Matt Graves from American Powertrain
About this episode
Matt Graves from American Powertrain joins the podcast to share insights on the automotive industry and the importance of passion in car culture. The conversation covers everything from the evolution of manual transmissions to the challenges of modern engine swaps. Matt discusses his personal journey in the automotive world, including his first experiences with cars and the significance of hands-on learning. The episode also touches on the future of hot rodding and the growing trend of modifying SUVs and trucks. Listeners will appreciate the blend of technical knowledge and personal anecdotes.
Matt Graves from AMERICAN POWERTRAIN is back in the shop to discuss all things related to "saving the stick" and beyond.
Ford Falcon
"...ho was kind of like, he working on the Millennium Falcon. He had to kick it around."
Volkswagen Beetle
"No. Everybody had a Volkswagen Beetle in the family. You had some family member that ha..."
Challenger Hellcat
"Sure. But now you're having Hellcat swaps across platforms."
Dodge Road Runner
"...entry you need. Okay, you're putting a Coty and a road runner. That's not happening yet that I know of"
Chevrolet Corvette
"Yeah. Corvette guys and especially motor people. Don't want to m..."
Dodge Challenger
"I'll never, 2005 or six, I'll never forget that challenger that sold like a million bucks or something like ..."
Dacia Duster
"I remember it. So everybody that had a Plymouth Duster thought they had a million dollar model."
Chevrolet Chevelle
"...s just really be very specific to fit these cars, Chevelles, things like that. But now it's a little more, I ..."
Chevrolet Camaro
"Yeah. It's the guy taking out a 69 Camaro, four-speed and just putting in a five-speed."
Ford Mustang
"Yeah. So like a Camaro and a Mustang, I can get a six-speed in any of those cars"
Chevrolet C10
"Yeah, there's a few. My C-10 and the Jeeps that I've had, RX-7, I miss that. So what was the first car that you went over 100 miles"
Ford Mustang GTD
"And I was going to college and I bought a Foxbody Mustang GT. I thought-"
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