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Parking Lot Engine Swap: More Power for the Draguar!—Roadkill Preview Episode 96

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The blown 383 small-block Chevy-powered ’74 Jaguar XJ12 known as the Draguar is back! After it sat neglected for far too long, David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan have decided to put a new heart in the disabled Draguar in true Roadkill fashion.They are back in the Summit Racing Equipment parking lot in Sparks, Nevada—the site of their original extreme parking lot engine-swap fiasco from Episode 4 of Roadkill. And if giving the Draguar a new heart wasn’t enough, the guys also follow up on a lead to fill the void of the stolen Mazdarati. Will this nostalgia trip lead to a rebirth of mini truck greatness, or just more epic destruction of Summit’s pavement with unbelievable Draguar burnouts? Find out on this episode of Roadkill!

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Texas Iron Butt Challenge: 1,000 Miles, 24 Hours, Zero Stops!—Throttle Out Preview Episode 8

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Riding 1,000 miles in 24 hours is an iconic motorcycle challenge, but what if you didn’t stop? Not for food, for the bathroom, or for gas? Saddle up with Zack Courts and Ari Henning for this episode ofThrottle Outas they attempt a run across Texas without putting a foot down.

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Week to Wheelin’ 2019—First-Gen. ‘74 Ford Bronco | Day 4 Recap

Day 4 recap. After lining up the Energy Suspension body mounts, the Bronco began to take its final form. The crew slid the Duralast radiator into place and clamped down its hoses. The crew installed the steering shaft and its U-joints, linking the wheel to the steering pump. According to rumors, the crew is finished with wiring and only has a few loose ends to gather before we can test-fire the engine tomorrow!

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