Two Guys Garage Podcast

From his early days at Chip Foose’s side on Overhaulin’, Kevin witnessed firsthand the art and skill of automotive drawing and designing on paper. Today, Kevin’s self-proclaimed “Favorite French Car Guy” and Design Manager at Ford Performance, Anthony Colard, joins the podcast to discuss the finer points of automotive design. “We don’t live long enough to drive boring cars,” says the man from TheModernRacer.com, citing his one-of-a-kind ’68 Barracuda Fastback build as a prime example.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willie and Kevin uncover the secrets of "EyesOn Design" with Glen Durmisevich, the Design Director & Chief Judge for this one-of-a-kind automotive design showcase. Held on Edsel Ford's lawn, the unique Detroit car show celebrates the artistry of automotive design, where vehicles are judged on their proportions, line work, and surface development, offering a distinct departure from traditional concours events. "These cars normally are judged by lineage, by pedigree,” Willie explains, “and here it's something really different."

Dan Millen of Livernois Motorsports is one of those guys that just eats, lives, and breathes motorsports performance, and over the years he’s figured out how to tap every ounce of power these machines can possibly produce. “We’re at the crescendo of high performance and what you can get out of cars; it’s only gonna last a couple of years longer,” notes Willie in his introduction, “and Dan has some real recipes and remedies to get that horsepower.” After all, as Dan freely acknowledges, “The more power [the OEs] give people, the more power people want.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Briese returns to the podcast to discuss the ways in which BMR Suspension is leading the charge in suspension innovation. From beefing up modern Broncos to transforming classic muscle cars into track-ready beasts, BMR's commitment to in-house manufacturing and cutting-edge design is proving that true performance is built right here in America. "They find problems when people are putting down horsepower,” notes Willie, “and they go attack these problems."

Brian Tooley of BTR Racing has been fighting for power and harmonics and everything that goes on in that valve chain for decades, and nobody’s been as aggressive. “There’s lots of smart guys out there that are doing phenomenal work. We are a tiny bit ahead of most of our competitors,” he tells Kevin and Willie, “and have been shockingly successful.” In his fifth appearance on the podcast, Brian leads a revealing deep dive into hydraulic roller camshafts that’s not to be missed. “I can’t believe no one else has thought of this and figured this out,” he says, adding, “I hope none of my competitors are listening to this podcast, because they’re going to be redesigning their camshafts as soon as they get done listening to it!”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"He’s just a great guy, a great teacher, a professor of hot rods and of paints," says Willie in welcoming Kevin Tetz for a deep dive into his "Garbage Camaro" build.Tetz details how he's resurrecting a discarded '74 Camaro and transforming it into "the car that I couldn't afford to buy." He also shares his thoughts on the ever-evolving world of automotive painting and how his “Paintucation” series can help new and seasoned painters alike.

There’s a brave new world of cordless tools that come outfitted with high tech batteries and power cells, brushless motors, and a wide array of cool features for all types of applications. These new developments, new chemistries, and new form factors provide more energy for using tools longer, leading Kevin to observe that “our tools are better than our dad’s tools, by far!” Joey Gamber of DeWalt Tools joins the guys to discuss the evolution of tool and battery technology, and how the company builds-in features that give everyone “from the guy who’s a seasoned professional – all the way down to someone’s who’s just starting – the availability to tailor it.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Willie and Kevin talk with Mark Reeb of Power Brake Booster Exchange about troubleshooting and fixing classic brake systems. Mark, a true expert in the field, dives into common problems like leaks, vacuum issues, and incorrect parts, offering valuable tips and tricks for enthusiasts. "That’s some great advice you guys, go back to the basics, start with one change and one adjustment, not five or seven or everything else and you will isolate it," says Willie, highlighting the practical advice shared. Whether you're dealing with a hot rod, muscle car, or any classic ride, this episode will equip you with the "stopping knowledge" you need.

Fresh from a chance encounter with Kevin at the recent Rolex 24 at Daytona, Nicole McElroy of Recaro Automotive joins the podcast for an in-depth discussion about butts in seats. Not just aftermarket and racing seats, but OEM seats, commercial vehicle seats, stadium and swivel seats, 8-way power performance seats, and even haptic seats. They all fall under the company’s four pillars: quality, comfort, safety, and innovation. As Nicole tells the guys, “We’re making breakthroughs in things that we thought were gonna make a difference, but you don’t know until somebody actually experiences it.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After judging the world's best at SEMA, builder Ziggy Sadler joins the podcast to share his unique perspective on car culture, burnout competitions, and the Australian car scene which is a world of its own. Best known from his iconic 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback build named "Warhorse 427", Ziggy joins Kevin and Willie as they explore the differences in American and Australian car culture. Ziggy explains, "the biggest single thing that stands out between the US and Australia is that our focus is pretty much 100% on horsepower”.

Kevin’s former Overhaulin’ pal-turned-politician Cherielynn Westrich joins the podcast direct from the Iowa State Senate Chamber for a frank conversation about her remarkable career trajectory. From a singer in The Rentals with Maya Rudolph (“If there was a band playing in ’96, we played with them”) to automotive TV (70 Overhaulin’ builds in 15 years) to politics (four years into her initial six-year Senate term) and automotive entrepreneur (manufacturing under-dash hydraulic swaps at MalWood USA), meet a bona fide renaissance woman with a true passion for building cars and grinding gears.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this podcast the guys explore the cutting edge of automotive technology with Mike Copeland, CEO of Arrington Performance. They discuss Copeland's pioneering work with hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines, from initial concepts to real-world applications. "It was wild to see you at SEMA when you shocked the world bringing something that was hydrogen-powered," recalls Willie B. Copeland shares insights into his latest projects, including converting diesel engines to hydrogen and achieving emissions levels that surpass future regulations. He also reveals his vision for a cleaner, high-performance future stating, "We have so much technology that we’re doing and so many things we’re working on, that it has the opportunity - and I believe - that we’ll literally change the world."

Things are getting serious in the EV performance, racing, and aftermarket spaces, and it’s only a matter of time until they morph in with the OEs. “There’s a large portion of us out there that is trying to fight this tsunami wave of electric power and performance, but I hate to be the bearer of bad news,” notes Willie, “you’re gonna lose!” Kirk Miller and Jake Hawksworth of Hypercraft USA join the podcast from King of the Hammers, where they’re pushing the boundaries of EV with their advance hybrid and all-electric powertrains. “Imagine being able to throw 100 hp or 200 hp virtually across the entire rpm range, and no impact on emissions,” says Jake. And that’s not including their 1967 Mustang all-electric, all-wheel drive Fastback, capable of delivering 1200 hp and a theoretical 0-60 mph in 1.2 seconds!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From his early days at the Revs Institute to his latest creation – a 1968 SAAB Rally Tribute car called "Dirt Bomb" – Murray Pfaff's designs consistently amaze. Each time he unveils something new, “People are like, wait a minute - what the - holy moly look at this,” exclaims Willie; “it’s always over the top cool!" Today Murray's on hand with a preview of the upcoming Detroit Autorama, where two of his builds will be featured front and center in the "D-Lot", along with a charity auction he’s organizing that features $40,000 worth of "cool gearhead gifts, prizes and products" to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

In 1995, “Speedvision was this new discovery,” Kevin says at the top of this week’s podcast. “It was like kind of discovering the Playboy magazine in your buddy’s dad’s closet and going, ‘What is this?’” As the first 24/7 national cable television network devoted solely to cars, bikes, boats, and planes, “It was home for so many of us for so many hours,” adds Willie. Flash forward to today, and the recent relaunch of the storied automotive brand for the streaming era. One of the original network founders and now CEO of the new FAST channel, Robert Scanlon, is in conversation with the guys about his extensive career in automotive television, the paradigm shift to free streaming, and the “universality of the appeal of the auto”.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For twenty-one years Willie has been doing his Cars for Christmas giveaway, and in this podcast the guys discuss some of the highs and lows of this year’s event. Willie shares stories and discusses the nearly year-long process that he and his team go through preparing these vehicles for needy families. Willie tells us, “When you hear story after story and see how much people are moved and motivated by transportation and mobility and how much it dynamically changes their lives, it really is humbling, man.” This year, Willie's own personal truck was stolen during the first event, but that didn't stop him from continuing to spread joy. He says to the 12 to 13 happy families that received a vehicle, "I consider that day a win and you know what? I can rebuild my truck."

Terry Fair of Vorshlag Motorsports is well known for swapping an LS engine into a 2015 S550 Mustang GT. “Trigger” can deliver 620 hp to the 200 treadwear-type rear tires on pump gas. A radical combination of engineer, builder, and driver, Terry “is on the forefront of just rippin’ and doing things that you would never believe is possible,” notes Willie, both for customers and himself. For his part, “I got a good crew, we’re making enough parts,” Terry tells the guys. “I’m living the dream, for sure.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the guys discuss some builds that really blew them away at the recent SEMA Show. Chief among these is the amazing ‘57 Chevy with a Gen 3 Hemi powered by hydrogen built by Jeff Lutz and Clay Millican in partnership with CRC’s Build for the Future scholarship program. “We’re 100% here,” Clay tells Willie, “doing these car projects we’ve done the last couple of years because of CRC putting together a program with Tech Force Foundation to provide scholarships for young people that want to work with their hands.” Listen in to hear two masters of the trade share their passion and commitment for innovation in service of nurturing the tradespeople of tomorrow.

It’s estimated that roughly 70% of car repairs performed after a warranty expires are done by independent shops. However, if the manufacturers have their way, all this work would be restricted to dealerships, with drivers forced to sacrifice the convenience and affordability their local mechanics now provide. The stakes are high, as is the momentum to prevent this from happening. Ted Hughes of the Auto Care Association joins the podcast to discuss The Repair Act, legislation introduced in Washington to avert such a development. “This issue is truly mission critical,” he tells the guys. “It really is something that’s absolutely vitally important for anybody that’s involved with the independent aftermarket.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sterling Backus, the man who's made a name for himself 3D printing a Lamborghini, is back with an update on his remarkable story of success and failure. Having already done the impossible, Sterling discusses his latest project – 3D printing a McLaren! “I bought the worst excuse for a McLaren 600 LT in the United States that came with a certificate of destruction because it was so bad," he tells the guys. Nonetheless, “the carbon fiber tub was in amazingly good condition, so we were able to fix [it] and put a new A-pillar in and then the race was on!" You’ve got to hear it to believe this amazing story of a man that's changing the 3D printing game, right out of his home garage.

Sterling Bakus is a scholar of 3D printing, having built his very own Lamborghini Aventador that “at least from five feet away, you wouldn’t be able to tell that it wasn’t real.” The internet took notice, as did Kevin and Willie. “For car guys and car enthusiasts and shop owners, this is something you should truly pay attention to,” says Willie. “This is great technology.” And best of all, it won’t bankrupt you. Far from it. For less than the cost of a decent welder, you can purchase a quality printer and scanner and be on your way. “I don’t have a large format printer,” notes Backus. “I print small sections on my printer and then glue them all together.” Sounds simple, right? Just wait until you hear what he’s working on now!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keegan Sobilo is a young up-and-coming race car driver who runs for a cause: pediatric cancer. Keegan started racing Mini-Cups at age 8 and now, at only 16 years old, he has in Willie’s words, “accomplished more than most of us would-be weekend warriors." The Pro Late Model driver already has 11 starts under his belt, notching three top 10 finishes. He finished 5th in the CRA All Stars Tour points and 3rd in the CRA All Stars Tour Rookie of the Year Standings, proving that Keegan is someone to watch – and listen to – in the world of racing.

On this podcast Ross Berlanga from TMI Products joins the guys once again to discuss some of their interior offerings including newly developed options for 80s, 90s and OBS vehicles that are making a resurgence in the aftermarket. With over 2 million SKUs, they probably have what you are looking for. Speaking on the ease of going with TMI products and how quickly you can transform your car's interior, Willie states, "One shipment, one order, one weekend - totally transformed, that's impressive man". Ross agrees, mentioning, "That's the goal, you and a buddy will be able to transform your interior over a weekend in your garage". Listen in and learn about interior options for your build!

As the hustle and bustle of the holidays recede in the rearview mirror, the guys finally get some time to trade notes on the 2023 SEMA Show. And there is a lot to talk about, including some of their favorite hot rods and show cars, as well as what wasn’t there (spoiler alert: it’s the Big 3). Perhaps best of all, Willie shares his sit-down conversation with 7-time Supercross and Motocross Champion Jeremy McGrath. The legendary racer, tire developer, and Maxxis brand ambassador says he continues to “have a lot of fun using a lot of great tires,” while reflecting that, “I didn’t race to be the Jeremy McGrath that everybody knows of now, it just kind of all happened.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welder, educator, author, and consultant Mark Prosser joins the podcast again to pass on more of his welding skills, knowledge, and tips with listeners. Speaking on the issue of welding on older muscle cars, Willie notes that,” when you get into that old metal, it takes the weld so much differently from some of the new metal … what's so different about metal today that's different from metal from several decades ago?" "Metals change through the years” Mark notes speaking on metallurgy,” just like welding processes, just like everything else". On this podcast, Mark and the guys shine a light on some of those changes and offer some techniques that might just help you tackle some of those welding issues, especially those that occur when working with thin sheet metal.

“There’s many things in life we want to be just like Willie,” Kevin pronounces at the top of today’s episode, “and this is one of them.” He’s talking about where to build and house our cars, where to put our tools, what our shops and garages look like. And Willie has a set of garages guaranteed to turn any car guy green with envy. But how do you find a house with a great shop or garage? Returning guest Brian McNamara started Gearhead Homes after identifying such a necessity. “I wanted a big garage myself and I couldn’t find somebody to help me out with that,” so he’s created a way to “dig those up and find those based on software and some other things that we’ve got proprietary to us.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Once you start really putting some racing technology into streetable cars, it gets really fun.” So it goes for Full Blown Kustoms owner James Goldman, as he tells the guys in this podcast. “They have four wheels and a seat, but they’re not cars anymore, they’re spaceships.” One need look no further than his twin turbo ’69 Lincoln Continental build for proof – as witnessed by its 14 million online views. Understanding the importance of building a core team while praising the fluidity of metal as an art form, Goldman notes that “whether it’s being unique and different or just having a much tighter fit and finish on your car, that’s becoming more important.”

The guys just wrapped work on Kevin’s Pro Touring daily driver project – a 1970 Fastback with Coyote swap – with a solid assist from Tom Peters of Mustangs to Fear. Having first staked a claim to fame with its “Gone in 60 Seconds” Eleanor-style fiberglass panels, MTF now offers a complete list of original products and straight up car builds. “Let’s face it, building a car is hard, and we don’t want to make it any harder than we have to,” says Tom. “We don’t develop anything in just a vacuum, we develop the whole system front to back.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A plasma cutter is an indispensable machine for anyone doing a significant amount of fab work. “The things you can do with a CNC plasma table are almost mind-blowing,” extols Kevin. “The speed, the accuracy, the repeatability, all of that when you really want to pump out the work." Greg Combe and Joe Cook of Tracker CNC join Kevin and Willie today to talk about CNC plasma tables and the differences between theirs and the competition. With specialized Command and Cut software and long-lasting construction, Tracker CNC’s affordable, professional grade CNC plasma cutting tables have contributed to their 30-year reputation for quality and customer service within the industry.

In Part 2 of this ongoing series of podcasts, the guys do a deep dive on details of Kevin’s Mustang project, including the centerpiece Coyote swap he’s pegged to deliver 800-1000 hp. “It’s gonna be my track day car, for sure. It’s gonna be nasty but refined,” says Kevin, noting that a chunk of the build will be shot for an upcoming episode of the TV show. His plan is to build the car “like a ship in a bottle – can I get everything in and under and leave the outside of the bottle without cracking it? That’s the challenge.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the godfathers of the Coyote engine, Adam Christian, joins the podcast to talk shop with the guys and discuss the infamous Ford GT40. Kevin notes that Adam “has a lot of car builds under his belt, and one of those builds is a full restoration of one of the original GT40s” made famous as the Le Mans-winning car that broke Ferrari’s winning streak in the 1960s and was recently brought back into the spotlight in the 2019 film, “Ford v Ferrari”. They discuss some of the history of the Coyote engine as well as the history and different generations of the amazing American-made GT40.

Kevin’s on a mission to not just rebuild but to reconceive the iconic 1970 Mustang Fastback he missed out on in his youth. In this first installment of an ongoing series, Kevin reveals his ambitious gameplan for the project, including how he came up with it, what he’s doing with it, and the direction he’s taking it. “It’s gonna be a daily driver hot rod that rips,” he tells Willie, “I’m gonna just hammer the bank account and I’m gonna get ‘er done!”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Fischer from Hot Shot’s Secret returns for another visit with the guys, and this time he’s brought with him Kevin Adams, VP of Research and Development, to talk about not only metal-on-metal contact, varnish, and sludge, but their new entry into the gasoline engine world. They've just emerged from the testing lab, where they’ve been focused on fixing a major problem in the LS engine world – the notorious LS engine tick. This new product is still being developed, and they need you to help test it to make sure it works on all applications. Tune in and find out how!

By his own admission, the way Terry Fair does things is probably not the way your typical racer would. The owner of Vorshlag Motorsports “needs a car that handles pretty badly, cause the worse it is from the factory, the more we can improve upon it.” Terry’s unorthodox methodology has driven some remarkable results, netting track time improvements from milliseconds to multiple seconds. As he explains to Kevin and Willie, “Most cars are pretty terrible, and that’s great for the aftermarket, it gives us a lot of things to fix.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to custom made-to-order lightweight forged aluminum performance wheels, David Schardt and the team at Forgeline Motorsports “make some of the top wheels you’ll see on just about anything,” notes Kevin, “from full-on race cars and supercars, down to just cool street machines.” David rejoins the podcast to compare notes with the guys on some of their past wheel decisions, discuss wheel technology and manufacturing from the past to the present, and consider the impact of proper wheel choice on the entire look of your vehicle.

Custom tuning continues to evolve by leaps and bounds. From simple tinkering with a screwdriver on a carburetor; to the first generations of fuel injection where everybody freaked out; to computer systems that with just a few parameters can learn by themselves; to dialing in sophisticated software and still managing to keep things legal as the EPA cracks down on emissions. Jay Payson of SCT Bullydog joins the guys to explore the innumerable ways in which the world of tuning is quite literally at our fingertips more and more each day.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Modern diesel engines are unbelievably powerful machines, and Bert Bonilla of Alliant Power knows a lot about them and the huge selection of new and remanufactured diesel parts they offer. “These guys really live in the diesel world, really cut their teeth in the diesel world,” Willie observes by way of introduction, “and that nowadays is big power, big performance and big issues.” The guys tap into Bert’s deep knowledge of the process of remanufacturing and fixing issues with used parts, common diesel engine problems, major failures that Alliant sees in their service shops, and what to do to maintain that engine for longer

Blake Fuller is an automotive racer, builder, inventor, and founder of Braille Battery and Electric Performance. So, it was a natural for Kevin and Willie to turn to him for prognostications on the future of EV performance. “Those same deficiencies of the original American muscle cars in the 1960s are the same deficiencies that are having to be overcome today,” he tells the guys, “and that’s the fun part.” Despite that, EV acceleration and performance capabilities have already achieved “mind-bending” status.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Wolfe from Willis Performance joins the guys on the podcast to discuss his work with the Godzilla engine. Known as a Godzilla engine guru, Brian helped guide the 7.3-liter Godzilla engine while at Ford and is now able to create this engine in a way that makes it affordable for anyone. Willie asks, “Is it really out there and affordable to the point where you could go get your hands on one?” Brian counters with the full formula, describing the parts and the process of how he’s making 627 hp and 647 lb-ft with an affordable Godzilla engine for under $4,000! You don’t want to miss this episode!

Jim Horne and his wife/co-driver Barb are off-road racing professionals based out of Moab, Utah. “Racing for me, it’s not something I wanna do,” Jim tells Kevin and Willie, “it’s something I have to do, it’s inside me.” Securely tucked inside their Jeep Mojave Gladiator, the couple has put an astounding 5,000 hard-driving miles on a single set of Hercules Tires TT1s riding King of the Hammers, the Mint 400, and Best in the Desert… with plans to start the next season on the same set of tires! “And we can’t say that with any other tire we’ve raced on this truck.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Two Guys Garage sister series Truck U now celebrating its milestone 20th season on the air, Kevin and Willie welcome longtime hosts and best buddies Bruno Massel and Matt Steele for a fun and insightful conversation featuring memorable moments, bloopers, and anecdotes from their two-decade history together. “We had all this stuff in common and we just both wanted to make the television product the best that it could possibly be,” Matt recalls about their initial meeting, “and as a result of that, the work relationship was just really good from the start.” It’s a fun-filled trip down memory lane as twin sets of automotive television’s longest-running duos look back at how far the industry has come and muse about what lies ahead.

There are three key components effecting engine oil performance: viscosity, cleanliness, and additives. As Kevin points out, “It’s crazy how much science is going on in all these fluids that are in our vehicles and what those fluids are doing,” like dramatically increasing intervals between oil changes. Frequent guest Kyle Fischer of Hot Shot’s Secret adds that technology’s evolved over time, allowing oil to last longer before it falls out of grade. But that’s not all. Enter the bypass filter, “a second oil filter added to the vehicle’s oil system allowing you to keep it clean as the day you poured it in until the day you change it,” says Kyle, “and that is just priceless for the longevity of an engine over the long haul.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A professional full vehicle paint job can be very expensive, so it can be tempting to save cash by doing it yourself. However, there are a ton of pitfalls to beware of, not to mention a learning curve that can be quite steep. But with time, patience, and a clean working environment, you can achieve a shiny result to be proud of. “There is no better feeling in the car world than spitting out a great paint job,” Kevin tells Willie as they cover some tips and things to look out for when attempting a DIY paint job. Mobile Environmental Solutions’ Tom Williams joins the conversation to offer his insights on the merits of mobile paint booths and advancements in the paintless dent repair (PDR) market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willie describes his buddy Brendan Schaub as “a mountain of all things: size, character, and energy,” not to mention an MMA fighter, standup comedian, podcaster, and crazy car/truck guy. His daily driver is a RAM TRX Sandblast Edition that packs a 700 hp Hellcat engine and supercharger, one of only a thousand made in 2022 and among the last to be delivered before Dodge shuts it all down in 2024. Today he joins the guys to wax ecstatic about the truck as all three bemoan the end of the ICE era and ponder a gasoline-free future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

REVan Evan Smith is back on the podcast to once again discuss all things horsepower with the guys. As a driver, builder, professional photographer, writer, and video host who covers everything automotive, "This guy is sheer chaos on wheels," muses Willie. Evan’s got a lot on his mind today, including his ‘68 Mercury Cyclone build with a Godzilla engine, Paul Svinicki's famous 2000 Mustang Cobra R that resurfaced, was rebuilt, and once again ran on the track, and plenty of thoughts on industry trends both past and present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

REVan Evan Smith is plugged into everything related to cool cars, cool projects, and wild builds. He’s constantly up to something new in the exciting world of motorsports, from testing prototypes and creating machines and equipment most of us only ever dream about, to snapping exclusive behind-the-scenes photos of the industry’s latest and greatest. Kevin and Willie have a long history with Evan dating back 20+ years, and to this very day his MO remains unchanged: “I’m always just trying to have some fun and playing with cars!” Right now, that includes everything from a ’68 Cyclone with Godzilla engine, to the 2024 Mustang Dark Horse with Gen 4 Coyote, and 2025 Mustang GTD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renowned race announcer, event correspondent, and car builder Tim Strange returns to the podcast to talk shop and catch the guys up on what’s new in his world. As a fixture in the automotive industry, Tim is known for building “in your face hotrods”, and in this episode he discusses all things automotive, from trends in the industry to what he’s currently working on in his shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pilot Transport performs a crucial behind-the-scenes function in the automotive world, moving 350,000 vehicles all around the country each year, with 110-120 trucks on the road at any given time, including 30-40 runs to Fairbanks, Alaska in the winter! Joe Parks is the GM overseeing this massive operation for a roster of major clients including the Detroit OEs, Hot Rod Power Tour, Roadkill Nights, and SEMA. “I bet this man has been responsible for more million-dollar rides than we’ve ever seen in our life!” exclaims Willie, uniquely positioning Joe as the man with the inside scoop on some of the biggest mistakes folks make when hauling their own vehicles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During a recent visit to the 2024 ISN Tool Dealer Expo, Willie discovered a group of products from a company called GripEdge Tools that positively blew his mind. He could hardly wait to get back and tell Kevin about their new Rounding Preventative Technology – RPT – that’s quickly changing the stripped fastener game. With Kevin sufficiently intrigued, the guys welcome Dan Styer to share his tools with listeners… and test Kevin’s skepticism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Much like anything else, it is true that not all oils are created equal. And with engines and metallurgy changing, producing higher pressures and temperatures in smaller engine compartments, there is a growing need for so-called miracle oils. This mixing of metal and lubrication is known as tribology, and it’s something that Darren Lesinski, Technical Director at Total Energies, understands better than most. Driven largely by major advances in chemistry and processing, these oils are getting much thinner and can last much longer, with many more exciting developments now in the pipeline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices