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The Subaru WRX STI is getting a new engine in 2022 and its the engine out of an SUV? how can this 260hp FA24 from the Ascent become the 400hp busier of a boxer that will power the new JDM Rally bred beast? We break this block down to its basic parts and explain just how Subaru is gonna get more horsepower than they’ve ever given the STI out of this new platform. so stop in for an inside look at Subaru’s new FA24 Engine.

The McLaren F1 is considered by most to be the first hypercar ever. When McLaren and its lead designer, Gordon Murray, released it back in 1992 it shocked the automotive world with it unique design and race inspired functionality. The McLaren F1 was full of firsts, it used carbon fiber, space grade metals, it had a Formula One derived engine by BMW, and it had three seats! Three seats in a hypercar! And those are only a few of the incredible engineering features in the McLaren F1. Today we are going B2B on the car that managed to hold on to the title of fastest car in the world for TWELVE straight years, the McLaren F1.

Just like the Chevy LS1, the Nissan VQ engine is a cheap, reliable way to make a bunch of power. This engine is also extremely versatile, which is why it’s found in a bunch of different Nissan models. It’s one of the reasons we bought two identical 350zs a while ago. You can tune ‘em, hoon ‘em, and boom them - and nothing matters, such is life. Now there are various VQ models but we're gonna focus on the VQ35HR, or “High Rev” cuz it’s the creme de la creme of VQs. This updated version of the VQ35DE is almost completely redesigned, with 80% of the internals being strengthened and reconfigured to handle a higher rev range. Other iconic engines like the 2JZ or RB26 might be able to handle more power and more compression, but the VQ35HR holds a little baby secret: it’s lighter than all of them. It's time for some B2B Engineering on the Nissan VQ.

The Jeep Wrangler is synonyms with the offroad. Since 1987, the Wrangler has been a staple for those backwoods, trail happy, off roaders and for good reason. The foundation of the wrangler is built on the CJ, the vehicle built by America to deliver some whoopins to the Germans in WWII. And out of the 4 generations of Wranglers, we’re going to focus on the PEAK wrangler, and that’s the TJ. Today we are going to break what makes the TJ so good, starting with it’s Quadra Coil 4-link suspension setup and then we’ll look at the beefy boy Dana axles that keep this wrangly boy rippin’ up those dusty trails.

In 1970, Chaparral Racing changed the game in Can Am with the 2J "Sucker Car". It had the grip to literally blow the competition away...heh. Designer Jim Hall built a car that even Sir Jackie Stewart loved. it was a revolutionary new way to approach down force and if it waste for the McLaren teams complaints, we would have seen it race for many years. we take a look at the tech and engineering that made this car faster than anything else in the 1970 Can Am season. take a look, and find out just how much this car "Sucks".

The BMW E36 - For years this car suffered from… let’s just call it ugly middle child syndrome. It was sandwiched between the more desirable E30 and the faster, prettier E46. And because the E36 was in that weird unloved middle zone, it started to get really cheap, which is exactly why you see so many of them used as drift cars and track toys today. So today, we are gonna talk about what makes the E36 an ALMOST PERFECT project car. The E36 is rocking The VANOS-having-inline-6-cylinder and maybe more importantly is has **********

Today, we're gonna take look at the science behind this car's V12 engine and how its able to propel this 5600 pound machine up to 60 mph in less than 4 seconds, how the intelligent suspension system can see what's coming before the driver does, and how this Rocket 900 compares to the car it shares its DNA with... the Mercedes-Maybach S650. AMG makes some of the coolest, most powerful Benzes, and Maybach is known for extreme luxury and comfort. BRABUS is a whole ‘nother beast that takes both to an extreme.

When Ford released the Raptor back in 2010, it was in a class of its own. There was nothing like it, and to this day (the TRX isn’t out yet), holds the crown for the ultimate production off road pickup. And that’s because Ford went about building and testing this prehistoric 4 wheeler in one of the toughest terrains in the world. The Baja 1000 is one of the most extreme off-road races on the planet, pushing your machine to it’s limit. So how is the Raptor capable of tackling such extreme terrain with limited modifications? And why does Ford let you buy one of these? And why do they give you a full factory warranty as well!? Today we are going to look at both versions of Baja tested Raptor - the SVT Raptor R, and the Ford Raptor Race truck!

Tesla’s Model 3 is “the safest car in the US,” but...what does that even mean? What goes into determining a car’s level of safety? And how did Tesla use glass to help make it safe? Today on bumper to bumper, we’re taking a look at how vehicles are crash tested, what kind of clever engineering goes into keeping you safe in a crash, and how the Tesla Model 3 blew away the competition.

The Mach E 1400 is a test bed of technology for Ford. Ford is spending over 11.5 BILLION dollars by 2022 to go full EV and what better way to showcase what their future holds than by building this insane tire smoker. But it seems like the majority of car guys hates EV’s and the majority of the mustang fan hates the Mach E. So how is this the coolest concept car out right now? Today on Bumper 2 Bumper we are gonna look at the tech inside this all electric Pony car and in the process get you jacked up on the future of EV in motorsports.

Bugatti is no stranger to high price tags. Especially with their 268mph Veyron Super Sport. When Bugatti was developing this record breaking car they did not cut costs so it could stay at 200+mph thus bringing about a set of Michelin Pilot Sport Pax tires to hold a $42,000 price tag. Jeremiah breaks down how Bugatti has made a tire cost so much money and how these tires are specifically designed for the Veyron Super Sport.

Mercedes AMG Petronas has the most wins out of any F1 team of the last Decade. With 6 back to back World Constructors Championships and a 7th on the way (lets be honest), the Toto Wolff pack has been smashing the competition. It's not just the talents of Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg, and Valtteri Bottas that have been getting the Silver Arrows the points though. Each of the V6 turbo hybrid era Mercedes F1 cars has been a dominant machine. In this video Jeremiah is going to dive deep into the tech of what makes the Mercedes AMG Petronas team so fast. From their unique approach to aerodynamics, to engine cooling, to the wild innovations that they've brought to the track. If you want to find out how the Mercedes keeps on winning, this is the place.

The Lucid Air is the new kid on the block looking to enter into the small world or “luxury” electric vehicles. And the CEO of this company is Tesla's Ex Chief Engineer of the Model S Program, Peter Rawlinson. We got to meet up with Peter and pick his brain on the Lucid Air, and see what they did differently to make the world’s longest range EV. It turns out, it’s all about efficien

For well over a century, cars, trucks, and SUV’s have been manufactured and built in the same fashion. Today, though, there’s a company that’s doing things a bit different. The Czinger 21C is one of the most impressive vehicles ever built. Even more impressive than the car, though, is how the car gets designed and made. We’re going to take a look at how artificial intelligence, with the help of 3D printing, may change the entire automotive industry, and how a small team in California could make it happen sooner than you think.

Take a look at any car and the color is probably the first thing you'll notice. Because of this, automakers know that paint is an essential part to a car's aesthetic. But have you ever wondered how much time and effort goes into creating that shiny finish? Why does paint on a luxury car cost so much more than a normal car? In today's episode, we'll explain the chemical make up of automotive paint including its basic ingredients, the importance of pigments in the paint development process, and what separates a high quality paint from an average one.

Ever wonder why certain cars give you a rush while others don't, even at the same speed? Well there's tons of science and math behind why some cars feel fast and others don't. we look at the difference between Speed and Acceleration, the phenomenon of "Jerk", and how the manufacturers can even tune in a sense of speed. Everything from the suspension to the chassis, to the windows come into play. In this video we explore how much a drivers sense of speed can be affected, and just how susceptible our host Jeramiah really is to all of it.

Cars get faster every day, and ever since we started driving them, we've always tried to go faster. But is there a limit to how fast a car can go? We did some math, made some calculations, and talked to some scientists to find out where the barriers are in making a car go faster. So what is the limiting factor? Is it the engine? The tires? You'll have to watch to the end to find out!

If Fast and Furious taught us anything it’s that NOS makes your car go faster. So fast that light can’t keep it so it blurs all around you, warp speed style. But that’s the movies and it’s 2020, so we wanted to find out how NOS really works in today’s age!

If altitude affects a cars performance, how high can you get? can we modify Jer's Chevy Camaro SS to reach outer space? in this episode of Bumper 2 Bumper we are going to throw Ford, Tesla, and Moon Buggy parts at Jeramiah's beloved catfish to try and get it up our theoretical road to space. It turns out that running out of oxygen isn't the only thing we have to worry about...

What makes some gas cost 10 TIMES the price of other gas? Join Jeremiah as he breaks down exactly what different compounds are in gasoline, what they do, and why some are super expensiv.

Engineers, scientists and architects are constantly using inspiration from nature in their quest for innovation and with good reason. Why not cheat and get a couple billion year head start in your design process. On todays episode of B2B, we’re going to look at how nature inspires the auto industry to build not more eye pleasing cars, but better engineered ones. We're gonna see how butterflies helped to build a better catalytic converter, how mantis shrimps were studied to build stronger and lighter carbon fiber and how the sailfish helped McLaren go faster.

As car people, none of us want to be in a crash, but if it were to happen to you, would you be ready? in the this video we take an in depth look into the physics of a crash and the engineering that has gone in to keeping us all safe. the systems are immensely complex and well researched, from crumple zones, to air bag timing, to seat belt tensioners everything that works together to minimize injury in a crash has been developed over decades. Becky Mueller, Senior Research Engineer from the IIHS joins us to explain how crashes happen, show safety equipment works, and how you can stay safest in a crash

Have you ever wondered why Lewis Hamilton complains about tires after 50 miles while your tires can do over 50,000? How can road tires and F1 tires be so different? In this episode we dive into the the high stresses an F1 tire needs to withstand, the difference in the chemical composition of tires, and the incredibly precise engineering that goes into one of Formula 1's most controversial subjects, tire failure. If you like the smell of burnt rubber in the morning, this video is for you!

If you've ever wondered why you even need to torque things to spec and cant just max out every bolt with those big muscles you got from typing YouTube comments, then this is the video for you! in this episode of Bumper 2 Bumper we look at some fascinating fasteners. The B2B team goes through the science of tension strength and yield. this episode also has some very stressful experimentation to prove our theories on torque spec.