphapodcast FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556020304594 SPONSORS: MINTY DETAILING: https://www.instagram.com/mintydetailing/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    2h 8m

  8. 2024-10-25

    Keiichi Tsuchiya The Drift King Talks Drifting, Formula D and What The Future Holds For Motorsports

    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. Keiichi Tsuchiya's Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/driftkingtelevsion // Interpreter// Shota Yaguchi Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shotayaguchifilms Huge Thanks to @racersandtuners and @driftbattleusa for allowing us to film this interview. Footage Credits: @shotayaguchifilms | @coywhite | @Jeremy.media |  @formuladrift  FOLLOW STREET ALPHA PODCAST ON: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/streetalphapodcast TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@streetalphapodcast SPONSORS: MINTY DETAILING: https://www.instagram.com/mintydetailing/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    24 min
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Get into the driver's seat with Street Alpha Podcast! Join our podcast as we explore the stories of prominent figures in the car community, dive into controversial topics, and get the latest news from the car scene. Let us be your guide to the ever-changing world of cars and all their secrets.

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    Street Alpha
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    75
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