NEWBERN IS BACK AND WE'RE TAKING BLASPHEMI TO SICK WEEK IN 30 DAYS!

[@ni_wink84]

Now we just need Cotten and freiburger to come

[@jaybizz67]

Ooh an actual road trip of the field car, or, maybe. The return of the f-bomb?

[@ni_wink84]

@ F bomb would be a welcomed addition

[@Scot-p1v]

@@jaybizz67 Yes: would love to see the F-bomb again because a split-bumper F-body was my HS dream car once I actually drove a 305 w/ TBI in a 3rd gen: even with an extra aftermarket injector it was kinda weak sauce for the weight

[@Thecleananunseenteam]

And dulchech or whatever dude name is lol

[@goonie323]

Absolutely then all four of them need to start a thing together.......bring the dulcich too

[@Edge_Crusher1982]

Stoked to see Newbern back! I assumed he was just busy with his own KZbin channel... Sucks to find out you guys were contractually obligated to not hang out

[@doubleT84]

I was worried there was beef between them!

[@williamstamper442]

You know things ain't right when some corporate entity prevents you from hanging out and filming two good friends just having a good time. Looking back at that now in context of all that's going on with the demise of motor trend/roadkill and all the other related good shows, well looking at the big picture, those contractual obligations preventing them hanging out was worse than the part where they all lost their jobs. Not that corporate will care, but wait till they see each one of those talented guys go out and crush things with each person's own personal KZbin channels! I've subscribed to all those guys channels that I could find and hope all y'all do the same!

[@flipfloptanlines926]

Im stoked. Knew about contract before and even another show on the same network is considered the competition. Way happy now they are free and the collaborations are gonna be amazing between the HotRod MT group. Add to that the StreetOutlaws ending and releasing those folks from contracts as well and i think 2025 is gunna be a great year for content

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

Adding another voice of disapproval for the corporate BS. If a job stops ya from hangin' out with ya mates, ya need an new employer. If was pretty obvious Finn, 12 Volt and Cotten were bummed at not being able to collaborate. Look at 1320 for a better example, people not limited by contracts, spinning off folks like Garrett and multiple channels collaborating, same way Linus Tech Tips has collabs with other channels, it's the realisation that collaborating drives new viewers to ALL the channels, where the corporates think of it as stealing part thier little pie.

[@slammerf16]

So pleased Motor trend is gone. Noone of you guys needed them anymore anyway. You have the recognition and experience to make it yourselves now.

[@pogmahongobshite]

Newbern looks like he has been taking care of himself! Good for you dude!

[@cirian75]

I was gonna say that, well done David

[@brinleynicholson4588]

You should follow his channel.

[@chriswalter1941]

12 volt ozempic daves back! wahoo

[@dontyouworryaboutit_]

@@chriswalter1941probably just less alcohol or none at all, as seen by the water. Alcohol is horrible for you

[@AB-80X]

Yeap. He should bring Mike with him to the gym......

[@wrench_n_ride8159]

You two are meant to be together. You have both given all of us hours and hours of entertainment.

[@smartgorilla]

bo and luke... like david and the jeep guy or dulchich

[@lucascalafiore8973]

As one of the 6 people who watched the unboxing videos, I enjoyed hearing the stories you would tell during. And seeing the stuff people sent.

[@JunaidKhan-pt4zb]

Count me in wat he said enjoyed the unboxing vids much

[@stevenk805]

I don’t normally watch videos where they just sit and talk the whole time, but I was intrigued the entire time this video. So so good to see Newbern back!

[@andrewlitchfield4843]

So happy to see Mike and Dave back together! When Joe joined Mike I was concerned that Dave and Mike had fallen out!! Makes sense now contractual obligations etc.with motortrend and all!👍

[@Demonpk-lb4gh]

I had the same thoughts.

[@michael-michaelmotorcycle]

When Dave originally left they (he & Mike) said he needed/wanted more time with his family. That’s how they made it look to probably not stir the pot with everyone hating motortrend for it.

[@grumpyoldguy4817]

I've watched most of the videos since "it" happened and I am so glad all of you can collaborate again. You guys are the reason my son and I have several project cars. Thanks for all the memories and I look forward to many new ones.

[@G_Machine_Joe]

Hell yeah! The band is back together again! 🤘🏼

[@UncleChester]

20:22 I can't wait to see this film. The last one was such a stellar production. The excitement is real for this one!

[@paulmccool378]

Great to see you and 12 Volt Dave hanging out, again.

[@richarddickey3010]

I ditched my subscription to motortrend once they dicontinued all my favorite shows. Thanks guys for going out on your own.

[@javadude666]

This is the wait it used to be this channel was called road kill before the app, when they went to the app Finnegan changed the KZbin channel name.

[@davidames9098]

I canceled my subscription when they canceled roadkill too

[@ErewhonGB]

@@javadude666 You sure about that? I remember the very first video on this channel and it was called Finnegans Garage back then.

[@richarddickey3010]

@@ErewhonGB FSM àkà Finnigans garage started after roadkill cause he moved to Georgia. Thats why there at times where different guests on road kill. Travel restraints. I have a subscription to finnigans garage. Cant wait till the Caddy is done..

[@javadude666]

@ErewhonGB yes your right, there was two seasons on here when the channel was called road kill.

[@737andtriumphspitfire9]

This is the best news for the channel. You have a huge fan base in New Zealand and Australia. We would love to see you guys in this part of the world. (Grand Tour with Finnegan and Newbern ).

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

These boys need to come to events DownUnder

[@waynerohde1036]

They should do the Hardass 1000

[@angelperez9394]

As a fan, I never doubted any of this. motor trend helped you set the stage. All of you! This is exactly what needed to happen. They were because of you two and some many others. Lucky is a mastermind. So is everyone else you enjoyed working with. As for me, I really appreciate the effort. Thank You

[@timpowell6901]

The unboxing videos were fantastic! Bring them back!

[@AndyAwkward]

You’re all free and killing it on all your own shows…… 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼😁

[@clinty51]

OMFG, this is so good. As a consumer, watcher, subscriber, supporter....what ever the hell I am...So good to see Newbern and how good friends are together without contracts...bring on Sick Week and also looking forward to a reckless friend trips with Cotton, Newbern, Freiburger and Finnegan. Sidebar, how happy does everyone sound, just two mates chatting in the garage :)

[@jerrymarcum4684]

This is the best news I've heard in a long time. Glad to see Dave back!

[@eastcoastautobahn2479]

I’m sad to see the shows go but I think we will get better content from our favorite people now. No more red tape keeping people and shows from creating carnage together!

[@valricogarcia]

I'm so psyched that I'm finally going to get to see Blasphemi in person. One of my all time favorite cars. PLEASE don't blow it up on the first day and make it down to Bradenton. LOL. Gonna be great seeing the 3 of you guys.

[@johnnyturbo8460]

Getting laid off is always scary, but it sounds like freedom for you and your buddies. I see some EXCELLENT content in the near future. Enjoy the freedom, and do all the collaborations you wanted to do but couldn't. Your Freeee

[@danielford5027]

NEWBERN!!! So good to see you guys together again. I’m very excited for the future of this channel! Tony Angelo, Mike Finnegan and David Newbern in Blasphemi sounds unbelievable. I’m here for all of it.

[@KlunkersCustoms]

Awesome to see you guys working together again

[@scottburrow8717]

You guys both looked much happier just being in the same garage together. Can’t wait to see what happens!

[@vehdynam]

Great video , so good to see Dave back. Really looking forward to more collaboration. Sick week should be awesome this year.

[@bryanjames1484]

Dude, love that newbern is back hanging out with you. And love hearing the stories about your pops. That man is a legend. ♥️💪🏾 Rock on brother!

[@stevebriggs884]

This is GREAT! I wish there were more of these types of collaborations of the Guys from the shows we love!

[@kaygenotte3991]

Am I the only one that didn’t realize that they weren’t allowed to hang out? I just figured they parted ways. This now makes sense. So stoked!!!!

[@isaaccan3155]

They weren’t allowed to hang out and film.

[@mattfarist6529]

Love to see you guys back together again! Good things are coming in 2025. Thanks guys

[@bjones5240]

Between Tony Angelo, firburger and cotten, Things are looking good!!!

[@billtaylor5853]

Good to see you guys back together again. What a mess this whole Motor Trend thing has been. Damned suits.

[@gustavhurtig5591]

So happy that you guy's are working together again! Will make boath channels better :D the good old fun and the brainstorming that happens when you talk to each other are next level 🎉

[@terryfoust4802]

a big WELCOME BACK 12VOLT DAVE WE MISSED YOU and its ABOUT TIME YOU COME BACK!!!😃😃😃❤❤❤❤

[@jrmotorsports55]

Good to see you two back together.

[@KylerStotz]

Glad to see you guys back together!

[@gingerelvis]

That's wild, I didn't realise that you guys were contractually not allowed to hangout on camera, that's BS. Glad that you guys can collab now, you both make awesome content.

[@isaaccan3155]

I knew that all had stipulations in their contracts. I was surprised Mike was allowed to have his own KZbin channel.

[@gingerelvis]

@isaaccan3155 yeah I think that's what threw me off. I could kind of understand not being able to have a YT channel whilst working for a video media company but they let that slide then clamped down on collabs between presenters. What makes it weirder is that I imagine Newbern was brought to motor trends attention from working with Finn on KZbin!

[@geoffsides408]

For what its worth..... I enjoyed the unboxing videos!!!!

[@RexCars1]

Great Episode Mike.. Glad you're giving the 55 one last go before you park it.. .. REALLY Excited about the Caddy.... Hope you guys make it to Drag Week with it next year..

[@danm2173]

It's so great to see you guys back together!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I dig your chemistry together, you guys click. I had no idea you guys were in "time out" with each other when David left. I just assumed that David wanted to move on & away from doing what you guys were doing together.

[@kylehyman5050]

Awesome show, love seeing yall carrying on.

[@flyingwrenchesautomotive]

I’m so pumped about this!! You do some of the best drag/drive content imo!

[@balliztix42]

So cool you have Pennywise for music. The drag and drive movie was awesome and took me back to highschool with the music.

[@Chopski64]

You look good Dave. Health is the most important thing in your life. When your health suffers your life suffers. Keep it up!

[@dhaninugraha]

Now that there's no more corporate red tape, we need a Freiburger and Lucky Costa crossover! And Cotten too!

[@harveykeeler2661]

Had a great time meeting you guys at paradise earlier this month, enjoy both of your shows and can’t wait to see y’all again. Good luck at sick week.

[@juice_whoranit]

8:30 reminds me of the time my mom once to me and my sister to a driving range, and it didn't take long for her to thwack me in the forehead. She give me a matching forehead scar with my dad, who got hit with a swing at the same age I was at the time. I love seeing your and everyone else's content without any constraint and I'm excited for what the future holds. Party on Wayne

[@Squatch242]

I dug the unboxing videos. I here to support in anyway possible!

[@Storyracing387]

I'm going to watch that 2019 drag week again!! So much awesomeness!!

[@drew79s]

Welcome back Newbern! Use a Supercharger bypass... Most superchargers have a vacuum activated bypass which is designed to unload the supercharger when you're not developing over atmospheric pressure in boost. In your case I'd change strategy a little and use the same style of manifold, but use the bypass to the blowout panel, so you go from a new manifold on top of the supercharger straight down to where the blowout panel is, allowing the use of the same throttle bodies with or without the supercharger in the process. Then you can just open that throttle blade when you're on the street and remove the belt. That'll result in the supercharger being bypassed when you're not competing. If you're super keen you could still use a vacuum bypass activation to keep the engine cooler when you're running on track, to allow bypass air when you're idling or waiting around, but... Mechanical complexity and potential failure modes make for a dull days diagnostic problems. Anyway, keep on going, you do awesome stuff and I really enjoy watching :)

[@b.y.2460]

@drew97s. But because it is a gasser, it is a roots supercharger, not one designed for use in a vehicle. Roots superchargers were designed for stationary diesel generators that run at a constant speed. So there are just the 2 meshing extruded gears spinning in a case. Pretty much just like mechanical constant flow water pump, just made longer.

[@NBSV1]

There’s somebody that did basically that for a drag week event. Had a big blower they didn’t want to have to swap out or rebuild after the street driving. Like you’re saying, they adapted a throttle body to the burst panel so it could drive around NA. Seemed to work pretty well for them and saved the wear on the blower.

[@jerrygaynor4384]

That was HILARIOUS!!! Newburn said his wheels were turning and you could really tell. Every time you thought he was slowing down Finnegan would throw another wrench in the wheel. Then Newburn's look was dumb founded! LOVE IT!! PS Newburn, let us know about the trailer Finnegan's getting on your Channel.

[@modificationnation73]

Sweet. I built a Vette kart after I saw the one on Roadkill. Keep the awesome content coming.

[@1320quick]

Cool to see Dave back on your channel

[@BlindBatG34]

I forgot how much chemistry you guys have on camera. It’s great seeing you back on screen together. Sick Week is going to be awesome. The only thing better would be to throw a fourth seat in the back and take Cotten along.

[@oambrosia]

The whining would be epic!!

[@mattwiggins6871]

So glad to see you 2 back together

[@OGRocker1]

Mornin Finn, Good morning gearheads, Hey Dave....

[@FinnegansGarage]

good mornin!

[@stefantrnacek1394]

So great to see the two of you back together.

[@jordanbarger2655]

dude im so stoked to see you guys in Gainesville for Sick week, i have a special needs son and he CANT stop asking me what day we are going to see Blasphemi

[@BillyBranco-t7k]

I'm definitely stoked as well. This Ocala man will definitely drive less than a hour to see them guys 🎉

[@nickpappas4133]

Good to see Newbern back, I enjoyed the gift 🎁 unwrapping.

[@timelesssteelgarage]

Super stoked to see that another movie is gonna be made.

[@g00se31]

Aw dang, I def enjoyed the unboxing vids for sure. It was cool to come across products/businesses that were useful!

[@LeakyJoosbox]

You guys doing RMRW with the rubber duck are among my favorite roadkill episodes. So much fun to watch. Definitely want to see more rubber duck on the channel

[@dwaynemurphy814]

I'm excited about seeing Newbern back on the videos, I do follow hs videos, but I like you together.

[@palehorse7377]

this motortrend shit has turned into a blessing in disguise.

[@robertgrant4501]

Yes it has!

[@oambrosia]

So long as everyone can make a comfortable living making their own content :)

[@philabenroth8588]

Thanks for the video and see you at sick week. I’m coming to watch and it will be my first drag and drive. Thanks to your shows for introducing me!

[@shut_your_legs]

Welcome Back 12V!!

[@benjaminatkins4720]

This is awesome! The band is getting back together! Also I must have been one of those 8 people viewing and enjoying the unboxing videos- more so just to see how cool some of the gifts are!

[@Angrymaninmidland.]

❤BEST CHRISTMAS ☃️☃️ GIFT ever so glad you are doing this together again ❤

[@willcollins7201]

Glad to see you two back together

[@thedukeofspeed]

LET THE GOODTIMES ROLL !!

[@K4rt80y]

15:00 All I could think of was a clutch on the pulley to engage the blower. Full Mad Max.

[@goatflieg]

It's good to see you guys together again after being limited to the occasional Newbern photobomb in the background. Also good to hear the explanation of the contractual interference we all suspected. Hoping that the Roadkill cars will allowed to be sold to the participants that know them so well. Giveaway to end 2024, Blasphemi and Sick Week to start the new year and Caddy in 2025! That's a lot of goodness to look forward to!

[@tonymorse7178]

Newbern, Finnegan, Freiburger, Cotton, Dulchich, Tony and Joe have been the backbone of yhe car videos...with a splash of DD Speed, Vise Grip and Flying Sparks. All great stuff...

[@falconater68]

Eh, could do without a few of those mentioned.

[@definitelydipper595]

Plenty of quality content outside of the channels you named…

[@JohnnyAFG81]

Let’s get Finnegan to 1mill subscribers!

[@thorstensby-swann9118]

So glad to see you two hanging out again!

[@philiphoffmann4363]

Everything is right with the world again

[@vernonhill1240]

Great choice of whiskey distilled in my home town of Gimli Manitoba Canada.

[@693514V]

I remember an article written by Dick Landy, where he showed how to build a good street Hemi, and one of the updates he did was to replace the tension springs between the rocker arms, because his experience with his race Hemi's showed the springs allowed too much deflection with the rocker arms at high rpm's, so he made up these keepers that clamped onto the rocker shafts and held the rockers in place. Maybe something to look into ?

[@flipfloptanlines926]

I remember reading that article in the 90s. Hemi valvetrain was always a weak point for the platform, until heads and rockers made huge advancements in the 2000s. Both mikes rocker systems, and heads, are decades ahead of the OE style parts Landy was makin more reliable. Valve train no matter what make is tough on drag and drive cars. Any considerable high RPM makes a solid roller your best option. Solid rollers require exponetionly more maintenance and are more sensitive to temperature. Mikes all aluminum motor probably has a .015 to .030 diference in valve lash cold to 200. Which is alot. Overheat and that gap grows or shrinks more. A hydraulic lifter would automatically take up this slack, you wouldnt notice much. A solid lifter translates all this shift directly to the valve. If it shifts too far, things go pop

[@693514V]

@@flipfloptanlines926 Agreed. But, when you see where his rockers keep failing, it's at the top where the push rod makes contact. Could it be possible at the high end, the tip of the rocker maybe coming out of alignment, even by a little bit, thus making improper contact and smashing the end of the pushrod ? Maybe the tension on the springs between the rockers needs to be checked ? It's a pretty consistent issue with his engine.

[@flipfloptanlines926]

@@693514V I agree all the points you mentioned could be a trouble point. Especially on hemi valvetrain which has more angle and heavier rockers than most. But, all roots or screw blown engine has rocker failure with overheating and poor tune up. The supercharged engines hammer the valvetrain and harmonic much much more than turbos do. Its also 1 reason why they commonly throw the blower belt. Any roots or screw blown unit needs to be kept cool to keep the intake charge cooler. They drove it a couple hundred miles with the blower "on fire" he said. Hot air makes timing more sensitive and prone to backfires, which is not unusual to find a broken rocker from afterward. For your spring suggestion if an engine guy thought the shaft spring was problematic in their combo, there are non traditional rockers used by some that resemble more of a standard type no slide bar system. Usually reserved for N/A use because of the lighter weight. The traditional hemi bar style is preffered on supercharged engines because its more robust and easier to service. Now that Pete reground the cam to a smoother ramp, the engine will behave smoother, and be far less likely to eat a pushrod. What happens generally is the pushrods get shook so hard side to side that they flex and jump the lifter pocket or the rocker cup. Thats why 5/8" pushrods are very common in supercharged engines. Thats about thumb sized.

[@OGTtom]

Glad you can hang out with Dave , you guys got this , really enjoy your videos , thank you .

[@sootmann]

First, a disclosure: I work for Hearst. That said, I'm very low in the org and I don't know anything about the acquisition other than what I saw in the press release. I have no knowledge of the deal from within my company. But I did hear from a former MT employee that Hearst didn't get the TV side of the business, and I have no reason to doubt that they're correct about that, so I have no idea what will happen to the shows -- past or future. Which makes it even stranger that they called out Drag Week and Roadkill Nights in the press release. As for the magazines, I get what you're saying about the truck magazines way back when. But _Car Craft_ and _Hot Rod_ were both under the same roof since the 80s (if not earlier), and _Car and Driver_ and _Road & Track_ have also been owned by the same company for a long time, so who knows. Then again, the traditional magazine business has been declining for decades. I'll be at Sick Week in January. I hope you last all week, I hope you do great, and I hope I get to see you when you're in my town. 👍

[@timdettman8338]

Your saying is this years Rose Parade's theme. BEST DAY EVER!!

[@HPSFRoadrunner]

It's great to see Dave back. I love Joe, but you and Dave seem to have much more chemistry. I hope they bring back the Roadkill YT channel. Even if the production was better I don't think Roadkill was ever better than when it was on YT. ETA:Fooking corporate suits, always trying to justify their existence and paycheck and messing up a good thing in places they have NO clue what they are talking about and doing. Gotta squeeze every last penny out of everything, while destroying everything we love. I'm so glad all of you are out from under their thumb! Maybe you won't be making as much money, but freedom is worth so much more, and can't be bought.

[@bahamaboi87cartwright60]

Oh hell yeah the boys are back together. Now let's get the caddy ready for drag week 2025.

[@bahamaboi87cartwright60]

@The-FinneganGarage1 ok fake. I ain't stupid enough to fall for your fake account buddy

[@J-Loe]

Really liked hearing the blasphemi update. I’m glad the engine wasn’t toasted man. Slipper clutch is gonna get you where you wanna be when it gets sorted out. Keep her between the ditches!

[@chrismarshjr86]

Awesome news I love everything both you guys do and I know I speak for a lot of people who say we are super happy to see you too dorks back together you guys make some awesome cars awesome working together and it’s great to see friends able to do what they love together

[@frankstorey5007]

because of what happened and how they handle it I’m not supporting motor trend nor watching their KZbin channel. They screwed me on their app $45. Stop sending content to it halfway through the season. I didn’t even get a refund.

[@JoshFrame-o1z]

Motortrend switched over to discovery. Discovery is the one who killed all the shows on motortrend.

[@user-bv5ng5jm5r]

I'll never motor trend again , ever !!!

[@lukeweyant-d1k]

I just cancelled Discovery+ and was given a months refund.

[@bren-xmotorsports55]

I demanded my whole year subscription returned. They paid me , I actually didn't believe it

[@wadebrewer7212]

I canceled my subscription when discovery bought motor trend. People like me are part of the problem why it died...but....its all why companies like hooligan and donut are dying. They don't understand US. The consumers and car people. It's just greed. I hated trying to navigate the discovery app and it was filled with garbage I had zero interest in. I enjoyed it when roadkill was on KZbin...they were making money...maybe not expanding and growing like a corporate mind would like...but...they were still killing it. Just wasn't enough...it was greed. And I won't support it.

[@jwray9799]

GREAT CHEMISTRY ! You two are great together! Love to see move of 12 Volt Dave and you!

[@scottgshomewrenching1352]

I, for one, enjoyed the unboxing videos. It's great to see what people send in, showing their appreciation for what you do. It may be more work for you, but what about a mid week video with the unboxing?

[@BradDemitras]

Great to 12 volt Dave back! Another comment for the algorithm

[@mikeleblanc2933]

Tony angelo walks like he shit his pants or born on a horse 😂

[@BCaldwell]

😂👌😂

[@jont8707]

😂😂😂

[@_JamesBrown]

It's a Philly thing

[@StayTunedTA]

HAHAH I've said it's a cowboy walk, but really I'm super bow legged.

[@scha0786]

So excited to see newborn back. It’s gonna be great!

[@seanalford869]

Mike, please use a mic, or change placement if you are using one. The audio is up and down, up and down... Kind of like Blasphemi's racing career 😂

[@deannapeterson2212]

More unboxing videos!! We loved those lol

[@ricksanfordiii115]

Mike. I miss the unboxing videos. They were funny and your genuine surprise was hilarious at some of the things people sent. Especially band saw Lube 😉. I hope you did get what I sent and are enjoying them.

[@aragorn469]

12v Dave! Loved the Cotten story.

[@neversaydie9210]

So happy to see you working together again! You two, and Cotten, have a unique formula that should be rekindled IMHO. All the best to you guys and keep on making great content!

[@KanakaMaoli1]

Good to see 12 volt Dave back on the show again.

[@Gorbyrev]

Great reunion gentlemen. The empty blower housing sounds like a solution for Blasphemi. Happy new year and thanks for all the vids.

[@OldMan999-y1y]

Glad to see you guys back together. Looks like fun is on the way!

[@WaydeStockton-me1no]

Glad to hear you are making another movie. I really enjoyed the last one.

[@BigBlue5454]

Removing the blower and leaving it setup for race, then just build a mock intake with a 4bl on top for street running. Then all you do choose the top end like a plug and play quick change top end. 20 min change over. This would be very interesting project and research. Always a joy to watch you guys!