{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"World Series of ProMod WAS NUTS | F_cking Cars Podcast Ep 22","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/world-series-of-promod-was-nuts-f_cking-cars-podcast-ep-22","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/10871cf10/podcast/play/117688378/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-30%2F421052145-44100-2-d81dc650205c1.mp3","description":"Welcome back to the F_cking Cars Podcast, where Ethan and Quintin dive deep into the builds, breakdowns, and bullshit that shape real shop life. Every week we tackle the projects on our lifts, the chaos happening in the automotive world, and the stories that only come from long nights in the garage. From custom fabrication to wild engine swaps, questionable Craigslist finds, and the philosophy behind why we keep doing this to ourselves—nothing is off-limits.If you love cars, craftsmanship, and unfiltered shop talk, you’re in the right place. Grab a drink, settle in, and let’s get into it.#FckingCarsPodcast #CarPodcast #GarageTalk #ShopTalk #FabricationLife#CustomBuilds #ProjectCars #HotRodCulture #MechanicLife #AutoEnthusiast#CarCommunity #CarCulture #Wrenching #EngineSwaps #CarBuilders#YouTubePodcast #AutomotivePodcast\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":6.4,"endTime":13.8,"type":"concept","title":"5,000 horsepower","url":"/glossary/5-000-horsepower","quote":"Actually the track owner Victor Alvarez and it's 5,000 horsepower 69 Camaro. It was a\nPretty exciting I mean different different experience than than the usual","canonicalId":"concept:5-000-horsepower","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Horsepower is a measure of engine power output, and 5,000 hp indicates an extremely high-performance racing build. At this level, the car’s behavior (sound, vibration, and how it loads the drivetrain) becomes dramatically different from normal vehicles.","simplifiedExplanation":"Horsepower is how much “pull” the engine can make. 5,000 horsepower is an absurd amount—so the car feels and sounds nothing like a normal car."}},{"startTime":73.2,"endTime":80.0,"type":"term","title":"earplugs","url":"/glossary/ear-plugs","quote":"So earplugs\nThat you're you don't want to be like close close to it when they're revving just like\nIt pulls air and it'll it'll like it just fucks with you like it'll kind of fucks with you.","canonicalId":"term:ear-plugs","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Earplugs are protective hearing devices, especially important around loud racing engines and exhaust systems. Pro Mod cars can produce intense sound levels during start-up and revving, which can quickly overwhelm hearing and cause discomfort.","simplifiedExplanation":"Earplugs help protect your ears from very loud noise. With race cars, the engine and exhaust can be so loud that it can feel overstimulating even if you’re not right next to it."}},{"startTime":80.0,"endTime":85.6,"type":"term","title":"revving","url":"/glossary/revving","quote":"That you're you don't want to be like close close to it when they're revving just like\nIt pulls air and it'll it'll like it just fucks with you like it'll kind of fucks with you.","canonicalId":"term:revving","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Revving” means increasing engine RPM (engine speed), typically by pressing the throttle. In drag racing, revving during staging or start-up can produce extreme noise and vibration, and it can also affect airflow and exhaust behavior around the car.","simplifiedExplanation":"Revving is when the driver speeds up the engine by giving it more throttle. Race cars can get really loud and intense when they’re revving."}},{"startTime":134.9,"endTime":140.5,"type":"term","title":"Pro Mod","url":"/glossary/pro-mod","quote":"I Can't imagine what they even got it. What is what what is a pro mod go for like that? It's got to be over a hundred on","canonicalId":"term:pro-mod","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Pro Mod (short for Pro Modified) is a drag racing class where cars are heavily modified for maximum acceleration, typically using purpose-built drag cars and specialized engines. The cars are often extremely expensive because of the fabrication, engine development, and safety equipment required to run consistent passes. When someone asks “what is a pro mod go for,” they’re referring to the high cost of building and maintaining a competitive car in that class."}},{"startTime":161.3,"endTime":167.3,"type":"concept","title":"double-decker trailer","url":"/glossary/double-decker-trailer","quote":"We were one of the only pro mod teams that didn't show up with a semi with a double-decker trailer","canonicalId":"concept:double-decker-trailer","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “double-decker” trailer is a large, multi-level transport setup used by racing teams to move equipment, tools, and sometimes living/crew space. In drag racing, teams often travel with extensive spares and support gear, so bigger trailers can mean more capability on-site. Mentioning it highlights the scale and professionalism of top teams.","simplifiedExplanation":"A double-decker trailer is basically a big trailer with two levels. Racing teams use them to bring a lot of gear and supplies with them to events. It’s a sign of how serious and well-funded some teams are."}},{"startTime":399.8,"endTime":421.9,"type":"concept","title":"drag car","url":"/glossary/drag-car","quote":"Uh, yeah, I just like the whole fast cars like drag car thing just zero parts of me wants one like a drag car like a Dedicated. Yeah, like a legit legit drag car. Yeah to me. There's no I don't really understand the","canonicalId":"concept:drag-car","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A drag car is built specifically for straight-line acceleration over a short distance, usually on a drag strip. Because the focus is on performance and consistency, many drag cars are not practical or legal for normal street driving.","simplifiedExplanation":"A drag car is a car built mainly to go fast in a straight line for a short race. It’s usually not comfortable or street-friendly, because it’s set up for racing instead of everyday driving."}},{"startTime":519.5,"endTime":528.6,"type":"concept","title":"four wheeling","url":"/glossary/four-wheeling","quote":"...that was pretty rad the first time we were just like four wheeling on the on the lake Just because we were up there fucking around with four wheels and shit like that","canonicalId":"concept:four-wheeling","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Four wheeling is off-road driving using all four wheels for traction on rough terrain like snow, mud, or rocks. On a lake or frozen surface, it often means using a vehicle with enough clearance and traction to move safely over uneven ice."}},{"startTime":567.2,"endTime":570.08,"type":"term","title":"Honda OEM crank seals","url":"/glossary/honda-oem-crank-seals","quote":"...So last weekend I was I got a new Honda OEM crank seals like $11","canonicalId":"term:honda-oem-crank-seals","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts are made to match the factory specifications. Using Honda OEM crank seals typically means better fitment and correct dimensions compared with generic aftermarket seals, which can help prevent repeat leaks.","simplifiedExplanation":"OEM parts are the same type of parts the car manufacturer would use. Getting Honda OEM crank seals usually helps them fit right and seal properly so the leak doesn’t come back."}},{"startTime":608.6,"endTime":616.3,"type":"term","title":"impact wrench","url":"/glossary/impact-wrench","quote":"But even with it my impact still didn't want to break the bolt loose ... operating in my two car garage with like a 30 gallon compressor","canonicalId":"term:impact-wrench","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An impact wrench uses repeated hammering force to break fasteners loose more easily than a standard ratchet. Even with an impact wrench, crank bolts can remain stubborn due to torque, heat cycles, and corrosion.","simplifiedExplanation":"An impact wrench is a power tool that uses quick hammering force to loosen stuck bolts. Sometimes it still struggles on crank bolts because they’re tightened very hard."}},{"startTime":645.3,"endTime":652.6,"type":"term","title":"breaker bar","url":"/glossary/breaker-bar","quote":"So I'm going to put that on ... and then a long bar ... and then try to just break it free with like a breaker bar.","canonicalId":"term:breaker-bar","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.88,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A breaker bar is a long, rigid bar used to apply high torque by hand to loosen stubborn bolts. It’s often used after power tools fail, because the leverage can overcome tight fasteners without damaging them.","simplifiedExplanation":"A breaker bar is a heavy-duty tool you use by hand to get extra leverage on a stuck bolt. It’s a common next step when an impact wrench won’t break it free."}},{"startTime":722.2,"endTime":736.8,"type":"term","title":"seatpans","url":"/glossary/seat-pans","quote":"We got cut the seatpans up before it gets blasted because he's wants convertible inter rockers...","canonicalId":"term:seat-pans","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.88,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Seatpans are the floor panels under the seats. In rust-prone restorations, they’re often cut out and replaced so the shop can repair the underlying structure and then weld in new panels for a solid, sealed floor.","simplifiedExplanation":"Seatpans are the metal floors where the seats mount. If they’re rusty or damaged, they get cut out and replaced so the floor is strong again."}},{"startTime":726.9,"endTime":729.8,"type":"term","title":"seam sealer","url":"/glossary/seam-sealer","quote":"Some seam sealer it's got to be scraped out... So... prep to do before it gets goes to get blasted","canonicalId":"term:seam-sealer","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Seam sealer is the flexible sealant used in car body seams to prevent water and air leaks and to reduce corrosion. During restoration, it often needs to be scraped out so the shop can blast, weld, and then re-seal properly.","simplifiedExplanation":"Seam sealer is a sealant that fills the gaps where body panels meet. It helps keep water out, but when you’re doing metalwork you usually remove it first so you can repair and re-seal correctly."}},{"startTime":755.3,"endTime":757.5,"type":"term","title":"door strikers","url":"/glossary/door-strikers","quote":"...the only problem bolts I had were the strikers Like the door strikers never had like you couldn't turn them","canonicalId":"term:door-strikers","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.86,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Door strikers are the fixed metal pieces on the body that the door latch engages with. If they’re seized or misaligned, they can be hard to adjust or remove, and that can slow down restoration work involving doors and body alignment.","simplifiedExplanation":"Door strikers are the parts on the car body that the door latch hits to keep the door closed. If they’re stuck or worn, the door won’t line up or latch correctly."}},{"startTime":1000.9,"endTime":1006.0,"type":"concept","title":"exhaust exits off the side","url":"/glossary/exhaust-exits-off-the-side","quote":"But it's just uh, it's because exhaust exits off the side There's no good way to run the anything back there without it getting like running next to exhaust basically","canonicalId":"concept:exhaust-exits-off-the-side","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Side-exit exhaust changes the heat and clearance environment under the car, which directly affects where you can route brake lines and other hard lines. Builders often need to reroute or protect lines to prevent heat soak and potential damage.","simplifiedExplanation":"When the exhaust comes out the side, it gets hot right where other parts might be. That makes it harder to route brake lines safely."}},{"startTime":1054.1,"endTime":1060.7,"type":"term","title":"ABS unit","url":"/glossary/abs-unit","quote":"On the Honda I just got rid of the abs unit and um Just trying to clean the engine bay up","canonicalId":"term:abs-unit","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"ABS (anti-lock braking system) uses sensors and a control unit to prevent wheel lockup during hard braking. Some drag/race builds remove the ABS unit to simplify wiring and because ABS can interfere with certain brake setups or tuning goals.","simplifiedExplanation":"ABS is the system that helps prevent the wheels from locking up when you brake hard. In this case, they removed the ABS unit to simplify things and clean up the engine bay."}},{"startTime":1059.7,"endTime":1063.5,"type":"term","title":"engine bay","url":"/glossary/engine-bay","quote":"Just trying to clean the engine bay up because I kind of want that you know","canonicalId":"term:engine-bay","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The engine bay is the compartment under the hood where the engine, wiring, plumbing, and many accessories are mounted. Cleaning it up often means rerouting lines, removing unused components (like ABS), and tidying hoses/wiring for serviceability and appearance.","simplifiedExplanation":"The engine bay is the space under the hood. They’re cleaning it up by removing parts and tidying the layout so everything looks and fits better."}},{"startTime":1307.0,"endTime":1317.4,"type":"term","title":"supercharged","url":"/glossary/supercharged","quote":"And it wasn't even like I don't even think it was a supercharged version. It was just a fucking was it supercharged?\nI think it said ssei on it, which is the supercharge.","canonicalId":"term:supercharged","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A supercharger is an engine accessory that forces more air into the engine, which can increase power. The speaker is debating whether the specific Bonneville they’re discussing had a supercharger, which would make it more desirable to some buyers.","simplifiedExplanation":"Supercharged means the engine has a device that pushes extra air in, usually making it feel stronger. People care because it can change how fast and how rare a car is."}},{"startTime":1573.2,"endTime":1580.4,"type":"concept","title":"car max","url":"/glossary/carmax","quote":"Right, so then they just fluff it off to somebody at car max and then I don't know","canonicalId":"concept:carmax","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"CarMax is a large used-car retailer that buys vehicles from owners and resells them, often with a standardized process and pricing. Mentioning it here suggests the Maserati is being flipped or quickly sold through a mainstream dealer channel rather than privately.","simplifiedExplanation":"CarMax is a company that buys used cars from people and then sells them again. The point here is that the car gets sold off quickly through a big used-car store."}},{"startTime":1675.2,"endTime":1683.7,"type":"car","title":"Porsche 928","url":"/cars/porsche/928","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/eb/Porsche_928%2C_EMS_2024%2C_Essen_%28P1032184%29.jpg","quote":"What is that Porsche is it like a nine two eight? Oh, yeah, the goofy headlights, but they're aluminum bodies.","canonicalId":"car:porsche:928","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Porsche 928 is a front-engine grand tourer from the 1970s–1980s known for its distinctive “goofy” headlights and aluminum body construction. In the segment, it’s being discussed as a quirky, potentially cool platform for a swap or race build.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Porsche 928 is a classic Porsche from the late 1900s. 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It usually makes strong power and has a classic, exciting sound."}},{"startTime":1868.2,"endTime":1876.8,"type":"term","title":"salt","url":"/glossary/salt","quote":"I mean, it's seen salt so it's not the big at the end of the world if it take it out on an okay day, but I'm just gonna try and keep it as nice as I can for as long as I can","canonicalId":"term:salt","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Salt” refers to road salt used in winter to melt ice and prevent traction loss. It’s corrosive to metal and can accelerate rust, especially on underbody components and wheel wells.","simplifiedExplanation":"In winter, roads often get treated with salt to melt ice. That salt can be rough on the car because it can cause rust over time."}},{"startTime":1965.08,"endTime":1971.2,"type":"term","title":"brake line","url":"/glossary/brake-line","quote":"Well, we're bogeying forward still with this 66 brake line stuff. 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If you change parts or routing on a custom car, you often need different lines and fittings so everything fits and works correctly."}},{"startTime":2114.6,"endTime":2157.0,"type":"term","title":"sandblast","url":"/glossary/sandblast","quote":"what makes you go sandblast on the 67 versus other stripping methods ... the gripe everybody has with sandblasting is panel warpage thoughts feelings","canonicalId":"term:sandblast","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Sandblasting is a paint/metal surface cleaning method that uses abrasive media propelled at high speed to strip coatings and rust. It can be faster than hand sanding, but it can also introduce heat and stress that may contribute to metal distortion if done aggressively.","simplifiedExplanation":"Sandblasting is a way to strip paint and grime off metal using a blasting tool. People worry it can bend or warp thin sheet metal if it’s done the wrong way or on the wrong parts."}},{"startTime":2223.7,"endTime":2248.7,"type":"concept","title":"profile","url":"/glossary/profile","quote":"It's a fucking profile, man. I mean if you want something with a profile that that something primer's gonna stick into great\nBut we don't we're not looking for a deep profile that we have to sand down again.","canonicalId":"concept:profile","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In paint/coating prep, “profile” refers to the microscopic roughness created on the metal surface by blasting media. A proper profile helps primer adhere, but too aggressive a profile can require additional sanding/finishing to achieve the desired smoothness.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Profile” is how rough the metal surface becomes after blasting. Primer sticks better to the right amount of roughness, but if it’s too rough you have to smooth it again."}},{"startTime":2294.4,"endTime":2300.0,"type":"term","title":"semis","url":"/glossary/semis","quote":"blasting and then dump bodies painting dump bodies painting semis\n[2300.0s] Big truck repair that's like, you know 200 an hour that kind of shit, you know","canonicalId":"term:semis","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Semis” is shorthand for semi-trucks (tractor-trailers). In collision/blasting shops, semis are often handled for frame work, corrosion protection, and refinishing large body components.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Semis” means big tractor-trailer trucks. They’re common in freight, and shops may repair or repaint them because they see a lot of road wear."}},{"startTime":2318.8,"endTime":2323.4,"type":"term","title":"blackjack","quote":"They knew it had leaks and they had me sandblasting it with blackjack\n[2323.4s] Which sparks? Yep\n[2325.2s] He's like just get in there on a ladder and blast it","canonicalId":"term:blackjack","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In this context, “blackjack” likely refers to an abrasive blasting media (a type of grit/aggregate) used for sandblasting. The key idea is that the abrasive can generate sparks/impact energy, which is why it’s mentioned alongside the propane leak.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Blackjack” here sounds like the blasting material they used. The important part is that blasting can create sparks or ignition sources, which is risky around a propane leak."}},{"startTime":2398.1,"endTime":2415.2,"type":"term","title":"urethane","url":"/glossary/urethane","quote":"You suit up in your paint suit that you're basically gonna have to throw away you glove up ... Respirator on you fastly in your face and you wear safety glasses because you're just gonna be coated in urethane","canonicalId":"term:urethane","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Urethane (often called polyurethane in coatings) is a type of automotive paint/clearcoat material used for durability and gloss. In bodywork it’s commonly sprayed as a liquid that chemically cures into a hard, protective finish.","simplifiedExplanation":"Urethane is a type of paint used on cars. It’s meant to be tough and shiny after it dries and hardens."}},{"startTime":2402.0,"endTime":2405.8,"type":"term","title":"respirator","url":"/glossary/respirator","quote":"You put a headstock on your Respirator on you fastly in your face and you wear safety glasses because you're just gonna be coated in urethane","canonicalId":"term:respirator","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A respirator is a breathing-protection device used to filter out paint overspray and chemical vapors. In spray painting, it’s critical because many coatings (like urethanes) can be harmful if inhaled.","simplifiedExplanation":"A respirator is a mask that helps you not breathe in paint fumes and mist. It’s important when spraying paint."}},{"startTime":2708.6,"endTime":2718.4,"type":"concept","title":"aftermarket part","url":"/glossary/aftermarket-part","quote":"It's not like you're introducing one aftermarket part and you have to make that quirky thing work. It's like you're you're like 15 aftermarket things and you're cutting this off here and making it work here","canonicalId":"concept:aftermarket-part","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An aftermarket part is a component made by a company other than the vehicle’s original manufacturer. In custom builds, swapping in aftermarket parts often requires additional fabrication or rework so everything fits and functions together.","simplifiedExplanation":"Aftermarket parts are made by companies other than the car brand. When you use them in a custom build, you usually have to adjust other things so the new parts work properly."}},{"startTime":2971.6,"endTime":2999.0,"type":"part","title":"coilovers","url":"/glossary/coilovers","quote":"I've been looking at a set of coilovers for the Honda... Some eBay ones because it's a it's a budget Honda build.","canonicalId":"part:coilovers","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Coilovers are a suspension setup that combines a coil spring and shock absorber into one unit, often with adjustable ride height. They’re commonly used to lower a car and tune handling for a specific driving style or budget.","simplifiedExplanation":"Coilovers are suspension parts that let you change how high or low the car sits. 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