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Minnoxide

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Join us as we interview shop owners, industry experts, racers, engineers and so much more. We Go Beyond The Meet to get to know those who make the car community what it is.

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  • #203
    April 8 · 2 hr 1 min

    195. Zach Denney on ECUMaster USA, Tracking Cars and Developing Strategies For Drag Racing

    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

  • #202
    April 2 · 2 hr 3 min

    194. Justin Starkey on Building VMP Performance, Whipple Superchargers, R&D & Building a Legacy

    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

  • #201
    March 25 · 1 hr 23 min

    193. Nick Plocienik on Preparing For Pikes Peak, Racing At Daytona, and Driving Porsche Racecars

    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

  • #200
    March 19 · 2 hr 35 min

    192. Jay Meagher on Engine Building, the Next Generation, Land Speed Racing, and Supra Updates

    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

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