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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

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

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

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

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

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

Calvo is back for round two — this time we're diving deep into the Lamborghini Huracan platform, new business ventures, an update on the drag and drive car, TX2K recap, and much more. 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 Getting Into Lamborghinis/R8 Platform and How the Performante Build Started 8:42 Viper vs. Lambo Engine Complexity 15:13 Industry Collaboration, Tony at T1, AMS, and Sheepy 20:24 Dave's Performante Build: First Passes, Issues, and Promising Results 23:33 Hart's Turbos and the Turbo Insights 27:51 Using Your Own Car as the Guinea Pig, R&D Philosophy 30:24 The Future Of Calvo Motorsports 36:24 The Machine Shop, Capabilities and In-House Control 44:26 Fabricio's Billet Block Viper 1:10:17 Drag & Drive Viper Update 1:19:25 2JZ Engine's, Customer Vetting & Mechanical Sympathy 1:28:49 Anti-Lag Abuse, Customer Education, and the True Cost of Breaking Your Car 1:47:53 Lamborghini Market, Underground's 260 Record, Half Mile Speed Reality Check

Tony Palo of T1 Race Development and Injector Dynamics joins the show to break down what it takes to build and tune some of the most powerful GT-Rs and V10s on the planet, and why Injector Dynamics is at the top of the industry when it comes to data and performance. 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 0:11 - T1 Race Development & Injector Dynamics 1:08 - What Makes ID Different, OEM Standards & The Bosch Partnership 8:12 - Break-In Process, Matching Injectors & Why It Matters 17:06 - What Keeps Tony Excited & Going All-In on Motec 22:04 - V10 Platform, First Builds & Big Projects 28:19 - Motec, DCT Racing Limitations 41:40 - Who Tony Respects & Key Industry Partnerships 45:30 - GT-R Engine Limits, Billet Blocks & 5 LITER VR38 1:09:29 - Tony's Personal Car, High Power Reliability & Transmissions 1:16:44 - Knockoffs, Patents & What's Hurting the Industry 1:18:45 - ID Origin Story, What Competitors Ignore and Making Products Better 1:33:49 - CNG Injectors, Fuel Filters, Injector Sizing & Staged Injection 1:44:17 - Other Projects and Boats.

ARS joins Minnoxide for a round two, and this time they're breaking down how they built and tuned a fleet of four cars to compete at Texas 2K, why MoTeC runs on everything they touch, and what it takes to build 1,000hp and 2,000hp Camaros that can do it all. 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, Texas 2K Prep: Four Cars and No Sleep 4:19 - Billy's Car: Bump Box and Running Sevens 6:55 - How the Shop Evolved Since Last Time 17:38 - Breaking Down a 1,000hp Build Start to Finish 25:17 - Compressed Air Supercharging: What It Is and Why It Hasn't Taken Off 38:00 - Billy's Car Next Step: Chasing Sixes with a Solid Nine Inch 48:26 - All About MoTeC: ECUs, Firmware, and Why ARS Uses it On Everything 53:19 - The Texas Scene and Why People Are Moving for It 1:11:41 - Grudge Racing: The Car That Never Lights Up a Board 1:15:01 - How Tuning Changes Every Single Run 1:18:00 - The Sixth Gen Leaderboard and What's Coming 1:27:23 - What's Next for ARS: Roll Racing, New Dyno, and the 200mph Goal

Episode 200 brings back the OG co-host Sean Bryant for a brief recap of the last 200 episodes — where the show started, where it's been, and where it's heading next. 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 9:20 - Grid Life, Minnoxide Origins & Team Stance Out 13:55 - Getting Hands-On and where the show is going 19:00 - Pro Stock and enjoying more motorsports 21:30 - Niche Motorsports, Bikes & Why Drag Racing Is the Most Relatable 24:45 - Cheating vs. Snitching, Trophy Trucks, Choppers & Sand Dunes 33:30 - SuperFast Matt, Land Speed Cars & The Twin-Viper Engine Build 40:30 - How Ep. 67 Broke Me & Future States/Shops to visit 46:40 - Best Advice From 200 Episodes & Favorite Guest Moments 59:00 - Show Car Deep Dive, Manual Supercars & the Carrera GT Debate

Alex Bellus, is a Minnesota-based automotive photographer, joins the show to talk shooting road rallies, insane collections creating his business., We also talk about his month-long European expedition where he visits Bugatti, Lamborghini, and Pagani along the way. The obsession for Porsche is discussed plus the local car scene, and what it actually takes to build a sustainable photography business. 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 – Porsche Politica in Tennessee 7:05 – The BMW Diesel Wagon & Shooting Road Rallies 13:07 – The McLaren F1 and Shooting Halo Cars 22:00 – Crown Rally Origins & First Rally Stories 38:00 – Automotive Photography: How Alex Got Started 55:00 – Garage 56 Le Mans, Deltawing & Circle Track Respect 1:05:00 – Europe Trip: Nürburgring, Turing Bugatii, Pagani, Lamborghini and Ferrari 1:16:40 – IMSA, and F1 Talk 1:43:00 – Camera Gear, Hasselblad, & AI in Editing

Matt Latino joins us to break down the world of NHRA Pro Stock racing, from 1500HP naturally aspirated engines and thousandth-of-a-second reaction times to the real cost of running a full season. We also dive into G-Sport catalytic converters, emissions-compliant performance, and why modern cats don’t have to kill 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 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 – What Makes Pro Stock So Different? 04:26 – Matt Latino’s Path Into Pro Stock Racing 12:07 – What It Costs to Run a Pro Stock Season 21:21 – NHRA Hood Scoop Rule Changes and the Cost of R&D 29:11 – Aero Limits, Weight Transfer, and Finding Thousandths 34:19 – Testing, Track Conditions, and Breaking in Tires 38:06 – Global Emissions, G-Sport Cats, and High-Horsepower Compliance 40:44 – How to Size Catalytic Converters for Power and Load 49:35 – Cell Count, Cat Diameter, and the 200-Cell Myth 55:16 – Explaining Types of Cats and Failures 01:02:17 – Testing Catalytic Converters on a 1500HP Pro Stock Engine 01:08:23 – Driver Focus, Reaction Times, and Trusting the Car 01:20:08 – Clutch Control, Burnouts, Staging, and Rookie Mistakes 01:29:13 – Working on His Own Pro Stock Car 01:35:10 – Crew Roles, Young Talent, and What Makes a Driver Good 01:44:04 – Marketing, Racing With His Dad, and Dream Cars

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

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

Zach Denney of ECU Master USA joins us to share some insights into how he got started with ECU Master, what the current plans are to expand offering into the aftermarket including drag racing strategies, and various conversations about the collection of cars he has. 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 - Introduction 01;42 - Building the Iconic Civics from Fast & Furious 06:05 - Launching ECU Master USA from a College Bedroom 12:36 - Evolution of Manufacturing 22:11 - Drifting and Why "Unique" Builds Stop You From Learning 33:08 - Wildest Applications: Land Speed & Twin Engines 46:11 - Short Track Side-by-Side Racing & Jumping Dirt 54:05 - Tuning 1:15:40 - Investing in Tech, Development and Hub Dynos 1:30:37 - Overcoming Development Delays & Toyota’s Obscure Networks 1:42:40 - Developing for the Drag Racing Market 2:00:25 - The Viper’s Constraints: Building a Supercar on a 12-Cent Budget

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

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

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

Tom Taschner of Lucky 8 Performance joins the show to talk about moving from Austria to the United States to pursue drag racing and to build a performance shop . We dive into the differences between European and American car culture, drag & drive racing, and Tom’s twin-turbo Caprice build. 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 01:48 Moving from Austria to the U.S. + early shop life 06:06 Discovering Drag Week + Europe’s drag racing scene 10:06 Why Tom moved to America and building a performance shop 12:24 Tom’s first wild race car projects + dragster history 19:37 The Caprice build: LS combo, twin turbos, and drag-and-drive goals 31:49 Customer builds, wiring, trucks, and shop work 37:04 Lifted truck culture in Europe vs America 43:12 Favorite platforms, tuning, shop future, and long-term risk 49:33 Audi / VW talk and fast European builds

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

Raif Fejzo from RRT Motorsports joins the show to talk about building the fastest Mitsubishi Evos in the world. We dive into how DSMs got him hooked on turbo cars, the journey from working out of a home garage to running a full shop, and what it really takes to build a 7-second Evo. Raif also breaks down Evo engine programs, MoTeC tuning, and the constant race to push the platform even faster. 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 01:07 – How DSMs Hooked Him on Turbo Cars 06:46 – Early Racing Days & Evo vs Subaru Culture 10:09 – Turning a Garage Hobby Into a Real Shop 14:07 – Evo World Records & Chasing a 6-Second Pass 18:59 – First 8-Second Evo & The Push Toward Sevens 24:57 – Switching to MoTeC & Fixing Reliability 28:02 – Evo 8 vs Evo 10: Which Platform Is Better? 40:44 – Real Costs of Building a 500–700HP Evo 47:00 – Building a 7-Second 4G63: Pistons, Rods & Billet Blocks 54:30 – Why Competition Pushes the Evo Platform Forward

The Full Circle Garage guys join us to talk about how they built a massive community focused on fast cars, family, and truly living like the fast and the 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 00:00:00 Intro 00:07:48 How Full Circle Garage Started (The Viral Porsche Story) 00:15:37 Fast & Furious, DSMs, and the Early Car Meet Era 00:23:26 Meeting Wives Through Car Culture 00:39:03 Buying the Dream Evo After 14 Years 00:46:52 The First Cars in the Collection 00:54:41 Turning a Car Page Into a Real Business 01:10:18 Growing The Car Collection (GTR, Supra, Viper,) 01:25:56 Involving Family in the Car World 01:33:45 The Vision for Full Circle Garage 01:41:33 Building a Brand Around Cars and Community 01:49:22 Racing Plans and Future Projects 01:57:11 Lessons From Business, Cars, and Life

Cooper Bogetti joins us to talk about his 2JZ Camaro origins, drag racing’s spectator problem both on and off air, and using classes as crutches. He also unpacks the economics of racing and the realities of surviving as an automotive creator. 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 – Meeting Cooper Bogetti 2:20 Early Days with Cleetus McFarland 6:10 Burnout, 14-Hour Days & Going Solo in 2019 10:30 The 21-Day Monetization Cycle & Creator Reality 19:35 Drag Racing and Drag & Drives 31:30 Building a 2JZ Camaro Instead of a Heavier Platform 37:30 The “Perpetual Project Car” Trap 44:30 CTS-V Ownership, ECU Design Flaws & GM Simplicity 53:30 Social Media Algorithms, Rage Bait & Online Culture 1:08:00 Why High-HP Street Cars Stop Being Fun 1:25:00 Why Heavy Cars Always Lose 1:35:00 The Real Cost of Building a Drag Car 1:45:00 Modern Platforms, C8 Issues & Why New Cars Are a Headache 1:55:00 What Would He Build Next? 2:20:00 The Future: Racing Again, Kids, and Long-Term Perspective

Robin Roemisch of Corsa Logic joins us to talk about motorsport engineering, how to manage chassis setup and to use data analysis to your advantage at the racetrack. 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 05:34 - Chassis Setup, Data Analysis and Managing Race Weekends 14:49 - Balancing Pro and Amateur Drivers in IMSA 19:54 - The Rising Costs and Challenges of Sports Car Racing 26:31 - Engineering in GTD and the Importance of Driver Insight 45:02 - Future F1 Regulations and Driver Market Dynamics 01:24:00 - The Unique Challenges of Pikes Peak Hill Climb

David Black of Racetech joins us to share the origin story of Racetech, the depth of engineering and testing that goes into their seats, and of course discusses the newest addition designed for drag racers. 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 00:41 - David Black's Background and Racetech's Origins 02:04 - Racetech's Global Expansion and New Drag Racing Seat 07:15 - From Motorbikes to Rallying: A Motorsport Journey 12:00 - Seat Safety Testing Design Philosophy and FIA Standards 17:05 - Working with OEMs: From Dodge to Porsche and Toyota 24:27 - Handcrafted Manufacturing and Carbon Fiber Techniques 30:32 - David Black's Role: Engineering, Relationships, and Drive 39:53 - Entering the Drag Racing Market with a Lightweight Seat 48:52 - New Zealand's Racing Culture 59:40 - The Challenge of Promoting Proactive Safety 01:02:23 - Influences and Respect for Industry Pioneers

Jeff Schwartz of Schwartz Performance joins us again to share updates on his builds, platforms they work on, and some stories about his early days of racing. 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  

Morgan Evans joins us to talk about her builds, her pushing the Hurricane platform into the 8's and drag racing as a whole. 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  

Brad Kettler and returning guest Britt Casey Jr. join us to talk about Brads history in motorsports, how it's evolved over the years and his involvement as an engineer. 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  

Larry Prebis of Sound Performance joins us to talk about a variety of topics regarding the Supra, how Sound Performance got to where it is today especially in the import scene, and why the focus is primarily around street 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  

Mark and Lynn Rapson join us to share insights into the Rapson Performance Group, Katech Engineering and its acquisition, coating technologies 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  

Dr. Jamie Meyer joins us to share some industry experiences regarding his experience running trade shows, a stint in private equity, his time at GM and as a writer, plus 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! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts:  https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt  

Anderson Dick joins us to share the early days of Fueltech, the many years of innovation and challenges, and goes into detail on some of his person projects. 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  

Howard Tanner of HTR Performance joins us to share his history from the early days of tuning vehicles and how its evolved throughout the years. 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  

The DSX Tuning crew joins us to share insights into their journey, Global B, product development and manufacturing, and of course the GM platforms as a whole. Ship With Sure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net 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! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts:  https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt  

Doug Ring of East Coast Supercharging joins us to talk all things Corvette. From earlier successes in the C5 platform to the changing world of C8 Corvettes and much more. 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 Ship with Sure Thing Logistics https://www.surethinglogistics.net   Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts:  https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt

Justin North joins us to tell us about the origins of Off The Line Performance, his earlier career in engineering, why he got into Subaru and other platforms such as the GR Corolla and much more. 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! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts:  https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt  

Brian Tooley and Rick Crawford join us at the PRI Tradeshow to their history, their current designs and upcoming projects, and of course the recent private equity deal for Brian Tooley Racing 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  

Grayson Merica AKA OTL Grayson joins us to share stories from his time at Off The Line Performance, how he got involved and of course modding Subarus from mild to wild. 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! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts:  https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt 00:00 Intro 00:56 Off the Line Performance, Subarus & Shop Workflow 03:10 Subaru Owners, Mod Culture, and Projects 06:12 Power Packages and Customer Goals 10:22 Which Car to Start With? WRX vs STI: Upgrades and Costs 22:54 600HP Builds, Engine Management and Standalones 29:39 FA24 and Corolla Platforms 43:34 Events 52:25 The FRS Story 01:13:57 IS300 JZ Swap Build 01:26:13 STI Concept & Subaru's Future

Derric Carter joins us to share his entrance into Trans AM, his love for Fords and racing them, and of course the challenges along the way. 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! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts:  https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt 00:00 Intro 02:34 Racing, Instructors & Racing Community Support 07:20 Ford Loyalty, Salvage and Flipping Cars 13:13 From HPDE to NASA, First Wrecks, How Track Insurance Works 22:53 Trans Am Debut & Podium Surprise, Making a GT500 Trans Am Legal 31:44 Favorite Tracks & Racing Experiences 40:06 Supercharged vs. Twin Turbo GT500s, and Motec 50:25 Affordable Upgrades: Tires & Brakes, Weight Reduction & Racing Modifications 01:17:47 Unique Hauling & The Portable Lift

We made our way to Martiniworks HQ to have Dustin Korth on, who is a diesel truck enthusiast in more ways than one. We touched on his role at Martiniworks, his love for dirt racing and road rally's as well. 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! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts:  https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt  

Gary Rude and Brian Hawk of Patience Metal Fab come on the show to recap their awesome SEMA builds, what changes they've made to the shop in the last year, and of course their upcoming projects. 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  

Chase Lautenbach, Co-Founder of Street Car Takeover joins us to share some origin stories, his experience with incredible street cars, racing at events and of course hosting them as well. 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  

Arne Toman of Cannonball Garage joins us again for another episode to tell us more about specializing in Mclarens, more cannonball stories, and more, more. 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! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts:  https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt  

Join us as we sit down with Jonathan Valentino Perez to talk about his 1500+ horsepower civic that he competes with at various events such as Import vs Domestic, Texas 2K, and more. 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! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts:  https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt  

We make our way back to Hochman Fabrication and Speed to have Ben back on the show. The Evo has been through some changes, the shop has massively expanded, and it's almost time to part for World Cup: Import vs Domestic. 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 your car with Sure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts:  https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt

Join us as we discuss Brians "Ute," Kurts off roading Toyota project, Dan's grocery trip to a fancy grocery store in his EV (what's happened to him by the way?), and Haris's various updates. 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  

Britt Casey Jr. is a professional racecar driver who's had experience in IMSA, spec Miata, TCR and more, while also being a coach at the Autobahn Country Club. High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Aerodynamic Fundamentals: https://www.hpacademy.com/courses/aerodynamics-fundamentals/?c=MINN 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! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts:  https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt  

Martin Musial of AMS Performance joins us to tell us about what it takes to manufacture parts at a high quality level consistently, what it takes to chase a record, and about the S58 and VR30 platforms. 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

Connor Anderson most well known from his courses at the High Performance Academy joins us to provide insights into his career which has taught him much about manufacturing, whether it is automotive related or not, 3D printing and scanning, and of course custom parts for vehicles. High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course 3D Printing Course Here: https://www.hpacademy.com/courses/practical-3d-printing/?c=MINN Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package VIP Course available here: https://www.hpacademy.com/vip-package/?c=MINN Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! Ship Your Car With Sure Thing Logistics: http://surethinglogistics.net MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts:  https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt 

Arne Toman is a Cannonball record holder, having done the New York to California trek many times, he is also founder of Cannonball Garage, where they specialize primarily in servicing and modifying Mclarens. Arne is also one of the founder of AMS Performance. 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! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts:  https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt