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  • Mazda FD RX-7 LS1 Build – Episode 11 – Solving High Coolant Temps…

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    In Episode 11 of Mazda FD RX-7 LS1 Build: A Boosted Adventure Series, we tackle one of the biggest challenges of high-performance builds: cooling issues. After pushing the car hard at the track, we noticed elevated coolant temperatures. Now, it’s time to dive into the problem and get this LS1-swapped RX-7 running cool under pressure!…

  • March Meet 2025 | Kamaka Pocock Hits The Sand After Great Pass | Average Joe’s Racing Funny Car

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    Beach trip for the Hawaiian! The Average Joe's Racing team with Kamaka Pocock at the wheel put up a good number in Q1 at the Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet (5.75ET 252MPH). That number wasn't all the excitement though, with the team finding the sand at Famoso Dragstrip. We can expect the team back out…

  • Our First Track Day With The Porsche 911 GT3!

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    After acquiring a 2018 Porsche GT3 in the fall of 2024, we take it up to Autobahn CountryClub in Joliet, IL to have some fun around the track while getting in some open laps with our friends at GPSTrackTime.com. This car is a ton on fun and we have a lot planned for it in…

  • Mazda FD RX-7 LS1 Build S1E3: A Boosted Adventure Series – Need to Keep Our Cool

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    Welcome back to Mazda RX-7 LS1 Build: A Boosted Adventure Series! In Episode 3, we tackle one of the most critical aspects of building a high-performance car: keeping it cool. With a turbocharged LS1 under the hood, managing heat is essential for reliability and performance, both on the street and the track. What’s in This…

  • Shop Vlog: A90 Supra Harness Bar, DSM Roll Cage Fabrication & Camaro Wiring!

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    Welcome to our first vlog-style video this year! We're switching things up to bring you behind the scenes of our daily hustle at Hochman Fabrication and Speed. In this episode: Tom gets to work fabricating a harness bar/strut brace for an a90 Toyota Supra. 💪 Dom lays down some serious welds, setting up the floor…

  • Hydraulic Lifters: The Solutions You Didn’t Know Existed

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    In the fast-paced world of racing, even small issues can make a big impact. Join us as we tackle valve stem problems and show how quick thinking and expert solutions can keep the car running strong. It’s all about solving challenges under pressure and staying in the race! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit…

  • Running a Compression Test: Will My Engine Fail?

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    While waiting for my battery to charge, I decided to conduct a compression test on my engine. Join us as we explore the results and discuss my plans to swap the engine regardless of the outcome! Discover the fascinating world of engine diagnostics with us. #EngineTest #CompressionTest #CarMaintenance #AutoRepair #EngineSwap #DIYMechanics #VehicleDiagnostics #CarCommunity #MechanicLife #AutomotiveTips

  • WHAT Will We Find? 200 MPH EVO VIII Billet Engine Breakdown!

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    Step into the workshop at Hochman Fabrication & Speed, as we give you an exclusive behind the scenes look into our racing program, breaking down the Black Zenith – our 2003 EVO 8 capable of running the quartermile in 7 seconds at speeds over 204 MPH! With the 2024 racing season now over, it’s time…

  • What Happens When You Put a 200MPH Engine in an EVO 8?

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    Step into the workshop at Hochman Fabrication & Speed, as we give you an exclusive behind the scenes look into our racing program, breaking down the Black Zenith – our 2003 EVO 8 capable of running the quartermile in 7 seconds at speeds over 204 MPH! With the 2024 racing season now over, it’s time…

  • 7 Second EVO 8 Billet Engine Disassembly – BLACK ZENITH!

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    Step into the workshop at Hochman Fabrication & Speed, as we give you an exclusive behind the scenes look into our racing program, breaking down the Black Zenith – our 2003 EVO 8 capable of running the quartermile in 7 seconds at speeds over 204 MPH! With the 2024 racing season now over, it’s time…