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  1. 15h ago

    211. 25 Years Of Tuning, Best Bang For Buck Builds, Who Owns Your Tune? w/ Shawn Church

    Shawn Church joins the show to talk about how he has been tuning cars in Los Angeles since 2002 and still puts about a thousand through his shop a year. We get into where the real bang for buck is right now, why he thinks locked tune files are nonsense, and what 25 years in California has taught him about getting more out of cars. Take your build up a whole new level with 6XD Gearbox: https://6xdgearbox.com Code "Minnoxide5" for 5% off High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! Ship With Sure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts:  https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt 0:00 Intro — Church Automotive Testing 1:58 From Intel and an MBA to a dyno in a rented shop 8:28 The World of 1000HP Being THe Norm 12:36 VR30 vs B58, and the cheap way into platforms 15:47 Best bang for buck at 600hp and at 1000hp 20:09 The direct injection cost ceiling 25:30 E85 and States With Bad Fuel 32:24 Flex fuel done right, and the corn math nobody checks 45:07 Discussing Remote Tuning 49:18 $3,000 before you touch the car: C8 TCU unlock 55:45 Cheap software, Big power, Blown motors 1:00:08 Tuning schools, educated customers, and building a tuner shop 1:11:53 Who owns your tune? 1:19:04 Choosing customers, working with shops, and the pre-dyno checklist 1:28:58 What Happens When A Car Blows On A Dyno 1:37:40 Walking away from Tuning Exotics 1:45:33 EPA, CARB, and what it costs to run a shop in LA

  2. Jul 22

    210. Motorsport Wiring, Honda and Porsche Builds, EV Swaps, and Judging Car Shows w/ Rywire

    Ryan of Rywire joins the show to talk motorsport wiring, building Honda and Porsche EV swaps, and what it's like judging car shows around the world — including SEMA's Battle of the Builders. Take your build up a whole new level with 6XD Gearbox: https://6xdgearbox.com Code "Minnoxide5" for 5% off High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! Ship With Sure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts:  https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt 0:00 - Intro 0:12 - Ryan of Rywire's Honda Roots & Getting Into Porsche 1:27 - Sourcing a 964 from Japan for the SEMA Build 3:49 - Ryan's EV Swap Journey: Tesla Motors, His Own EV S2000 & the Toyota 14:50 - Ryan's Origin Story: College Dropout to Wiring Harness Hustler 22:33 - Building Rywire: R&D, Platform Coverage & Customer Support 32:53 - Rywire's Customer Base & Ryan's Own Track Days 38:42 - Modernizing Air-Cooled 911s & Inside the 964 Build 46:43 - Tuning Individual Throttle Bodies & Ryan's Early Drive-by-Wire Builds 52:12 - Choosing ECUs & PDM Programming 58:32 - The Type R-Swapped S2000: K20C1, Port Injection & Daily Driving 1:02:49 - Japan Trips, Tokyo Auto Salon & Trip Planning 1:09:23 - Judging Car Shows Worldwide & Inside SEMA's Battle of the Builders 1:17:42 - Ryan's Judging Philosophy & Favorite Builds 1:28:17 - The Indonesia & Guam Judging Backstory 1:33:34 - Why Ryan Builds Old Cars & Rywire's Complementary Parts 1:41:25 - What Makes Tuning an EV So Different 1:45:24 - Career Reflection, the BBI Partnership

  3. Jul 15

    209. The EPA Ruling, The Right To Modify, What is SEMA Garage w/ Jim Moore

    Jim Moore, VP of OEM & Product Development at SEMA, joins the show from SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, CA to break down the EPA's new ruling recognizing SEMA Certified emissions as a legal pathway, how CAD data and Tech Transfer help aftermarket manufacturers build parts, and why the fight over ADAS and the Right to Modify is the next big battle for the industry. Take your build up a whole new level with 6XD Gearbox: https://6xdgearbox.com Code "Minnoxide5" for 5% off High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! Ship With Sure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt 0:00 Visiting SEMA Garage and Meeting Jim Moore 5:14 CAD Data, Reverse Engineering & What Is SEMA Garage 14:21 The June 29 EPA Ruling: History of Emissions Regs & SEMA Certified 20:29 How SEMA Garage Helps Small & Large Manufacturers 26:54 SEMA's Economic Impact & Jim's Automotive Roots 32:06 Software-Defined Vehicles 37:49 Growing SEMA: Goals & Protecting Modification Rights 43:31 ADAS Regulation: Getting Ahead of the Next Fight 49:17 Modern Tech, Classic Cars, Crate Engines & EO Certification 54:43 Decoding the VECI Label & Engine Families 1:00:26 From Aftermarket to Factory, Trends, Trucks & Powersports 1:05:58 The Real Cost of Skipping Compliance: Counterfeits & Consequences 1:11:44 Joining SEMA: Costs, Member Benefits & CAD Data Access 1:17:23 PRI, Small Track Advocacy & Trump's Right-to-Repair Order 1:22:13 How SEMA Got the President's Attention

  4. Jul 10

    208. Smeedia on the EJ33 Swap, Modding Subarus and Choosing Builds

    Tanner and Matt from Smeedia join the show to talk building EJs the right way, why "reliable" high-horsepower Subarus aren't reality, and the black box data that gets people caught trying to hide a tune from the dealership. And of course the EJ33. Take your build up a whole new level with 6XD Gearbox: https://6xdgearbox.com Code "Minnoxide5" for 5% off High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! Ship With Sure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts:  https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt 00:00 Intro 00:17 Meet Tanner & Matt of Smeedia 02:19 Quitting the 9-5 06:54 Selling the House, Live Streams & Growing Smeedia 11:40 Building Cars You Love vs. Chasing Views 20:27 Starting the Shop 25:58 Building EJs Right and High-HP Reliability 29:42 Tuning Horror Stories & Customers 33:36 If You Could Only Keep One Car 39:20 The Maserati Story 41:50 Which Subaru To Buy, Black Box Data and Getting Caught 45:16 Warranty Claims, Goodwill & Modifying Before/After Warranty 53:04 Subaru Power Tiers, Oil Intervals & Head Gasket Talk 1:00:50 About the EJ33, swap, and what's next 1:16:22 Donut Media Collab 1:19:36 Full vs. "Poor Man's" Six-Speed Swap

  5. Jul 3

    207. Building 1000HP Evos, Engine Programs, Pushing the B58 and GR Corolla Platforms w/ SpeedLab INC

    The California trip continues with a visit to Speed Lab Inc in California to sit down with Ronnie, and his fiancée Lexi ended up joining too. We get into building one of the most respected Evo shops in the country, engine assembly, the SPL 900/1000 programs, coatings, torque plating, and what actually separates a professional builder from everyone else. Also: the highest horsepower GR Corolla on the planet lives in their shop. And of course we talk about the Mk5 Supra. Take your build up a whole new level with 6XD Gearbox: https://6xdgearbox.com Code "Minnoxide5" for 5% off High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! Ship With Sure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts:  https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt 0:00 - Intro to Speedlab INC 7:52 - Running the Shop: In-House Philosophy & the Dyno Process 16:44 - Engine Building Fundamentals: Clearances, Pins, Rods & Cranks 28:42 - Reliability at High Horsepower: Cost, Rod Materials & Tune Maps 45:22 - Lexi's Supra Build 52:12 - Developing the SPL Engine Program 1:04:56 - Coatings & Materials: Rings, Pins & Bearings 1:12:24 - Inside the SPL 900 & SPL 1000 Builds 1:22:19 - The Supra Program & How Ronnie and Lexi Met 1:28:40 - Tuning, Influences & Life at the Shop 1:37:10 - Scaling the Business with Shop Monkey & Customer Grind 1:42:06 - Reputation and the viral dyno video 1:47:35 - Customer Cars, Pre-Dyno Inspections & Dyno Safety 1:58:28 - The Car Collection Story: Subaru to Supra to Evo 2:07:51 - Rod Bolts & the World's Fastest GR Corolla

  6. Jun 25

    206. Nelson Racing Engines, 2000HP Streetcars, the SSC Tuatara, Fast and the Furious w/ Tom Nelson

    Tom Nelson of Nelson Racing Engines has been building twin turbo engines for over 30 years. He shares stories about the SSC Tuatara's 281 MPH record run, 2,000HP streetcars, and the 68 Charger that ended up in Fast & Furious. Take your build up a whole new level with 6XD Gearbox: https://6xdgearbox.com Code "Minnoxide5" for 5% off High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! Ship With Sure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts:  https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt 0:00 - Intro 0:18 - Tom Nelson's Origin Story & Early Racing Days 2:48 - Starting the Business: Grandma's Garage to Machine Shop 12:11 - Growing NRE: Hot Rod Magazine, ESPN & Twin Turbo Fame 19:52 - Engine Rebuilds, Trophy Trucks & Jet Boat Racing 41:58 - The Mirror Image Turbo: Patent, Manufacturing & Going Public 44:17 - Breaking His Back in 2016 & Remote Tuning from a Body Cast 47:39 - Turbos vs Blowers 52:53 - In-House Builds, Roadster Shop & the AWD GTO 55:48 - AI, 3D Printing & the Four-Valve 500ci Dream Engine 1:01:20 - The SSC Tuatara: Engine, Record Runs & 281 MPH 1:16:13 - Reliability, Customers & Valve Train Tech 1:20:16 - The Secret Project, Shelby Code Red & Custom Parts 1:26:35 - The Alien Intake & Crankshaft Balancing Deep Dive 1:34:33 - What Tom Is Most Proud Of & What's Next for NRE 1:40:48 - The Maximus: 68 Charger Build plus The Fast & The Furious

  7. Jun 18

    205. 2000HP Trucks, Choosing Types of Boost, and LS vs LT w/ New Era Performance

    Alex from New ERA Performance has built everything from 2,000hp trucks to full interior sedans that run eights — this episode covers choosing the right power adder, the LS vs. LT debate, and what it actually costs to build serious horsepower. Take your build up a whole new level with 6XD Gearbox: https://6xdgearbox.com Code "Minnoxide5" for 5% off High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package T uned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! Ship With Sure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts:  https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt 0:00 Intro 7:20 First Car Modifications & Racing Days 9:36 The Build Progression Over the Years 11:15 Safety, Speed & Why Eighth Mile Makes Sense 14:04 High Power Build Costs: Budget Motors to Billet Blocks 18:24 Selling the Cars 22:35 Fast Trucks 29:51 Standalone ECUs: Motec, Holley & FuelTech 35:23 Tuning Multiple Platforms 39:03 LS vs. LT 40:06 Building a 1,000hp Camaro 43:22 Stock Blower vs. 2650 Explained 47:23 Single vs. Twin Turbo: Real World Differences 49:48 Suspension Preferences 53:06 The '57 Bel Air LT4 Swap in the Shop 1:01:05 Fuel Strategy at High Power Levels 1:02:42 LS vs. LT & Weird Swaps 1:05:21 Fab Work, Wiring & What Stays In-House 1:08:44 Track Access in California & Traveling to Race 1:17:58 What should the next build be? 1:23:22 Little Gangsters Class & Budget Race Builds 1:31:12 Ford vs. Mopar & Corvette Owners 1:34:06 When to Go TH400

  8. Jun 11

    204. Building Racecars, Winning TX2K, Street Outlaws and Twin Turbo F150's w/ JayFab Performance

    Jay Garcia of Jayfab Performance Fabrication joins the show to share his journey from working at HPP Racing to building Street Outlaws cars, winning TX2K with Billy's twin turbo ZL1, and building custom twin turbo kits for the Ford F-150 platform. Take your build up a whole new level with 6XD Gearbox: https://6xdgearbox.com Code "Minnoxide5" for 5% off High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! Ship With Sure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts:  https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - Growing Up in the Industry: RPM, HPP Racing & Learning 5:07 - Going Solo 9:46 - Street Outlaws: Building for Monza, Kamikaze & the Cast 13:24 - Opening JayFab Performance & Starting Debt-Free 19:10 - Building Billy's Texas 2K Car 26:40 - Texas 2K Year 1: So Close. 28:16 - Year 2: Upgrades, Alcohol Fuel, and Taking the Win 39:10 - The Final Round Breakdown & Billy's Win 43:44 - What's Next for the 2K Program & Heavyweight Class Rules 47:35 - Headers, Turbo Placement & Keeping It Small 59:35 - Getting Into F-150s & Building the Twin Turbo Kit 1:09:17 - Stage 1, 2 & 3 Kits vs Whipple Kits 1:36:15 - Motec, GT500 Builds & the LMP Car 1:43:50 - Street Outlaws Memories: Kamikaze, Big Chief & Daddy Dave

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  • Creator
    minnoxide
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    217
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