Andrew Hawkins on Why RB26 Builds Fail in America, RB vs 2JZ Debate, GTR Festival

Andrew Hawkins on Why RB26 Builds Fail in America, RB vs 2JZ Debate, GTR Festival, RB26 engine failures, RB26 reliability, RB vs 2JZ comparison as he breaks down common RB mistakes, tuning differences, real world failures in the US, and what it takes to build a high horsepower RB the right way.Motive Video Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motive_video00:00 Intro03:30 SEMA Builds 202604:15 High Horsepower RB Builds05:53 Location Affects The Type Of Car Build09:20 RB30 Swap Popularity10:43 RB26 vs RB30 Sound12:55 2JZ's In Australia15:34 American RB Build Failures17:37 American RB26 Cylinder Head Failures19:42 Stop Trying To Make RBs Make Power Down Low23:53 Running High Lift Cams On an RB2628:17 Tukes RB26 Cylinder Head Failure37:52 Throtl Mickey RB26 Head43:25 RB26 Oil Problems47:14 Tuning an RB2653:20 RB Billet Blocks01:00:19 Daily Driving Billet Blocks01:03:34 Driving With A Sequential Transmission01:10:19 Best Clutch To Use In an RB01:11:14 Twin Disc vs Tripple01:14:09 Is a Sequential a Manual?01:15:40 ZF8 In a MK4 Supra01:18:44 The Ratio For GTR Is 4.1101:22:47 GTR Festival 2026 Australia01:23:40 Tommyfyeah Builds01:30:14 GTR Festival Experience01:35:14 New Event Coming Soon01:38:13 PRP BlocksFOLLOW STREET ALPHA PODCAST ON:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/streetalphapodcastTIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@streetalphapodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of Street Alpha Podcast, Cooper breaks down his exit, drag racing transmission choices, and what really makes Powerglide king at the track.Cooper Bogetti Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cooperbogetti00:00 Intro08:02 Competitive Podcasting12:17 Cooper Starting A News Show15:09 Podcast vs Personal Content16:57 Who is Chrisfixit18:29 Cleetus Exposes Chrisfixit23:19 Cooper Living In NY25:35 Cooper Meets Cleetus30:21 Cleetus and Cooper Work For 1320Video34:42 Cleetus and Cooper Start a YoutubeChannel40:32 Cleetus Went To Law School44:43 How Cooper Was Burnt Out DoingContent49:33 Cleetus Making Sacrifices For Content54:40 Coopers Definition Of Success01:01:12 Elono Musk Crashes Mclaren F101:02:07 Vipers Crashing All The Time01:04:46 Corvette Owners Think They Own a Viper01:05:39 Why Corvettes Don't Have That WowFactor01:11:11 Why People Arent Buying PerformanceCars01:13:51 Buying Older Cars01:15:45 Buying a Car The Appreciates In Value01:18:59 Mods That Add Value To a Car01:20:54 Youtubers Getting Into Car Debt01:28:02 Breaking Down On Drag and Drives01:28:55 Setting Cars Up For Different Events01:30:57 Running Car Full Out During Qualifying01:33:29 Why Cooper Chose a 2JZ01:37:09 Building a Race Car To Daily Drive01:43:46 Why People Enjoy Drag and Drive Events01:52:43 Police at Drag and Drives01:54:23 Street Alpha Drag and Drive Build01:55:43 Building an 8 Second Race Car01:56:23 Dodge Safety In Cars01:58:06 Powerglide vs TH40002:01:19 Powerglide Limitations02:04:41 Price Of a Fully Built Powerglide02:05:42 RPM Drop In Powerglide02:06:31 Evolution of Transmissions02:08:44 Mac vs Victor Engine Dyno02:14:09 Converter Slip02:17:12 Why Cooper Left Cleetus02:24:33 Cooper Regretting Leaving Cleetus02:25:25 Addressing The Break Up02:26:22 How Cooper and Cleetus Split Up02:28:31 Will Cooper and Cleetus Work TogetherAgain?02:29:35 Whats Next For Cooper Bogetti?02:32:13 Who Was The Best and Worst PodcastGuest?FOLLOW STREET ALPHA PODCAST ON:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/streetalphapodcastTIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@streetalphapodcastSPONSORS:MINTY DETAILING: https://www.instagram.com/mintydetailing/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode Minty Detailing breaks down how to start a car detailing business from scratch, including startup costs, equipment, and building a loyal client base.Minty Detailing Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mintydetailing00:00 Intro02:36 The Minty Detailing Name Change03:43 Shop Space Prices In New York04:38 Running Multiple Services Out of Your Shop10:41 Why Mobile Detailing Is No Good12:55 Beginning a Mobile Detailing Business15:00 How Much Mobile Detailing Prices Should Be16:23 Using AutoZone Supplies To Wash Cars20:15 Going From Mobile Detailing To A Shop22:27 Attention To Detail24:10 Is Ceramic Coating a Scam?28:37 Paint Correction30:28 Why Is PPF So Expensive?33:33 PPF Whole Car35:45 The Cost Of Washing a Car36:36 Car Wash Goals37:33 Minty Location Change53:15 Hiring Good People You Can Trust58:52 Downsides To Renting Out Shop To Others01:03:44 Opening Up a Shop For Clout01:06:18 Followers Dont Equate To Business01:12:05 Whats Next For Minty Detailing01:18:33 Mar Opening Up a Shop In Florida01:21:24 Minty Car Service01:26:19 Being an EntrepreneurFOLLOW STREET ALPHA PODCAST ON:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/streetalphapodcastTIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@streetalphapodcastSPONSORS:MINTY DETAILING: https://www.instagram.com/mintydetailing/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In todays episode we sit with Vinny Ten who breaks down the worlds fastest 350Z and explains how he builds record setting VQ engines for extreme horsepower and reliability. He also covers the return of his legendary Toyota Supra to competitive drag racing and the future of drag racing Vinny Ten Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinnytenracing00:00 Intro05:18 First Veilside Supra In America06:41 Vinny’s Belief In Opening Up A Import Performance Shop08:06 Vinny’s Experience With Motorcycles09:13 First Supra Boost Controllers10:07 Creating The First Parts For Imports In The Early Days12:35 Vinny’s Nissan Dealership Race Car18:16 How Vinny Crashed His Supra23:35 How The Pro Import Class Started27:27 The First 1000HP Supra30:15 How Vinny Ten Paved The Way For Supras33:04 Titan Motorsports Vs Vinny Ten35:10 Getting a Car Into The 5s Based On Chassis39:58 The 6.33 Run52:12 The VR38 Will Be King In The Next Few Years01:03:57 C16 Race Fuel Is King01:05:34 High Horsepower With Factory Intake Manifold01:09:47 Fox body VR38 Swap01:11:46 Imports Have Proved Themselves01:13:53 Nissan Connecting Rods Weakness01:19:03 The Cons of the VR3001:22:13 Why BMWs Have Taken Over01:25:57 Why They Used The VR30 In The New Nissan Z01:38:58 Ford Copied Nissan01:41:03 The Best Way To Deal With Copycats01:44:18 Sacrifices Made In Racing01:47:44 Vinny Ten Designed The Ram Style Intake Manifold01:53:36 Single Turbo vs Twin Turbo02:06:21 Building a VQ3502:09:02 VQ35 Cylinder Heads02:10:50 Whats The Best VQ Engine To Build02:12:35 Why Vinny Chose a DE engine Instead of HR02:13:35 Sleeving Blocks02:15:53 VR38 Blocks Cracking02:19:07 The Cost of Running a Shop In NY02:24:17 Shops Doing Bad Work For Customers01:53:36 Single Turbo vs Twin Turbo02:06:21 Building a VQ3502:09:02 VQ35 Cylinder Heads02:10:50 Whats The Best VQ Engine To Build02:12:35 Why Vinny Chose a DE engine Instead of HR02:13:35 Sleeving Blocks02:15:53 VR38 Blocks Cracking02:19:07 The Cost of Running a Shop In NY02:24:17 Shops Doing Bad Work For Customers02:41:55 VR30 Engine02:44:15 Port Injection On VR3002:47:56 VR38 Manifold Fitting on A VQ35HR02:49:23 VK56 Engine02:56:37 Is Drag Racing Dying?03:08:25 Manufacturers Not Sponsoring Cars In America03:17:59 Worlds Fastest 350z03:19:23 The Return of The Vinny Ten Supra03:23:42 Are Flame Tunes Bad?03:31:01 Tuning Cars At Vinny Ten03:33:22 EPA Ruining The Car CultureFOLLOW STREET ALPHA PODCAST ON:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/streetalphapodcastTIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@streetalphapodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In todays episode we sit with Nero of Titan Motorsports who opens up about their comeback, the 2JZ vs RB rivalry, building legendary Supras, and the biggest races that shaped their name in the world of high performance racing. @titanmotorsports  Motorsports Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/titanmotorsports00:00 Intro04:49 Neros Early Days In IT05:19 How Nero Got Into Selling Car Parts08:46 Buying a MK4 Supra In the 90s10:56 Nero's First Street Race In the MK4 Supra15:48 What Made The Supra Popular16:44 Why The MK4 Supra Price Dropped In 9718:00 What Inspired Nero To Buy A Supra19:54 How The Name Titan Motorsports Was Made Up23:19 Why Titan Started Selling Parts Online25:32 How Titan Supra Went From Street Car To Race Car26:49 How The Titan Supra Started To Gain Popularity35:11 How To Build a Class Legal Drag Racing Car39:00 TX2K Is Expensive For New Racers42:42 How People are Funding Race Cars47:36 How The Titan Supra Went From Black To Copper53:33 Why Big Companies arent Sponsoring Drag Racing59:17 Victors Copper Supra01:04:22 Iconic Moments With The Titan Copper Supra01:05:40 Titan Motorsports vs Papadakis01:08:12 How Titan Motorsports Helped Ekanoo01:20:27 Ekanoo Vs White Rice01:22:06 Is White Rice Holding The Torch For The 2JZ?01:24:30 Who Should Represent The 2JZ platform01:34:57 What Makes The Titan 2JZ So Great01:39:57 Daily Driving Billet Blocks01:41:11 Building Less Than 1000Hp 2JZ Engines01:42:53 Machine Shops For 2JZ01:45:27 Is It Hard To Mess Up a 2JZ01:48:10 The Cost To Build a 1000HP 2JZ01:54:58 02:02:41 02:05:41 02:15:35 Performance Shops Dont Make MoneyHow Much Money Does a Automotive Parts Business MakeTitan Motorsports Audi Crash IncidentThe Future For Titan Motorsports02:18:09 B58 Running 6 Seconds01:41:11 Building Less Than 1000Hp 2JZ Engines01:42:53 Machine Shops For 2JZ01:45:27 Is It Hard To Mess Up a 2JZ01:48:10 The Cost To Build a 1000HP 2JZ01:54:58 Performance Shops Dont Make Money02:02:41 How Much Money Does a Automotive Parts Business Make02:05:41 Titan Motorsports Audi Crash Incident02:15:35 The Future For Titan Motorsports02:18:09 B58 Running 6 Seconds02:21:14 Garage Builders AdviceFOLLOW STREET ALPHA PODCAST ON:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/streetalphapodcastTIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@streetalphapodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In todays episode we sit with Joe Irwin who breaks down what it really takes to build record fast Coyote engines, the mistakes that ruin builds, and the lessons most people learn the hard way. FFRE Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastforwardracingengines00:00 Intro01:41 Joe's Involvement With Offshore Boat Racing03:23 Smuggling Boats Back In The 80's04:29 Building Boats Compared To Cars08:51 Teaming Up With Brett Lasala10:37 How Horsepower Has Changed15:19 Engines That FFRE Builds17:58 The Main Reason a Coyote Is So Great21:46 Why Stock Coyote Cams Are Good Up To 1200HP22:41 Whats Needed To Make Over 1000hp On Stock BlockCoyote24:32 Coyote Engine 2500HP Limit26:05 F150 Fastest 60-13028:00 Best Coyote Cams After 1200HP30:30 Why Coyotes Still Run VCT On The Intake Side32:08 VCT and Oil Problems With Coyotes33:50 Coyote Dry Sump Systems36:42 Coyote Cast Block Limitations38:40 Why FFRE Uses Predator Engines41:25 Best Cylinder To use With The Coyote42:21 Voodoo Engines Vs Predator Engines43:23 Why Engine Blocks Crack45:30 How Much Boost To Make 3000HP On a Coyote46:13 The Affect Drag Racing Has On High Horsepower CoyoteEngines48:54 Where Most Machine Shops Fail51:33 Red Flags For A Machine Shop54:18 How Long It Really Takes To Build An Engine56:11 Does FFRE Work Directly With Customers?57:02 How Much It Costs To Build A Big Power Coyote59:01 How Much Does It Cost To Build a 6 Second Coyote59:51 How Much It Costs To Build Brett Lasalas Engine01:01:07 High Revving Engines With High Displacement Myth01:03:17 Pushrod System Vs Follower Valve train01:05:57 Coyote Vs LT01:16:14 Why Vipers Make So Much Power01:19:37 2JZ Dart Block56:11 Does FFRE Work Directly With Customers?57:02 How Much It Costs To Build A Big Power Coyote59:01 How Much Does It Cost To Build a 6 Second Coyote59:51 How Much It Costs To Build Brett Lasalas Engine01:01:07 High Revving Engines With High Displacement Myth01:03:17 Pushrod System Vs Follower Valve train01:05:57 Coyote Vs LT01:16:14 Why Vipers Make So Much Power01:19:37 2JZ Dart Block01:22:32 2JZ Dart Block Vs Billet Block01:26:21 How Long It Takes For An Engine To Fail01:29:57 How Oil Pressure Tells You Whats Happening In anEngine01:33:18 Why Sensors Are Extremely Important01:35:31 Where Most People Fail With Engine Break In01:40:13 Drag Racing vs Street Car Engine Ring Wear01:41:45 How Many Miles Does It Take To Seat Rings01:44:23 Best Advice For Garage Engine Builders01:46:56 Timing An Engine01:50:27 The Future For Brett Laslas CarFOLLOW STREET ALPHA PODCAST ON:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/streetalphapodcastTIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@streetalphapodcastSPONSORS:MINTY DETAILING: https://www.instagram.com/mintydetailing/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In todays episode we sit with Richard Holdener who breaks down real engine dyno results while sharing what he has learned from years of cam testing turbo combinations and cylinder head data.Richard Holdener Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardholdenerRichard Holdener Youtube:  @richardholdener1727  Street Alpha Merch: https://streetalpha.co/products/street-alpha-rb90-t-shirtFOLLOW STREET ALPHA PODCAST ON:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/streetalphapodcastTIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@streetalphapodcastSPONSORS:MINTY DETAILING: https://www.instagram.com/mintydetailing/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In todays episode we sit with Jamie from Officially Gassed to talk about the UK racing scene, the fastest street cars in the UK, and what really makes UK car culture unique. From BMWs and Porsches to McLarens and Hondas, Jamie breaks down his builds, wild experiences, and lessons learned in the scene. This episode dives deep into tuning, street battles, and the future of Officially Gassed.Jamie Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officially_gassedOfficially Gassed Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCd-uUDcz6syV0f2fR3l0u8w 00:00 Intro with Officially Gassed02:34 Why Jamie Started YouTube06:18 Jamie’s First Car09:06 Peugeot 205 GTI Story09:57 The Diesel Mini Days10:57 Jamie’s Humble Beginnings13:22 BHP vs HP Explained19:37 Why Jamie Loves BMWs21:15 Thoughts on Audis22:12 Mercedes Experience22:33 BMW Interiors Talk23:36 Are All BMWs the Same?25:14 Diesel BMWs Discussion27:49 TDI Engines Explained28:51 Petrol vs Diesel Debate30:57 CarWow Collaboration33:07 How OG Car Battles Started36:37 Fastest Car Jamie’s Been In39:09 Tukes Drives a Porsche40:02 Porsche Chassis Codes43:04 Best Porsche for Performance44:35 Turbo vs NA Porsche45:27 Why Porsches Rule the UK46:49 Real Cost of Owning a Porsche49:01 Porsche PDK Limits52:35 What Counts as an Exotic53:28 Which Porsche Is Exotic56:42 Jamie’s Thoughts on Hondas59:07 DC5 Integra Type R01:02:56 Overbuilding Cars01:04:01 Cost of Jamie’s Honda Build01:07:13 Inside the DC5 Build01:16:05 Sequential Gearbox Setup01:18:52 How to Drive a Sequential01:20:45 Sequential vs H Pattern01:22:24 Paddle vs Stick Shift01:24:53 RB vs 2JZ Debate01:28:16 UK vs US Car Culture01:33:53 UK’s Fastest Street Cars01:35:38 1Stock’s UK Influence01:49:13 Racing on Airstrips01:50:31 Buying a Fake Quattro01:56:12 Jamie Buys a McLaren02:00:04 Why Jamie Chose McLaren02:03:46 The Stage 1 2 3 Tuning Trend02:08:02 The Future of Officially GassedFOLLOW STREET ALPHA PODCAST ON:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/streetalphapodcastTIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@streetalphapodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In todays episode we sit with Shane Tecklenburg who his insights on making huge power with boost, from 2000+ HP 4 cylinders to the legendary Ekanoo 2JZ. He also breaks down tuning strategies and tips that help unlock maximum performance.Shane T. Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tunedbyshanetJoin The Alpha Fam: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5xkl31kHBnpjS4OB6RABA/joinFOLLOW STREET ALPHA PODCAST ON:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/streetalphapodcastTIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@streetalphapodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In todays episode we sit with B2R Motorsports who builds some of the fastest street cars in Australia, pushing limits with billet engines and proven RB power. We dive into RB reliability, Australian street racing culture, and high horsepower engine builds that dominate both track and street. B2R Motorsports Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b2r_motorsportsNavi Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navi.cheemaBen Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben.minnaFOLLOW STREET ALPHA PODCAST ON:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/streetalphapodcastTIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@streetalphapodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy