Best Automotive Training Academy Podcasts (2024)

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Field Report: The New 'K-Swap' For Drivelines? 20:53

5d ago20:53

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You won't see this B2R Motorsport 2.0L 1200hp++ EK Honda Civic up at your local skifield, but it actually has the AWD/4WD system to get there faster than you could imagine if wanted! Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in Making over 1200hp at 56psi boost and plans to hit between 80-90psi with a Preci…

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113: A “Mil-Spec” Wiring Harness is Total Overkill for Most People. 2:11:57

10d ago2:11:57

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Looking to up your game with a super-informative masterclass on professional-level motorsport wiring? This episode of Tuned In featuring Erik Reinertsen of Hardwired Performance is exactly what you're after. Use “HWP50” to get $50 OFF our HPA Motorsport Wiring Starter Package: https://hpcdmy.co/wiringstarterb Erik specialises in building top-level …

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Field Report: Does 3D Printing Have A Place In Motorsport? 12:45

12d ago12:45

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Can 3D printed parts hold up in an engine bay or elsewhere on a car when compared to the use of lightweight aluminium or similar, or is it still just technology best leveraged for prototyping? Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in Grant Luttinen of Intamsys helps us understand some of the pros and co…

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Field Report: Will This Save You From Engine Failure? 9:35

20d ago9:35

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Accusumps. Whether you're a motorsport enthusiast, a professional racer, or simply keen on advanced car maintenance, this video covers many of the common questions on how an Accusump can enhance your engine's reliability and performance and bridge the gap between a wet sump and (let's be honest, expensive) dry sump upgrade. Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 …

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112: Building a BIG-POWER LS That Actually Lasts. 2:00:19

24d ago2:00:19

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The formula for building a big-power LS is pretty simple — but things get a little more complicated when the motor needs to produce all that power for sustained periods of time in applications like drift or circuit racing. In this episode, we sit down with Mitch Pullen of Pullen Spec Engines, who specialises in putting together ultra-durable LS bui…

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Field Report: Modern ECU Tuning: Stock Vs Standalone Vs CAN Bus. 14:32

27d ago14:32

14:32

Why can't you tune any ECU however you'd like or fit any aftermarket ECU to your vehicle without a care in the world? Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in Ryan Nicholls Powertune Australia answers these common questions and more in relation to what can be done with the right skill set and tools, in …

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Field Report: Purists Will (probably) HATE This Immaculate Chevrolet Apache Build. 10:12

1M ago10:12

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Hot rodding has been and always will be a HUGE part of American car culture, and electric vehicle conversions are bringing a wider range of options to the street. Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in Why do a Tesla swap and not use aftermarket components? What happens to the 12v electronics includin…

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111: He Wasn’t Impressed With The Engines On Offer, So He Built His Own. 1:54:22

1M ago1:54:22

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Simon Longdill wasn’t impressed with the engines available to him in his class of racing, so he built his own. On this episode of Tuned In, we catch up with the man behind Synergy’s small-capacity, ultra-high revving, 400+hp V8s to talk through the ins and outs of these screaming motors and much, much more. Use “SYNERGY50” to get $50 OFF our HPA En…

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Field Report: Why Not Fit The BIGGEST Exhaust Manifold You Can? 14:29

1M ago14:29

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Traditionally, a bigger manifold has been considered the holy grail of performance because the bigger something is, the more air you can hammer on through, right? But, is this actually true and why do companies like ARTEC Performance do things differently? Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in Exhaus…

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Field Report: One Modification TRANSFORMED This Car. 13:06

2M ago13:06

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The 2.9L RB26 swap in place of the stock Nissan SR20 is easy to zero in on here, but it's not the modification that has made the most difference outright to lap times and driver confidence... Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in With the ability to get 1500hp from this setup, owner and driver Chris …

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110: Is Ford's Coyote Better Than GM's LS? 1:47:05

2M ago1:47:05

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The Snot Rocket is here! This week on Tuned In, we welcome Brett Lasala, the owner, builder, and driver of 2024’s Sick Week-winning Mustang, Snot Rocket. In this episode, we find out what it takes to secure the outright win at a drive-and-drag competition like Sick Week, how he’s extracted over 3000hp from his Coyote V8, why he prefers Ford machine…

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Field Report: Why Stock Brakes Suck & How To Fix Them. 13:43

2M ago13:43

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Numbers like ‘1000HP’ and ‘100 PSI of boost’ catch our attention the most when it comes to motorsport builds as we can easily understand what they mean, but brake setups, while being equally if not more important, take a backstage role by comparison. For most, admittedly, it is much harder to get excited about figures or terms like ‘380mm’ and ‘sta…

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Field Report: Why Don't Pro Race Cars Use Brake Boosters? 6:38

2M ago6:38

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Why don't race cars use brake boosters and does your master cylinder size really matter all that much compared to your brake caliper sizing? Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in In this video, we talk to Kirk from Tilton Engineering about the importance of creating a perfectly balanced braking syste…

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109: The Gap Between Reflashing and Standalone is Only Getting Smaller! 1:45:48

2M ago1:45:48

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As cars become more and more complex and ECU reflashing technology becomes more advanced, the gap between sticking with a vehicle’s factory computer and going to an aftermarket standalone only gets narrower and a little less clear. On this episode of Tuned In, we dive into this topic, along with many others, with PCMTec’s Roland Harrison. Use “PCMT…

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Field Report: Will This Turbo 2JZ-GE Blow Up? (Probably Not). 9:34

2M ago9:34

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Turbocharging N/A engines is nothing new, and has some known downsides... Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in But like anything, if you know the weaknesses to watch out for it is easier to manage and avoid them as Haltech's Mitch Smith explains in relation to this 780whp 2JZ-GE being used in a time…

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Field Report: 350lbs Weight PENALTY & A First Place Finish! 7:04

3M ago7:04

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After this interview, Feras went on to win the Plazamaman Pro-Am Class with a blistering 1:27.0160 🔥🔥🔥 Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in 'If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail' is a well-worn saying that is as relevant today as it was decades ago. During Feras Qartoumy's WTAC trip we get …

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108: Twin-Charging — Good Idea or Unnecessary Complication? 2:02:37

3M ago2:02:37

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Anyone with even a passing interest in Time Attack has likely heard of Norris Designs, a UK-based tuning company probably best known for its insane north-south oriented, twin-charged, short-wheel base Evo IX time attack monster. On this episode of Tuned In, we sit down with founder Simon Norris to get some insight into this brain-melting build, plu…

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Field Report: You'll NEVER Guess This Connection — 11,000 rpm V10 Supra Vs Ford Explorer. 15:06

3M ago15:06

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'Why fit a Formula 1-inspired Judd V10 engine into a Toyota A90 Supra' is probably not a common question we are all struggling with regarding our own personal projects. Still, we love that people like Ryan Tuerck can answer it for us! Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in This 4L 730hp (630hp ATW), 1…

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Field Report: Is It Worth The 'Hype'? Electronic Wastegate Control. 22:03

3M ago22:03

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LS vs 351, Panhard vs watts link, electronic wastegate control magic and the surprising advantage a 1965 Ford Mustang has over many modern chassis are all discussed in this interview with Mike Dusold of Dusold Designs. Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in Most of us love the look of a classic car on…

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Field Report: Brake HARD LINES... Are Actually Easy. 6:30

3M ago6:30

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Brakes. They are arguably the most important aspect of any vehicle, performance or otherwise, but they are systems that do age, get damaged, or require upgrades, and YOU can do it. Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in Toni Copp of @BrakeQuip runs us through some of the basics when it comes to why br…

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107: Billet Isn’t Everything — The Rise of Aftermarket Cast Engines. 1:23:48

3M ago1:23:48

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Over the last few years, we’ve seen a massive increase in the availability of ultra-high-performance billet parts — especially blocks and heads. This week’s guest, Chris Smith of Crest CNC, was one of the pioneers of this practice in the import category, but now he’s branching out from the 5-axis CNC and heading to the foundry to produce cast engin…

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Field Report: How did Haltech keep THIS a secret? 7:39

3M ago7:39

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The iC-7 is getting a birthday, and it’s backwards compatible. Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in The iC-7 has always been a display-only device and has been priced accordingly, but with an upcoming firmware update, some added functionality is coming, all without any hardware changes, payments or …

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Field Report: You Designed A Part. Great! Now What? 13:14

4M ago13:14

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You can design whatever you like using CAD for 2D and 3D modelling, but how do you get it off the screen and onto your project? Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in Founder and CEO, Jim Belousic of @sendcutsend, runs us through what a rapid manufacturing company like his is, what it can offer and wh…

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Revisted: Subaru WRX Rally Car… Powered by Ferrari?! 1:32:51

4M ago1:32:51

1:32:51

**We're spending a couple of weeks away from the microphone over the Christmas and New Year period. This means that although we won’t be publishing any new guest appearances until mid-January, we’re going to be bringing back some of our favourite older episodes that deserve another listen.** You might not know the name, but you’ve probably seen Sam…

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Field Report: Is Fusion 360 Any Good? 13:36

4M ago13:36

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Autodesk Fusion 360 is still a 'new player' comparatively in the CAD/CAM software world, yet it is already more popular than man options that have been around for decades. Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in During SEMA, Josh Reader of Autodesk gave us a quick run-through on some of the features th…

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Field Report: The New 'K-Swap' For Drivelines? 20:53

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113: A “Mil-Spec” Wiring Harness is Total Overkill for Most People. 2:11:57

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Field Report: Does 3D Printing Have A Place In Motorsport? 12:45

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Field Report: Will This Save You From Engine Failure? 9:35

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112: Building a BIG-POWER LS That Actually Lasts. 2:00:19

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Field Report: Modern ECU Tuning: Stock Vs Standalone Vs CAN Bus. 14:32

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Field Report: Purists Will (probably) HATE This Immaculate Chevrolet Apache Build. 10:12

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111: He Wasn’t Impressed With The Engines On Offer, So He Built His Own. 1:54:22

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Field Report: Why Not Fit The BIGGEST Exhaust Manifold You Can? 14:29

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Field Report: One Modification TRANSFORMED This Car. 13:06

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110: Is Ford's Coyote Better Than GM's LS? 1:47:05

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Field Report: Why Stock Brakes Suck & How To Fix Them. 13:43

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Field Report: Why Don't Pro Race Cars Use Brake Boosters? 6:38

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109: The Gap Between Reflashing and Standalone is Only Getting Smaller! 1:45:48

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Field Report: Will This Turbo 2JZ-GE Blow Up? (Probably Not). 9:34

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Field Report: 350lbs Weight PENALTY & A First Place Finish! 7:04

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108: Twin-Charging — Good Idea or Unnecessary Complication? 2:02:37

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Field Report: You'll NEVER Guess This Connection — 11,000 rpm V10 Supra Vs Ford Explorer. 15:06

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Field Report: Is It Worth The 'Hype'? Electronic Wastegate Control. 22:03

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Field Report: Brake HARD LINES... Are Actually Easy. 6:30

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107: Billet Isn’t Everything — The Rise of Aftermarket Cast Engines. 1:23:48

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Field Report: How did Haltech keep THIS a secret? 7:39

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Field Report: You Designed A Part. Great! Now What? 13:14

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Revisted: Subaru WRX Rally Car… Powered by Ferrari?! 1:32:51

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Field Report: Is Fusion 360 Any Good? 13:36

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