Two Guys Garage Podcast

After judging the world's best at SEMA, builder Ziggy Sadler joins the podcast to share his unique perspective on car culture, burnout competitions, and the Australian car scene which is a world of its own. Best known from his iconic 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback build named "Warhorse 427", Ziggy joins Kevin and Willie as they explore the differences in American and Australian car culture. Ziggy explains, "the biggest single thing that stands out between the US and Australia is that our focus is pretty much 100% on horsepower”.

On this podcast the guys explore the cutting edge of automotive technology with Mike Copeland, CEO of Arrington Performance. They discuss Copeland's pioneering work with hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines, from initial concepts to real-world applications. "It was wild to see you at SEMA when you shocked the world bringing something that was hydrogen-powered," recalls Willie B. Copeland shares insights into his latest projects, including converting diesel engines to hydrogen and achieving emissions levels that surpass future regulations. He also reveals his vision for a cleaner, high-performance future stating, "We have so much technology that we’re doing and so many things we’re working on, that it has the opportunity - and I believe - that we’ll literally change the world."

From his early days at the Revs Institute to his latest creation – a 1968 SAAB Rally Tribute car called "Dirt Bomb" – Murray Pfaff's designs consistently amaze. Each time he unveils something new, “People are like, wait a minute - what the - holy moly look at this,” exclaims Willie; “it’s always over the top cool!" Today Murray's on hand with a preview of the upcoming Detroit Autorama, where two of his builds will be featured front and center in the "D-Lot", along with a charity auction he’s organizing that features $40,000 worth of "cool gearhead gifts, prizes and products" to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

For twenty-one years Willie has been doing his Cars for Christmas giveaway, and in this podcast the guys discuss some of the highs and lows of this year’s event. Willie shares stories and discusses the nearly year-long process that he and his team go through preparing these vehicles for needy families. Willie tells us, “When you hear story after story and see how much people are moved and motivated by transportation and mobility and how much it dynamically changes their lives, it really is humbling, man.” This year, Willie's own personal truck was stolen during the first event, but that didn't stop him from continuing to spread joy. He says to the 12 to 13 happy families that received a vehicle, "I consider that day a win and you know what? I can rebuild my truck."

In this episode, the guys discuss some builds that really blew them away at the recent SEMA Show. Chief among these is the amazing ‘57 Chevy with a Gen 3 Hemi powered by hydrogen built by Jeff Lutz and Clay Millican in partnership with CRC’s Build for the Future scholarship program. “We’re 100% here,” Clay tells Willie, “doing these car projects we’ve done the last couple of years because of CRC putting together a program with Tech Force Foundation to provide scholarships for young people that want to work with their hands.” Listen in to hear two masters of the trade share their passion and commitment for innovation in service of nurturing the tradespeople of tomorrow.

Sterling Backus, the man who's made a name for himself 3D printing a Lamborghini, is back with an update on his remarkable story of success and failure. Having already done the impossible, Sterling discusses his latest project – 3D printing a McLaren! “I bought the worst excuse for a McLaren 600 LT in the United States that came with a certificate of destruction because it was so bad," he tells the guys. Nonetheless, “the carbon fiber tub was in amazingly good condition, so we were able to fix [it] and put a new A-pillar in and then the race was on!" You’ve got to hear it to believe this amazing story of a man that's changing the 3D printing game, right out of his home garage.

Keegan Sobilo is a young up-and-coming race car driver who runs for a cause: pediatric cancer. Keegan started racing Mini-Cups at age 8 and now, at only 16 years old, he has in Willie’s words, “accomplished more than most of us would-be weekend warriors." The Pro Late Model driver already has 11 starts under his belt, notching three top 10 finishes. He finished 5th in the CRA All Stars Tour points and 3rd in the CRA All Stars Tour Rookie of the Year Standings, proving that Keegan is someone to watch – and listen to – in the world of racing.

On this podcast Ross Berlanga from TMI Products joins the guys once again to discuss some of their interior offerings including newly developed options for 80s, 90s and OBS vehicles that are making a resurgence in the aftermarket. With over 2 million SKUs, they probably have what you are looking for. Speaking on the ease of going with TMI products and how quickly you can transform your car's interior, Willie states, "One shipment, one order, one weekend - totally transformed, that's impressive man". Ross agrees, mentioning, "That's the goal, you and a buddy will be able to transform your interior over a weekend in your garage". Listen in and learn about interior options for your build!

Welder, educator, author, and consultant Mark Prosser joins the podcast again to pass on more of his welding skills, knowledge, and tips with listeners. Speaking on the issue of welding on older muscle cars, Willie notes that,” when you get into that old metal, it takes the weld so much differently from some of the new metal … what's so different about metal today that's different from metal from several decades ago?" "Metals change through the years” Mark notes speaking on metallurgy,” just like welding processes, just like everything else". On this podcast, Mark and the guys shine a light on some of those changes and offer some techniques that might just help you tackle some of those welding issues, especially those that occur when working with thin sheet metal.

“Once you start really putting some racing technology into streetable cars, it gets really fun.” So it goes for Full Blown Kustoms owner James Goldman, as he tells the guys in this podcast. “They have four wheels and a seat, but they’re not cars anymore, they’re spaceships.” One need look no further than his twin turbo ’69 Lincoln Continental build for proof – as witnessed by its 14 million online views. Understanding the importance of building a core team while praising the fluidity of metal as an art form, Goldman notes that “whether it’s being unique and different or just having a much tighter fit and finish on your car, that’s becoming more important.”

A plasma cutter is an indispensable machine for anyone doing a significant amount of fab work. “The things you can do with a CNC plasma table are almost mind-blowing,” extols Kevin. “The speed, the accuracy, the repeatability, all of that when you really want to pump out the work." Greg Combe and Joe Cook of Tracker CNC join Kevin and Willie today to talk about CNC plasma tables and the differences between theirs and the competition. With specialized Command and Cut software and long-lasting construction, Tracker CNC’s affordable, professional grade CNC plasma cutting tables have contributed to their 30-year reputation for quality and customer service within the industry.

One of the godfathers of the Coyote engine, Adam Christian, joins the podcast to talk shop with the guys and discuss the infamous Ford GT40. Kevin notes that Adam “has a lot of car builds under his belt, and one of those builds is a full restoration of one of the original GT40s” made famous as the Le Mans-winning car that broke Ferrari’s winning streak in the 1960s and was recently brought back into the spotlight in the 2019 film, “Ford v Ferrari”. They discuss some of the history of the Coyote engine as well as the history and different generations of the amazing American-made GT40.

Kyle Fischer from Hot Shot’s Secret returns for another visit with the guys, and this time he’s brought with him Kevin Adams, VP of Research and Development, to talk about not only metal-on-metal contact, varnish, and sludge, but their new entry into the gasoline engine world. They've just emerged from the testing lab, where they’ve been focused on fixing a major problem in the LS engine world – the notorious LS engine tick. This new product is still being developed, and they need you to help test it to make sure it works on all applications. Tune in and find out how!

When it comes to custom made-to-order lightweight forged aluminum performance wheels, David Schardt and the team at Forgeline Motorsports “make some of the top wheels you’ll see on just about anything,” notes Kevin, “from full-on race cars and supercars, down to just cool street machines.” David rejoins the podcast to compare notes with the guys on some of their past wheel decisions, discuss wheel technology and manufacturing from the past to the present, and consider the impact of proper wheel choice on the entire look of your vehicle.

Modern diesel engines are unbelievably powerful machines, and Bert Bonilla of Alliant Power knows a lot about them and the huge selection of new and remanufactured diesel parts they offer.  “These guys really live in the diesel world, really cut their teeth in the diesel world,” Willie observes by way of introduction, “and that nowadays is big power, big performance and big issues.” The guys tap into Bert’s deep knowledge of the process of remanufacturing and fixing issues with used parts, common diesel engine problems, major failures that Alliant sees in their service shops, and what to do to maintain that engine for longer

Brian Wolfe from Willis Performance joins the guys on the podcast to discuss his work with the Godzilla engine. Known as a Godzilla engine guru, Brian helped guide the 7.3-liter Godzilla engine while at Ford and is now able to create this engine in a way that makes it affordable for anyone. Willie asks, “Is it really out there and affordable to the point where you could go get your hands on one?” Brian counters with the full formula, describing the parts and the process of how he’s making 627 hp and 647 lb-ft with an affordable Godzilla engine for under $4,000! You don’t want to miss this episode!

With Two Guys Garage sister series Truck U now celebrating its milestone 20th season on the air, Kevin and Willie welcome longtime hosts and best buddies Bruno Massel and Matt Steele for a fun and insightful conversation featuring memorable moments, bloopers, and anecdotes from their two-decade history together. “We had all this stuff in common and we just both wanted to make the television product the best that it could possibly be,” Matt recalls about their initial meeting, “and as a result of that, the work relationship was just really good from the start.” It’s a fun-filled trip down memory lane as twin sets of automotive television’s longest-running duos look back at how far the industry has come and muse about what lies ahead.

Modern diesel engines are unbelievably powerful machines, and Bert Bonilla of Alliant Power knows a lot about them and the huge selection of new and remanufactured diesel parts they offer.  “These guys really live in the diesel world, really cut their teeth in the diesel world,” Willie observes by way of introduction, “and that nowadays is big power, big performance and big issues.” The guys tap into Bert’s deep knowledge of the process of remanufacturing and fixing issues with used parts, common diesel engine problems, major failures that Alliant sees in their service shops, and what to do to maintain that engine for longer

Willie heads to Jeff Lutz's race shop to join Lutz, NHRA Top Fuel Champion Clay Millican, and Raquel Wenger of CRC Industries to preview the latest CRC SEMA Build. This year, they’ve built the ultimate blend of muscle and mission – a monstrous, 904 horsepower, 1977 big-block Pro Street Chevy truck. The team discusses why this simpler, rowdy build was chosen after last year's highly complex hydrogen-powered '57 Chevy, and stresses how the “CRC Build for the Future” program in partnership with TechForce Foundation supports and creates scholarships for the next generation of skilled tradespeople.

Much like the host city of Las Vegas, the annual automotive aftermarket celebration known as the SEMA Show continues to get bigger and better every year, and this year promises to be no exception. From its first-ever live stream of all 31 hours of the show, to music acts and industry events, SEMA is THE place to be the first week of November. “This is where the future of automotive is being dictated,” Tom Gattuso, VP, Events, SEMA, tells the guys, themselves veterans of more SEMA Shows than they can count. “As a car guy, it is heaven,” Willie exclaims. “For four or five days, it is like nothing else!” Listen in and get the scoop on all that’s in store for this year’s event.