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185. Engineering FIA Approved Seats, OEM Programs, And Drag Racing w/ David Black
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
184. Racing Cars and Motorcycles, Building Custom Classic's, Chassis Manufacturing w/ Jeff Schwartz
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
183. Pushing the Hurricane platform, Drag Racing and Drag and Drive's w/ Morgan Evans
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
182. Racing at Le Mans, IMSA, Race Engineering and Strategy w/ Brad Kettler and Brit Casey Jr
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
181. Building Import Street Cars, Restoring Supras Modern Tuning, Sound Performance w/ Larry Prebis
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
180. Katech Engineering, Rapson Performance Group, Technology in Racing w/ Mark and Lynn Rapson
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
179. Broncos, OEM Insights, Importance of Trade Shows, Private Equity w/ Dr. Jamie Meyer
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
178. Creating Fueltech, Innovating ECU's, Pushing Platforms and Personal Projects w/ Anderson Dick
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
177. How Tuning Evolved, Modern EFI and the history of HTR Performance
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
176. DSX Tuning on Global B, LS/LT Tuning, and Product Development and Manufacturing
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
175. Doug Ring on East Coast Supercharging, How Modding Corvettes Has Changed and Racing
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
174. Founding OTL, Subarus and the GR Corolla, Product Development and Engineering w/ Justin North
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
173. Brian Tooley and Rick Crawford on Superchargers, Airflow, Private Equity and the future of BTR
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
172. Building Subarus for Power, The GR Corolla, and Off The Line Performance, w/ OTL Grayson
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
171. The First GT500 in Trans AM, Supercharged vs Twin Turbo, Racing on the Edge w/ Derric Carter
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
170. Diesel Aftermarket and Events, Martiniworks, Dirt Racing and Road Rally's w/ Dustin Korth
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
169. Cars at SEMA, New Projects and New Technology, Preparing for Pikes Peak w/ Patience Metal Fab
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
168. Fast Street Cars, Racing and Hosting Events, The Future of Racing w/ Chase Lautenbach
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
167. Machining and Custom Parts, Cannonball Stories McLaren Specialization W/ Arne Toman
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
166. 1500HP+ AWD Civic, Competing at Events, Honda Leaderboard w/ Jonathan Valentino Perez
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
165. Import vs Domestic Prep, The 7 Second Evo, Porsche GT3 Build, New Hub Dyno w/ Ben Hochman
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
No Tune Necessary 7
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
164. Racing in IMSA, A Career in Racing, Reviewing Cars and Coaching w/ Britt Casey Jr.
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
163. AMS Performance, Chasing Records, S58 and VR30, Quality Manufacturing w/ Martin Musial
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
162. Product Development and Manufacturing, 3D Scanning / Printing, Custom Parts w/ Connor Anderson
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