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Join us as we interview shop owners, industry experts, racers, engineers and so much more. We Go Beyond The Meet to get to know those who make the car community what it is.

  1. 2일 전

    Pancho Weaver on Nascar Chassis, Building a Trans AM Monster and a Career in Racing

    Pancho Weaver joins us to break down his incredible journey from off-road racing and working with legends in the industry to building one of the most unique Trans Am cars on track today. We dive into the engineering behind his iconic Challenger, his time working alongside Dale Earnhardt, and what it really takes to compete as a privateer in modern racing. Plus, we get into wild builds, future projects, and the mindset behind pushing innovation in motorsports. 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, Road America Discovery & Meeting Pancho 07:06 – The Challenger's Identity: Sound, Menard Yellow & Building a Statement 14:28 – Chassis Engineering, Mechanical Grip & Solving Steering Challenges 21:22 – Drivers, Coaching, Boris Said & Building a Development Program 28:14 – Early Career: Parnelli Jones, Off-Road Racing & Stadium Racing 35:36 – Leaving Off-Road, Physical Toll & Falling in Love with Trans Am 43:22 – Meeting Dale Earnhardt & The Start of a NASCAR Chassis Program 50:05 – String Alignment, Setup Accuracy & What Changed in NASCAR 57:11 – Engine Program, Dodge Powerplants & Making Reliable Power 01:04:30 – Running a Trans Am Program: Costs, Strategy & Privateer Reality 01:12:00 – Bonneville Land Speed Project, Dual Engines & 6XD Partnership 01:20:30 – Three-Wheeler Build, Wild Concepts & Creative Engineering 01:35:30 – Driving Experience, Favorite Tracks & What Makes These Cars Demanding 01:38:08 – Faith, Family, Career Perspective & Long-Term Outlook

    1시간 46분
  2. 4월 15일

    Chris Patterson on 3000 Horsepower Diesels, Building Race Trucks and Ultimate Callout Challenge

    Chris Patterson of Unrivaled Diesel joins the show to discuss his journey to becoming "Mr. 3000" and discussing him competing in the Ultimate Call Out Challenge. The conversation dives deep into building 3000-horsepower engines, everyday trucks and everything in between. Covering everything from billet part selection and advanced cooling strategies to the critical safety gear when things go wrong. 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 00:00:00 - The Origin of "Mr. 3000" and Dyno Records 00:01:21 - The Ultimate Call Out Challenge: A Diesel Triathlon 00:06:02 - Rocky Mountain Race Week: 1500 Miles and 6 Transmissions 00:10:24 - Filling Blocks for Street and Strip 00:12:51 - Picking Connecting Rods For Diesels 00:17:18 - Fourth Generation Racing and the Evolution of Unrivaled Diesel 00:20:31 - Guide to a $100,000 Build 00:25:20 - Essential Safety: Driveshaft Loops and Fire Suppression 00:33:53 - Track Prep: Swapping Injectors, Nitrous Jetting, and Suspension 00:38:08 - Clean Power: Moving from "Smoky" to Tuning Efficiency 00:41:41 - Lessons from a $100,000 Weekend Mistake 01:05:15 - Plumbing Massive Nitrous Systems 01:22:40 - Torque Management and Surviving the Sled Pull 01:43:48 - Gale Banks and Industry Pioneers 01:55:00 - Global Diesel Trends and Future Projects at Unrivaled Diesel

    1시간 58분
  3. 4월 2일

    Justin Starkey on Building VMP Performance, Whipple Superchargers, R&D & Building a Legacy

    Justin Starkey of VMP Performance joins the show to talk about building one of the most respected performance brands from the ground up over 25 years — from eBay side hustle to full supercharger development.We talk about the business, performance, and more. 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 - Justin Starkey of VMP Performance 01:10 – The Origin Story: Selling parts to building the VMP brand 04:53 – From eBay to Engineering: Developing intercooler kits and early V6 mods 06:41 – Learning to Tune and the early SC days 11:54 – The First Dyno: Building a mobile tuning rig 23:50 – Entering the Supercharger World 30:50 – Building the Business: Mobile Dyno Days, Family Life & Growing the Team 37:30 – The Coyote Era & Launching VMP's Supercharger Line 40:50 – The Story Behind Teaming Up with Whipple 55:55 – R&D Philosophy: Intercooler Development, Testing Rigs & the LED Lid 01:04:47 – SEMA & Advocacy: Lobbying in DC to protect the automotive industry 01:15:29 – Government Scrutiny: Navigating EPA and emissions regulations 01:39:20 – Managing Expectations: The reality of owning a 1,000HP daily driver

    2시간 4분
  4. 3월 25일

    Nick Plocienik on Preparing For Pikes Peak, Racing At Daytona, and Driving Porsche Racecars

    Nick Plocienik returns to break down his rapid rise from grassroots racing into Porsche Cup cars, GT4/GT3 machinery, and his first IMSA experience at Daytona. He dives into the pressure of real race environments, the chaos of a last-minute car swap, and what it takes to compete at a higher level. We also get into his 1000HP Camaro build for Pikes Peak, sim vs real-world driving, and the mindset behind chasing a full-time racing career. 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 and Racing Progress Since Last Appearance 01:10 From NASA to Porsche Cup Cars 04:00 Camaro vs Porsche: Learning Different Platforms 06:00 GT4 / GT3 Experience & Pro-Level Testing 10:30 Preparing for Pikes Peak and Getting Accepted 15:00 Sim Racing vs Real Life Racing 18:20 Learning New Tracks and Finding Speed 21:00 Pressure, Confidence & Race Mindset 24:00 Camaro Evolution + Race Build Progression 27:00 MoTeC, 6XD Sequential Gearbox & Build Complexity 30:00 Engineers, Data & Life Inside a Race Team 41:20 Daytona Experience and Race Day Chaos 50:30 Camaro Setup, Testing Plans & Truck Build 1:08:00 Future Goals, Sponsors & What’s Next

    1시간 24분
  5. 3월 19일

    Jay Meagher on Engine Building, the Next Generation, Land Speed Racing, and Supra Updates

    Jay Meagher of RS Garage joins us to break down engine building, fastener science, and what it really takes to build high-horsepower cars. From 2JZ setups and transmission choices to the reality of running a performance shop, this episode dives deep into both the technical and business sides of 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 00:00 Intro 00:55 The Future of the Car Scene 03:27 Modding Cheap Cars, Rust & Barrier to Entry 07:46 Best Platforms for Young Builders and Picking The First Build 13:43 Learning Cars Today (YouTube, ChrisFix, Info Access) 17:35 What Jay Is Still Learning (Business, Ethics & Hardware) 20:58 Engine Building vs Tuning 24:05 Fastener Science (Torque, Clamp Load & Failures) 32:13 Advanced Hardware, Materials & Engine Mistakes 34:49 The Supra Build: Starting Over 37:09 Transmission Talk, Liberty, Dog Boxes & Reliability 41:22 The “Fun Zone” for Power 44:02 Shop Growth: Hiring, Teaching & Paying Talent 01:07:40 Engine Break-In, Startup Process & First Run Philosophy 01:15:30 Data, Tuning Approach & Real-World Testing Mindset 01:24:26 Cooling Strategy, Power Delivery & Traction Reality 01:33:00 Compression Ratio, Fuel Choice & Engine Durability 01:58:00 ECU Control, Throttle Limiting & Managing Big Power 02:08:30 Business, Money & Long-Term Thinking in the Industry 02:17:11 Life Perspective & Closing Thoughts

    2시간 36분
  6. 3월 11일

    Kelly Aiken on Making Cars Hook, Perfecting 60-130s, Kelltrac, and Understanding Suspension Geometry

    Kelly Aiken of Kelltrac joins us to break down suspension setup, traction, and why chassis tuning often matters more than horsepower. We dive deep into Mustang's, drag racing suspension theory, and the growing single-cab F-150 drag truck scene. If you want to understand how shock valving, spring rates, and geometry actually make cars faster, this episode is a masterclass. T ake 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 08:12 How Kelly Got Into Cars, Drag Racing & the Mustang Scene 16:34 From Side Hustle to BMR Suspension Development 24:41 The S550 Mustang IRS Revolution & Suspension Design 33:07 Building Performance Suspension Parts That Actually Work 41:56 Why Most Suspension Parts Are Copies (Industry Reality) 50:18 The Truth About Mustang IRS Lockout Kits 58:47 Suspension Setup vs Just Adding Power 1:07:30 Why Traction Beats Horsepower in Drag Racing 1:27:44 Single Cab F-150's and Making Suspension Setups Work 1:45:10 Shock Travel, Spring Rates & Compression Explained 1:54:18 Coilovers vs Traditional Spring/Perch Suspension 2:04:35 Road Course vs Drag Suspension Theory 2:15:12 Anti-Dive Geometry, Weight Transfer & Braking Physics 2:26:48 Controlling Wheelies With Suspension Valving 2:38:57 The Future of Performance Suspension Design 2:52:40 Final Technical Insights + Suspension Advice

    2시간 47분
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Join us as we interview shop owners, industry experts, racers, engineers and so much more. We Go Beyond The Meet to get to know those who make the car community what it is.

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