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Join custom car builders Tim Lajambe and Rob Mosser as they dive into automotive culture , custom builds , innovation, business, and the personalities behind the industry .  From incredible successes to costly mistake, we talk about what it really takes to build something extraordinary . You can check out our Youtube channel here to watch our videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/TrickFactory Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/trickfactory_customs https://www.facebook.com/trickfactorycustoms/ https://www.tiktok.com/@trickfactorycustoms

  1. 09/30/2025

    Stay Away From"Exotic Engine Swaps" - Cool on Paper, Nightmare in Reality

    We’ve all seen the viral builds — a W12 in a WRX, a jet engine in a Civic, or some crazy exotic swap that looks amazing on paper. But here’s the reality: most of those projects end up unfinished, stuck in the shop, or burning way more time and money than anyone expected. In this episode, we’re breaking down why exotic swaps and wild setups usually aren’t worth it. From impossible-to-find parts, endless wiring nightmares, custom fabrication, and tuning headaches, to the resale value that vanishes the second you cut the first mount — we cover it all. If you actually want a car you can drive (and not just park for Instagram likes), proven platforms like LS, JZ, and K-series swaps are the way to go. They’re reliable, supported, and you’ll actually get to enjoy the build instead of fighting it forever. 👉 Tune in as we talk social media hype vs. real-world reliability, share shop stories, and explain why exotic swaps are more trouble than they’re worth Email us at media@trickfactory.com for any questions, inquiries or sponsorship opportunities HPA Academy Discount Code: TRICK50 HPA Academy Affiliate links:  Homepage: https://hpcdmy.co/tfc EFI Tuning: https://hpcdmy.co/tfc-efi Engine Building: https://hpcdmy.co/tfc-engine Wiring: https://hpcdmy.co/tfc-wiring Suspension & Car Setup: https://hpcdmy.co/tfc-setup Fabrication & Design: https://hpcdmy.co/tfc-fab  Diesel Tuning: https://hpcdmy.co/tfc-diesel Driver Training: https://hpcdmy.co/tfc-driver Electric Vehicles: https://hpcdmy.co/tfc-ev VIP: https://hpcdmy.co/tfc-vip You can check out our Youtube channels here:  https://youtube.com/@TrickFactory https://youtube.com/@ModifywithTFC   Follow us on Social Media:  https://www.instagram.com/trickfactory_customs https://www.facebook.com/trickfactorycustoms/ https://www.tiktok.com/@trickfactorycustoms #modifywithTFC #automotivepodcast #westcoastdreammachines

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Join custom car builders Tim Lajambe and Rob Mosser as they dive into automotive culture , custom builds , innovation, business, and the personalities behind the industry .  From incredible successes to costly mistake, we talk about what it really takes to build something extraordinary . You can check out our Youtube channel here to watch our videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/TrickFactory Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/trickfactory_customs https://www.facebook.com/trickfactorycustoms/ https://www.tiktok.com/@trickfactorycustoms

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