So You Think Your Car Is Fast?
by SYTYCIF
Welcome to 'So You Think Your Car is Fast', where we dive into the world of high-end, fast cars and explore what it truly means to have a fast car. From the latest in supercar technology to the mechanics that make these machines go, we'll separate fact from fiction and uncover the misconceptions about speed and power that exist in the minds of the general public. Join us as we put the pedal to the metal and discover what it takes to have a car that truly lives up to the title of 'fast'.
Episodes
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S4 E6: Shift-S3ctor Season Finale!
Welcome back to Season 4 and the October 25th episode of 'So You Think Your Car Is Fast'! In this episode of "So You Think Your Car Is Fast" Season 4. We welcome Jason "Shiftsector" Huang again. We discuss the new 2027 schedule with Hondo moving to March. Several cars broke. 2026 Season…
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S4 E5: Roll Racing at Shift Sector?
Welcome back to Season 4 and the September 3rd episode of 'So You Think Your Car Is Fast'! In this episode of "So You Think Your Car Is Fast" Season 4. We welcome Jason "Shiftsector" Huang again. We discuss a possible roll racing event added to the Shift Sector schedule, the current season...
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S4 E4: SYTYCIF
Welcome back to Season 4 and the 4th episode of 'So You Think Your Car Is Fast'! In this episode of "So You Think Your Car Is Fast" Season 4. We welcome Jason "Shiftsector" Huang again. We discuss the last minute cancelation of the Connersville Shift Sector and how racers can make up the points...
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S4 E3: Hondo Highlights, Shift Sector points standings, Camping at Connersville, Motorcycle class
Welcome back to Season 4 and the 3rd edition of 'So You Think Your Car Is Fast'! In this episode of "So You Think Your Car Is Fast" Season 4. We welcome Jason "Shiftsector" Huang again. We discuss Hondo Highlights, Shift Sector points standings, Camping at Connersville, Motorcycle class past...
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S4 E2: New classes, sponsor benefits along with how (Hondo) has improved. More grip!
Welcome back to Season 4 and the 2nd edition of 'So You Think Your Car Is Fast'! In this episode of "So You Think Your Car Is Fast" Season 4. We welcome Jason "Shiftsector" Huang again. New classes are discussed and sponsor benefits along with how the first venue (Hondo) has improved from last...
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S4 E1: NEW ShiftSector HALF MILE RACING CLASSES! New Season Ep 1
Welcome back to Season 4 and the 1st edition for 2026 of 'So You Think Your Car Is Fast'! In this episode of "So You Think Your Car Is Fast" Season 4 2026. We welcome Jason "Shiftsector" Huang. This years' calendar adds a new Shift Sector INDY location in Connersville, IN. Hang out and chat with…
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S3: Todd describes his troubles at TX2K and the guys update their current builds at AIM.
Welcome back to Season 2 and the 4th edition for 2025 of 'So You Think Your Car Is Fast'! In this episode of "So You Think Your Car Is Fast" Season 2025. We are questioning the fact that our cars are actually fast! The calendar heats up with Shift Sector INDY May 17-18 for a half-mile showdown,...
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S2 E4: We interview Brooke Berini, TX2K and Shiftsector women's class debut 1/4 mile and 1/2 mile racing
Welcome back to Season 2 and the 2nd edition for 2025 of 'So You Think Your Car Is Fast'! In this episode of "So You Think Your Car Is Fast" Season 2025, we talk with super fast lady racer Brooke Berini. What are her future plans with the season's race schedule with her R35 GTR. Why she left AMS...
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S2 E3: TX2K, Fast Cars... and even Stolen Cars!
Welcome back to Season the 2nd edition for 2025 of 'So You Think Your Car Is Fast'! In this episode of "So You Think Your Car Is Fast" Season 2025, we’re hitting the track with a turbocharged update as TX2K approaches. With horsepower taking a slight dip this year, the pucker factor is real—and...
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S2 E2: Kicking Off 2025 with Jason Huang
Welcome back to Season 2025 of 'So You Think Your Car Is Fast'! We have one of our favorite guests back to kick off 2025! Jason "Shift-S3ctor" Huang is back on to chat everything FAST. The guys discuss the challenges of the 2024 season, and some of the behind the scenes reasons for their absence...
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S2 E1: New beginnings for the guys, Projects & Racing Discussions, and Taylor performing Gaptisms.
Welcome back to Season 2 of 'So You Think Your Car Is Fast'! We kick off with a humorous nod to the "season that wasn't" and dive straight into the heart of automotive passions and challenges. Taylor shares lessons from the trenches of car building, including a wise word on navigating the highs…
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S1 E24: Selling GT3s, New 991 992 Turbos and the Future, Helmholtz, Taylor's updates, Todd's Garage
In the latest episode of 'So You Think Your Car Is Fast', we delve into the intriguing decisions behind Dan and Taylor parting ways with their GT3s, offering insights into their motivations and what's next on the horizon for their respective automotive journeys. Taylor takes the spotlight as he...
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S1 E23: Huang ya gonna call? GT2RS! New Cars, Shift Sector Intro/History, Mark goes for the record.
In this episode of 'So You Think Your Car Is Fast', we have a special guest joining us, it's time to shift into high gear -- with Jason "ShiftSector" Huang. Get ready for an in-depth discussion as we dive into the history of ShiftSector, a motorsport event that has left an indelible mark on the...
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S1 E22: Auto sale 'propositions', End of ICE, Bad Investment?, Carrhero GT, Calvo drives stick!
In this episode of 'So You Think Your Car Is Fast', we explore Taylor's attempt at creating a "For Sale" ad and share some of the delightful purchase inquiry conversations he's had. What is Taylor going to get to replace it? This sparks a discussion about the ever-evolving world of…
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S1 E21: Wrecks! Todd's woes, Morris, UR again, Engine builds, 991 Turbos coming? Shift-Sector recap
In this latest episode of 'So You Think Your Car Is Fast', We begin with Todd's eventful journey to Indy, where he faced his fair share of challenges along the way. The conversation takes a serious turn as we discuss Antonio's unfortunate wreck and delve into the question of responsibility for...
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S1 E20: SYTY Car Sucks, Summer of stolen cars, Indy update, GarageMahal, Jared & PDK, Mario buys DP
In this episode of 'So You Think Your Car Is Fast', we're back from our summer vacation with a fresh dose of exciting topics and updates. We kick things off with a lighthearted discussion about "So You Think Your Car Sucks," where we talk about some not-so-glamorous car moments. We then dive into...
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S1 E19: Taylor's RAM TRX & Special Guest Roy Wragth from Wragth Motorsports in Dallas, TX.
In this episode of 'So You Think Your Car Is Fast', we're changing things up from our usual content and we have a special Guest Roy Wragth of Wragth Motorsports on the channel. We're gearheads at heart, and if it's fast -- we like it. Of course, we talk quite a bit about Porsches and half-mile...
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S1 E18: Kansas, Formula Juan, Sijin 230, Todd & Taylor results, records, Jeff, Kong, and Dan updates
In this episode of 'So You Think Your Car Is Fast', we discuss the recent Kansas event and delve into various noteworthy topics. We reflect on the race and Dan races his imaginary car. Taylor takes solace in not everyone breaking records this weekend. We highlight Juan's impressive performance…
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S1 E17: Kansas week! Dan's UPS delivery, Todd's car runs, Taylor's ready, and weekend predictions!
In this episode of 'So You Think Your Car Is Fast', we're putting the final touches on our trip to Kansas for the Shift-S3ctor half-mile this weekend, June 9th, 2023. Dan's cam housings have arrived, and we open up the box on camera and take a look at what's inside. Todd's engine is back…
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S1 E16: WatchJRGo!, Kansas Half-Mile, General Nerdery, JR's car collection, UGR is king, and TITS!
In this episode of 'So You Think Your Car Is Fast', we have a special guest, @WatchJRGo. Join us as we discuss our first meeting and dive into his popular YouTube channel. We also share our exciting experiences at the Shift Sector Kansas event, including great Ariel Atom tales from the race. John...
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S1 E15: How much power, Traps? Todd's turbo, parts MIA, Trophies, Turbo's Bar, Garages & Lifts
This week on 'So You Think Your Car Is Fast', we discuss a wide range of topics related to car modification and racing. We talk about how much power our cars are making, trap speed conversions between 1/8, 1/4, and 1/2 mile, and how much power it takes to actually go 200mph in the different...
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S1 E14: 200mph cars! BBI/Horsepower Lounge Porsche, T1 Audi, Hellion Mustang, and LMR Corvette!
In this week's new episode of 'So You Think Your Car is Fast', we plan out 4 different 200mph+ capable half-mile car builds with budgets from mild to wild! Join us as we race our spreadsheets, and discuss the pluses and minuses of the different options on these differing platforms! The cars: 2017...
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S1 E13: Electric cars, memberships, friends, all red, future guests, elevation and speed, camo wrap!
In this week's new episode of 'So You Think Your Car is Fast', we discuss the inevitability of electric cars, and Dan is a bit of an optimist on the topic. Stack up those internal combustion performance cars while you can, because it's going to make the classic cars of our childhoods look cheap…
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Episode 12 - Shift-S3ctor Hondo, Peasants, Taylor's progress, Dan's airbag and fuel, and cars for sale
In this episode of 'So You Think Your Car is Fast', we discuss the Shift-S3ctor Hondo race, and Todd gets a little spicy with his thoughts on how fast the winners were. There's a lot to talk about with the race season, details about the class structure, and end-of-season payout. Taylor has some...
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Episode 11 - Dan's 1500hp engine, EVOSpec, KS Super Rowl, traction control, new Xonas, and turbo sizing!
In this episode of 'So You Think Your Car is Fast', we discuss our latest updates and plans for the upcoming racing season. We reveal some surprising information about Taylor's car - even Todd didn't know! Dan talks about his GT3 intake cams that are currently on the bench and introduces TNS...
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Episode 10 - TX2K23 Roll finals, Taylor's fine-tuning, no Hondo, Xona turbos, our secret turbo engineer.
Dodge Hellcats are being stolen due to what amounts to an IT security issue with their keyless entry system, and we talk about what Dodge is doing about it to help their customers. Hint, it's not good. We also get right into exactly what was wrong with the way UGR raced the TX2K Elite Roll Racing...
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Episode 9 - Todd's Xona turbos and journey to TX2K, T1 WINS the roll race, TX2K24 in Dallas, No Hondo half-mile!
We talk about what's next for Todd's car -- it looks like the car is getting Xona Rotor turbochargers. All 3 cars are out for Hondo, so the next time we'll be on the track is Kansas Shift-Sector in June. Todd's engine is going back to John Bray to alleviate excess crankcase pressure and the new...
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Episode 8 - Go to Airstrip Attack! Todd has ice, trailers around Texas, last-minute engine installations
Everyone needs to get out to Shift-S3ctor / Airstrip Attack in Hondo Texas! Hondo is a great scenic drive out of San Antonio Texas. Todd is fighting to have his car ready, and we've been informed by our team executive (Steve) that there will be no more last-minute engine installations. Should you...
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Episode 7 - Todd & Taylor prep updates, making too much boost, your first event, and TX2K23 roll racing.
TX2K23 is imminent. Dan is definitely not going to be ready for Hondo, and Todd is worried. Todd's engine is shipped and is negotiating with Taylor for priority in the garage. What exactly is too much boost? We discuss in depth the topic of turbocharger surge and the tradeoffs associated with...
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Episode 6 - Taylor is turning! Steve drove OVER GTR, TX2K rules, What IS boost, and Taylor's Dyno Chart.
In this episode of 'So You Think Your Car is Fast', Taylor shares his plans for buying a track car and discusses the challenges of managing multiple vehicles and limited garage space. We also talk about Steve's incident where he drove over another race car and debate whether we can afford his…
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Episode 5 - BHT Camera mounts, Dan's parts woes, Shift S3ctor Hondo, Taylor dyno video, and turbo speeds.
In this episode, time starts catching up with us as we realize the first race of the season is only a few weeks away, and we have a lot of work to do! Dan's chances of making it with a running car are looking slim, Todd's engine is shipping any day now, and Taylor's car is on the dyno being fine...
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Episode 4 - Todd's engine is coming, truths of modifying cars, fuzzy (goal) logic, GTRs (can be) FAST.
In this episode of So You Think Your Car Is Fast, the guys discuss their long and glorious history of destroying (modifying) cars, how the goal line always seems to change no matter how much you try to stick to the plan, and cooling cars down at the races and the meaning of the term 'hot…
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Episode 3 - Racing Dan, Todd takes Taylor over 200mph for his first time, Dan's secret roll race tech
On this episode of 'So You Think Your Car is Fast', the trio relives some memories from the Abilene 2021 Shift Sector race where they decided that going off-roading in Porsches was a good idea. Taylor shares his impressions from being in a fast car, and we try to explain what Todd's car feels…
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Episode 2 - Drag racing stories, 2023 half-mile racing, future of rolling racing, and Slingshot artists!
On this episode of 'So You Think Your Car is Fast', we share some of our favorite drag racing stories. We also provide updates on our progress in preparing for the 2023 half-mile racing season and reveal the inside scoop on Todd's new turbos. In addition, we tackle the topic of whether roll…
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Episode 1 - Get to know the trio, DCT World Cup, Gidi, Taylor’s Secret Turbos
DCT Worldcup '23, Amie's wheelie, Gidi, Taylor's secret turbos, R8 wreck, 991 Turbo World record, 992 Turbo world record, tire choices, suspension set ups, air to air intercoolers vs air to water, listener questions. This podcast is hosted by three guys who like to go fast in their highly…
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About this show
Welcome to 'So You Think Your Car is Fast', where we dive into the world of high-end, fast cars and explore what it truly means to have a fast car. From the latest in supercar technology to the mechanics that make these machines go, we'll separate fact from fiction and uncover the misconceptions about speed and power that exist in the minds of the general public. Join us as we put the pedal to the metal and discover what it takes to have a car that truly lives up to the title of 'fast'.
Hosted by
SYTYCIF