Titan Motorsports Talks Coming Back, 2JZ vs RB and Their Biggest Races

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/@streetalphapodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/street-alpha/exclusive-contentAdvertising 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/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/street-alpha/exclusive-contentAdvertising 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/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/street-alpha/exclusive-contentAdvertising 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/@streetalphapodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/street-alpha/exclusive-contentAdvertising 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/@streetalphapodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/street-alpha/exclusive-contentAdvertising 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/@streetalphapodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/street-alpha/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In todays episode Jay Meagher opens up on leaving Real Street Performance, building high horsepower engines, and breaking the 2JZ top speed world record.Jay Meagher Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rsgarage.usJOIN THE STREET ALPHA FAM HERE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5xkl31kHBnpjS4OB6RABA/join00:00 Intro00:06 How Jay Got Into Cars00:09 How Jay Got Into Performance Cars00:10 How Jay Fell In Love With Supras00:13 1000hp Import Vs Domestic00:14 How Cars Feel Based On A Dyno Graph00:15 Accepting Turbo Lag00:16 Is Your Turbo Too Big Or Too Small?00:22 How Torque Destroys Engines00:25 Customers Blowing Engines Up00:29 Cleaning Powder Coated Engine Parts00:31 How Many Engine Shavings Are Acceptable?00:35 Why Oil Not Getting Up To Temperature Is Bad00:37 Why OEM Uses Lighter weight Oil00:41 Pushing Oil Into Catch Cans00:53 How Many Miles Should You Drive For Break In?01:01:56 How Many Oil Coolers Should You Run?01:07:09 How Jay Started Real Street01:15:32 Jay Working With Hondas In The Early Days01:18:25 How Jay Was Forced To Leave Real Street01:46:01 The Rise Of New Turbo Companies01:51:06 Breaking Precision Turbos01:53:40 Running DLC Coated Bucks02:02:53 What RPM Should An Engine Live at?02:04:34 What Type of Oil You Should Run02:08:21 What Compression Ratio Should You Run?02:14:22 What Sensors Should You Run On Your Build02:21:11 The Importance Of Running Knock Sensors02:27:17 What Car Jay Would Buy With 50K02:33:40 Porsche Vs Supra02:34:34 Why People Are Buying Older CarsStreet Alpha Merch: www.streetalpha.coFOLLOW STREET ALPHA PODCAST ON:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/streetalphapodcastTIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@streetalphapodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/street-alpha/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In todays episode Croydon Racing breaks down how they built the world’s fastest GT-Rs and what it took to smash the import record. We also dive into the limits of the RB platform and how they continue to push past them.CRD Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/croydonracingdevelopmentsJOIN THE STREET ALPHA FAM HERE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5xkl31kHBnpjS4OB6RABA/joinFOLLOW STREET ALPHA PODCAST ON:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/streetalphapodcastTIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@streetalphapodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/street-alpha/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Chris Miller dives into what it took to break records 15 years ago in the Honda world, sharing insight on his setup, tuning strategies, and the challenges of pushing limits. We also get into how he started FTW fuel and making parts for the ZF8 transmission.Chris Miller Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismillerracingAlex Flores Youtube Channel:  @puredrivetrainsolutionsJOIN THE STREET ALPHA FAM: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5xkl31kHBnpjS4OB6RABA/joinFOLLOW STREET ALPHA PODCAST ON:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/streetalphapodcastTIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@streetalphapodcastSPONSORS:MINTY DETAILING: https://www.instagram.com/mintydetailing/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/street-alpha/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, we sit down with Alex Flores to talk about tuning the 2025 Ford F150. We also dive into the downfall of the modern Mustang, why it’s lost its edge, and what’s really behind Ford’s decline as a brand.Alex Flores Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ydbt4lifeAlex Flores Youtube Channel:  @YDBT4LIFE  JOIN THE STREET ALPHA FAM: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5xkl31kHBnpjS4OB6RABA/joinFOLLOW STREET ALPHA PODCAST ON:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/streetalphapodcastTIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@streetalphapodcastSPONSORS:MINTY DETAILING: https://www.instagram.com/mintydetailing/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/street-alpha/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy