V8 Radio Podcast: New Parts Can Fail, PRI 2018 Preview, Legalities of Tuning, Trivia, and More!

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On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke spends time behind the wheel of his ’67 GTO! It still has no engine installed, but you can’t blame a guy for getting behind the wheel in the garage in anticipation of the new engine. Mike and Kevin Oeste chat about how even brand-new parts can fail, and you have to be alert all the time when working on engines. And during the V8TV PRI Live Stage preview, they cover the ever-present challenge faced by modern electronic tuner companies and the legalities of modifying new cars. This, automotive trivia questions, and much more!

V8 Radio Podcast

V8 Radio Podcast: New Parts Can Fail, PRI 2018 Preview, Legalities of Tuning, Trivia, and More!

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V8 Radio Podcast: Solving Problems When There Is No Manual, Trivia, And More!

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On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste dive into a behind-the-scenes scenario regarding an unusual error faced by the V8 Speed and Resto Shop Crew on a project that’s nearly complete, but not quite yet. The car is the sweet 1969 Camaro heavily modified with a Detroit Speed suspension system, Baer Brakes, Forgeline Wheels, Vintage Air, C and R Radiator, Currie rear axle, Hydratech brake booster, sticky Toyo tires, and more. The big recent upgrade comes in the form of a 700+ horsepower GM LT-4 supercharged V8, and so far, it’s been a heck of a ride. However, the calibration in the ECM is doing a few funky things during the accelerating upshifting process. We’re working with GM on a solution, but sometimes you have to work around quirks when you build custom cars. This, automotive trivia questions, a nod to NASA Flight Director Gene Kranz, and news on an upcoming V8TV production at the Performance Racing Industry show in Indianapolis! Whew, that’s a big episode of V8 Radio!

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V8 Radio Podcast: Solving Problems When There Is No Manual, Trivia, And More!

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V8 Radio Podcast: Learning From Neil Peart of Rush and Michael Jordan, Shelby Series 1, Electric Hot Rods, Trivia, And More!

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In this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste veer off the beaten path in many ways. From the standard overselling adjective to a discussion of the Shelby Series 1, Tesla powered Hot Rods, and on to learning from Rush drummer Neil Peart and basketball legend Michael Jordan, this episode digs into what it takes to be the best you can possibly be. Different from a car show, but a worthy topic for sure. Plus, we reveal a bit about a new live show we’re producing from the 2018 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals! Of course, there’s automotive trivia, a few laughs, and more… all on V8 Radio! *Note… this one used a lower-quality sound recording technology, so it does not sound as good as the typical V8 Radio episode. Our apologies.

V8 Radio Podcast

V8 Radio Podcast: Learning From Neil Peart of Rush and Michael Jordan, Shelby Series 1, Electric Hot Rods, Trivia, And More!

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V8 Radio Podcast: Mike’s GTO Engine Update, SEMA, V8TV Drive In Cruise Event, Behind The Scenes at V8TVshow.com, MORE!

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On this episode of V8 Radio, get ready for an update on Mike’s 1967 Pontiac GTO engine build! We know, right? It’s coming together piece by piece. Mike is also going to be attending the SEMA show for his first time this year! Then, Mike and Kevin recap the 4th annual V8TV Drive In Cruise event, where a huge car show meets the Drive In! This year, the featured film was Cannonball Run, and nearly 400 cars were in attendance. Too cool. Mike and Kevin also chat about some of the inner workings of the V8TVshow.com photo galleries and how that whole process works. Of course, there’s some automotive trivia and a few laughs, and you’ve got the latest V8 Radio!

V8 Radio Podcast

V8 Radio Podcast: Mike's GTO Engine Update, SEMA, V8TV Drive In Cruise Event, Behind The Scenes at V8TVshow.com, MORE!

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V8 Radio Podcast: SEMA Gala, Dave McClelland, Petersen Automotive Museum, and MORE!

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It’s been a busy summer, and on this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about Kevin’s recent experience co-hosting the SEMA Gala with Jessi Combs and what that experience meant to him. After, they chat about being a true pro and how motorsports announcer Dave McClelland is the Master, and has also been a great mentor and friend to Kevin. Then it’s off to a visit to the Petersen Automotive Museum for the famous Vault Tour with Kevin’s friend Chris Vopat. It’s a huge show but it goes by fast! Check it out!

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V8 Radio Podcast: SEMA Gala, Dave McClelland, Petersen Automotive Museum, and MORE!

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V8 Radio Podcast: Summer Events, Street Machine Nationals, More!

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Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about the Street Machine Nationals and other summertime car events on this episode of V8 Radio! There’s also automotive trivia and some other tech tips, so there’s bound to be something for everyone on this show.

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V8 Radio Podcast: Summer Events, Street Machine Nationals, More!

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V8 Radio Podcast: Mike’s GTO Updates, Car Shows, and Celebrating 2 Years of V8 Radio!

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Mike Clarke’s 1967 Pontiac GTO engine is making progress, and Mike brings us the update on this episode. Mike and Kevin also chat about the Optmist Club Car Show that Kevin runs, as well as a tech tidbit on running the right steering pump with a hydraulic brake booster. They have all this plus a trivia question AND a 2 year anniversary! It can’t get much better than V8 Radio!

V8 Radio Podcast

V8 Radio Podcast: Mike's GTO Updates, Car Shows, and Celebrating 2 Years of V8 Radio!

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V8 Radio Podcast: A Tour Of Forgeline Motorsports, Car Trivia, and More!

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Our V8 Radio hosts Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke always enjoy learning the stories of how performance parts companies came to be, and today, Kevin recalls his recent visit to Forgeline Motorsports. Forgeline builds racing wheels that are also quite popular on the street in the Pro-Touring market, and Kevin shares the history asa well as the manufacturing techniques of this uniquely family-owned American racing wheel company. Oh yeah, and this is the longest trivia question segment to date, and Mike and Kevin apologize for that, but it just happened that way.

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V8 Radio Podcast: A Tour Of Forgeline Motorsports, Car Trivia, and More!

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V8 Radio Podcast: Using Real Deal Parts and New Goodies for Ford Fans

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Counterfeit parts have always hurt the industry, and with modern manufacturing making certain aspects easier to do, there are more fake performance parts than ever. On this show, Mike and Kevin chat about the bad… and worse… of using fake parts. And there is good news for Ford Galaxie restorers and owners, as our friends a AMD are releasing a whole line of license reproduction sheet metal, quarter panels, glass, and more for 1960s Galaxies. Of course the trivia question is fun, and there’s a new update on Mike’s GTO engine as well, all on V8 Radio!

V8 Radio Podcast

V8 Radio Podcast: Using Real Deal Parts and New Goodies for Ford Fans

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V8 Radio Podcast: Mike Learns To MIG Weld, Car Trivia, and More!

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Welding can be a very rewarding skill, and it’s often a necessary skill when restoring or modifying classic and Muscle Cars. On this episode of V8 Radio, our esteemed Co-Host Mike Clarke recalls his experience learning how to MIG weld at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop as taught by Host Kevin Oeste. Mike and our mutual friend Paul came to the V8 shop for a visit, and left as changed men with mad welding skills! Of course the trivia question is fun, and there’s a new update on Mike’s GTO engine as well, all on V8 Radio!

V8 Radio Podcast

V8 Radio Podcast: Mike Learns To MIG Weld, Car Trivia, and More!

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