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In today’s episode, we have the honor of sitting down with the legendary Keiichi Tsuchiya, famously known as the "Drift King." We dive into his incredible career in motorsports, exploring how he revolutionized the art of drifting and his passion for cars. Tsuchiya shares insights into his early days in racing, the pivotal moments that shaped his journey, and the cars that have defined his career.

We also get his take on the modern drifting scene and how it has evolved since he first started, from the techniques to the culture that surrounds it. Whether you're a die-hard fan of motorsports or just discovering the world of drifting, this conversation is packed with fascinating stories and valuable perspectives from one of the sport's most influential figures.

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Huge Thanks to @racersandtuners and @driftbattleusa for allowing us to film this interview.

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In todays episode we sit with  @danruee  and  @CicioPerformance  to discuss AWD GTR's vs RWD GTR's, Hellcats at FL2K and V10 engines vs the GTR Vr38. We also unpack the expectations this year at FL2K24 and where Cicio sees himself placing this year at the event.

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In todays episode we sit with Vic and Mac to discuss the 2JZ vs VR38, drag racing pots and Vic's Supra against Macs GTR racing in the same class at FL2K 24.

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In today's episode, we sit down with Sonic, Ahmed, and Bari to talk about some of the most controversial races from back in the day. From racing Hondas to now owning a shop called New England Motors, Sonic and the crew have made a name for themselves by breaking world records in multiple classes, all while having some of the cleanest Hondas around.

We also discuss Batman's S2000 racing against Hesi and upcoming call outs. This episode was a fun one, so sit back, relax, and enjoy!

00:00 Intro

01:09 Street Alpha Merch

01:31 New York Vs Connecticut Pizza

04:29 The Race That Inspired Sonic

06:24 Sonics First K Swap

06:52 Who Was The First To Put K Swap a Honda

08:06 Who Made The AWD K Swap Popular?

10:03 E Town Drag Racing

10:49 Why Sonic Opened Up a Shop

14:45 How Sonic and His Brothers Opened Up New England Motors

16:27 How Clean Pictures Help With Car Sales

17:45 Why Ahmed Keeps The Shop Super Clean

19:14 How Sonic Met Bari

20:12 Racing In NY

21:29 New Generation of Street Racing

24:03 Street Outlaws Influence On Street Racing

25:34 Nutty Money Races

29:07 Sonic Vs Hi Boost

33:31 How Sonic Came Up With His Name

36:32 Street Racing Back Then In CT

37:30 Which Tri-State Has The Best Racing

38:21 The New York Street Racing Culture

40:03 Batman's Viral Race

41:04 Batman's Switch To An Auto For The S2K

42:06 The Price To Build A Fast Car Today

43:24 Why Batman Bought An S2000

49:54 Batman Vs Hesi

01:05:10 Why Sonic Doesn't Street Race

01:06:16 Batman Callouts

01:08:59 Drag Racing Vs Roll Racing

01:10:58 World Cup Finals 2023

01:12:43 World's First Stock Chassis All Motor 8 Second Car

01:15:59 How Sonic Met Jamie Marsh

01:16:28 FTW Purple Race Gas

01:19:53 Jamie Marsh's Ambition

01:22:26 Why Sonic's Cars Are Consistent

01:24:07 Sonics Car Build Specs

01:24:58 Sonic Racing Against A 2JZ BMW

01:26:10 Why People Don't Respect Hondas

01:27:46 Power To Weight On The Street

01:29:43 Sonic Keeping Full Interior In His Race Cars

01:31:14 The Pressure Of Street Racing

01:33:25 Races From Back In The Day

01:35:00 How BMW's Changed Street Racing

01:35:44 Cacho Vs White Porsche

01:36:34 Cacho Vs Rodney

01:37:21 GTR VS Honda Civic

01:42:16 Sonics Youtube Channel

01:43:33 Surprise Guest

01:45:24 The Difference In Paint Job Quality

01:46:16 Best Honda Engine To Start With

01:48:51 The Best Power Level To Drive On The Street

01:51:49 Honda Civics Vs Bolt On BMW's

01:52:52 Tuning With Hondas

01:54:26 B Series Vs K Series

01:57:34 How Much It Costs To Build A Honda

02:00:11 Dream Honda Build

02:02:56 Honda Prices In Today's Market

02:04:03 How Much It Costs To Restore A Honda

02:05:19 Where To Go To Repair an NSX

02:06:53 The Best Honda Chassis For Drag Racing

02:08:06 Why Ahmed Builds Clean Cars

02:10:49 What's Next For Sonic and The Team

02:13:37 Why R&D Has Stopped For Hondas

02:15:34 Vacuum Pumps In Honda All Motor Class

02:17:33 Why Big Companies Need To Come Out To Events

02:18:04 Why You Don't See Hondas At TX2K

02:19:11 Cleetus Mcfarland AWD Shootout

02:20:18 Future Events Sonic Will Be Attending

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In today's episode, we sit down with Tony Palo, owner of T1 Race Development, to explore his journey in the automotive performance world. From starting with Hondas to building the world's fastest GTRs, Tony shares his experiences. We also discuss his early tuning days, the challenges of the Audi V10 and GTR platforms, and the founding of Injector Dynamics. This insightful episode was a pleasure to record, and we're thrilled to have Tony as a guest on the podcast!

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In todays episode we sit with Robert owner of Xona Rotor to discuss how to choose the right turbo, journal bearing turbos vs ball bearing turbos, how to properly prime a turbo, how to read compressor maps and the legendary FP green, red, black, and zero turbos.

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In this episode of the Street Alpha Podcast, we dive deep into the world of camshafts with Greg from GSC. We discuss how to spec the right camshaft for your build, whether it's NA or boosted, and explore how camshafts are made. Learn if stock camshafts are worth it, which aftermarket options are best, and get tips on picking the perfect camshaft for your setup. Tune in to discover everything you need to know about camshafts in the automotive world!

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00:00:00 Intro

00:01:43 How GSC Started

00:09:55 How Camshafts Work

00:12:10 How Camshafts Are Made

00:15:06 Choosing Camshafts For The Right Reasons

00:19:10 Overbuilding Camshafts For Future

00:22:54 Camshafts For Street Alpha Build

00:25:28 RB26 1500hp Camshaft Spec

00:28:12 GSC Camshaft Series

00:30:15 Understanding Camshaft Specs

00:31:59 Why GSC Doesn't Work On LS Engines

00:33:51 Camshaft Advertised Duration

00:35:29 BMW Camshafts

00:39:09 B58 Vs S58 Valve-train Differences

00:43:46 1200HP S58 Camshaft

00:45:19 White Rice 2JZ Build

00:47:44 Back To The BMW S58 Limitations

00:50:07 Making 1000HP Is Not The Same Anymore

00:51:38 Valve Spring Technology Advancements

00:51:59 Dual Springs Vs Conical Springs

00:53:40 F150 Coyote Cams

00:56:11 OEM Coyote Cams Vs Aftermarket

00:57:12 NA Vs Boosted Camshafts

00:58:49 The Best Camshaft For A Boosted F150 Coyote

01:01:54 GSC Honda Projects

01:04:00 Myles Gringotegra Build

01:04:20 Honda B Series Limitations

01:08:49 Lamborghini Cams

01:12:22 Lamborghini Valve-train Limitations

01:16:16 Why Most Of The Fastest Cars Run GSC Parts

01:17:45 GSC Developing For RB26

01:19:59 Cast Vs Billet Camshafts

01:21:28 Who Should Run Billet Cams

01:23:39 The Downside Of Running Cast Cams

01:24:12 DLC Coated Buckets With Billet Cams Myth

01:27:24 Do All Camshaft Manufactures Have The Same Machinery

01:29:29 Copy And Paste Manufacturers

01:32:05 Whats Next For GSC

01:33:38 GSC C8 Involvement

01:35:34 How Greg Feels About Cam Chop

01:37:21 Coyote Copied GTR

01:38:49 Customer Requests For Cam Chop

01:40:09 How EV Cars Lack Character

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In todays episode we sit with ‪@337speed‬ to discuss the popular debate of Coyote Vs LS and the design difference between the two platforms. He also breaks down a good first car to buy for starters and also what cars to stay away from. 337 Speed dives into how his career as an influencer began and when he plans on making a full time comeback to social media.

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In todays episode we sit with Martin Musial Owner of AMS Performance to discuss his world record breaking Lamborghini Huracan which ran a 6.98 1/4 mile. We cover his involvement as an industry leader the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, Nissan GT-R, Subaru and many other platforms. For many years AMS performance has led the industry breaking records before anyone else crowning them the leaders of innovation in motorsports.

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In todays episode we sit with Leeky Da Bike Star to discuss his rise to fame in NYC Bike Life, his choice of top bike life cities, his appearance on America's Got Talent, and the best bikes to start riding with.

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