Best Engine Dyno Podcasts (2025)

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Richard Holdener Talks Engine Dyno Secrets, Cam Testing , and Turbo Setups 2:29:43

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In todays episode we sit with Richard Holdener who breaks down real engine dyno results while sharing what he has learned from years of cam testing turbo combinations and cylinder head data. Richard Holdener Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardholdener Richard Holdener Youtube: @richardholdener1727 Street Alpha Merch: https://stree…

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Joe Irwin On Building The Fastest Coyote Engines And Why Most Machine Shops Fail 1:54:01

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In todays episode we sit with Joe Irwin who breaks down what it really takes to build record fast Coyote engines, the mistakes that ruin builds, and the lessons most people learn the hard way. FFRE Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastforwardracingengines 00:00 Intro 01:41 Joe's Involvement With Offshore Boat Racing 03:23 Smuggling Boa…

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153: A High School Project Gone Wild: 1,450HP IndyCar x Firebird 1:54:09

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What would happen if you took an IndyCar inspired chassis, dropped a 1973 Pontiac Firebird body over the top of it, and then added a 1,450hp twin-turbo LS? That’s essentially what Cavan Cameron and his father, Russell Cameron, of Horizon Motorsport have built. The project began as Cavan’s high school engineering project but has since evolved into o…

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How AI Cut Healthcare Burnout by 70% 47:31

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In this episode, a16z GP Julie Yoo sits down with Peter McCanna, CEO of Baylor Scott & White Health, to break down how one of America's largest health systems is transforming from a supply-driven "walled castle" to a customer-centric ecosystem, and how it's achieving a 10% operating margin while most hospitals struggle to stay in the black. They ge…

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152: Building a Lamborghini Gallardo into a WTAC Weapon 1:45:36

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There’s no arguing the Lamborghini Gallardo GT3 is no slouch. But the World Time Attack Challenge is a whole different league, and in standard form this factory race car is basically like bringing a knife to a gunfight. To run with the world’s best, it needed serious development—and that’s exactly what Josh and his team at Specialised Racing Soluti…

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The Future of Healthcare Payments: CMS Chief of Staff Stephanie Carlton 26:53

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A labor and delivery nurse who ran Senate healthcare policy now manages $1.7 trillion in federal health spending—and she runs her team like a startup. Steph Carlton, Chief of Staff and Deputy Administrator at CMS, reveals the OKRs driving Medicare and Medicaid, why they're killing social determinants funding while building consumer health apps at s…

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151: CBR1000 x Miata - A Match Made in Heaven? 1:18:01

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Many car enthusiasts have fantasised about a lightweight car with a motorcycle engine swap. After all, what’s not to like about a high-revving, lightweight engine that produces great power and sounds incredible, right? Reed Stormzand from the YouTube channel Reed Make Car tells us that while the combo can be awesome, it definitely hasn’t been all p…

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How to Build This Generation's Big Pharma Company 41:04

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Drug discovery has doubled the flow of candidates, but approvals remain roughly flat. The constraint is development, not discovery. In this episode, a16z General Partner, Jorge Conde talks with Formation Bio cofounder and CEO Ben Liu about building a modern pharma company around clinical execution. They discuss Formation Bio’s hub-and-spoke model f…

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CVS Health: Building Healthcare’s Consumer Platform 27:53

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Josh Weiner left Meta to return to CVS Health with two painful realizations: consumers don't manage their health—they expect it, and the healthcare market fundamentally violates every principle of economics. In this conversation with a16z's Julie Yoo, the CVS Senior VP explains why 50% of Americans can't afford a healthcare emergency, how CVS is be…

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Dyno Therapeutics: Empowering Patients with Genetic Agency 47:28

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For the first time in human history, we can diagnose thousands of genetic diseases—often for under $1,000—but we still can't treat most of them. The problem isn't understanding what's broken; it's delivering the fix to the right cells. Eric Kelsic, CEO of Dyno Therapeutics, joins a16z's Jorge Conde to explain how AI-designed protein shells are solv…

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150: The Self-Taught Way: Building Wild Engines from Scratch 1:56:31

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Imagine being a self-taught engineer who mastered the intricacies of engine design and is now building bespoke engines from the ground up. That’s exactly what Josh Valman from Motorsport_Engineering has done. We welcome Josh back for his second appearance on the podcast. This time, we catch up on his wild Alpha V8 Hayabusa project and dive into his…

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149: Cracking the CAN Code: Mastering Integration in Performance Builds 1:52:44

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CAN communication might seem like a secret, nerdy language spoken only by electronic components —and, in a way, it is. But behind that digital chatter lies the key to unlocking integration between different electrical systems. Mitch Minton from Minton Performance joins us to unpack CAN communication—how it really works, and why it’s become such a c…

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Officially Gassed’s Jamie Talks UK Racing, Street Car Records, and Car Culture Evolution 2:15:01

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In todays episode we sit with Jamie from Officially Gassed to talk about the UK racing scene, the fastest street cars in the UK, and what really makes UK car culture unique. From BMWs and Porsches to McLarens and Hondas, Jamie breaks down his builds, wild experiences, and lessons learned in the scene. This episode dives deep into tuning, street bat…

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148: The “Impossible” Backyard V10 Screamer 1:53:58

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Want a high-revving, F1-sounding, naturally aspirated V10 on a budget? Sounds impossible—until Jack and Diego from Build It Yourself made it happen. They took a humble Ford V10 truck engine, crafted custom four-valve heads, and engineered headers that deliver that unmistakable F1 scream. 👉 Use the code ‘PODCAST500’ to get $500 OFF HPA's VIP Package…

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Value-Based Oncology at Scale: Inside Thyme Care 41:16

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Cancer care in the U.S. costs over $250 billion each year, and nearly 2 million Americans receive a new diagnosis annually, yet too often the journey begins with silence: no call, no plan, no guide. In this episode, a16z’s Vineeta Agarwala and Jay Rughani talk with Thyme Care leaders Robin Shah (cofounder and CEO), Bobby Green, MD (president and CM…

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Shane T on Mastering Boost, 2000+ HP 4 Cylinders, Ekanoo 2JZ, and Tuning Secrets 2:41:15

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In todays episode we sit with Shane Tecklenburg who his insights on making huge power with boost, from 2000+ HP 4 cylinders to the legendary Ekanoo 2JZ. He also breaks down tuning strategies and tips that help unlock maximum performance. Shane T. Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tunedbyshanet Join The Alpha Fam: https://www.youtube.com…

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B2R Motorsports on Pushing RB Reliability, Billet Builds, and Australia’s Quickest Street Cars 1:08:14

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In todays episode we sit with B2R Motorsports who builds some of the fastest street cars in Australia, pushing limits with billet engines and proven RB power. We dive into RB reliability, Australian street racing culture, and high horsepower engine builds that dominate both track and street. B2R Motorsports Official Instagram: https://www.instagram…

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147: Inside the Art of Bespoke Engine Building 1:35:07

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Whether it’s a bespoke quad-turbo V12 or a modified OE production engine, the fundamentals remain the same—we’re all looking for those extra gains. Italtecnica’s Riccardo Breda is here to break down the core concepts that could help you take your engine build to the next level. 👉 Use the code ‘PODCAST500’ to get $500 OFF HPA's VIP Package: https://…

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146: From Home Builds to Hypercars: Composites for Everyone 1:45:30

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Composites might seem like the secret language of aerospace engineers and hypercar builders, but Gabriel Mountjoy from Common Fibers is here to break down those barriers. He’s out to prove that composites aren’t just exotic materials—you can use them to elevate your own builds too. 👉 Use the code ‘PODCAST500’ to get $500 OFF HPA's VIP Package: http…

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Jay On Why He Left Real Street Performance, Building Engines, and 2JZ Top Speed Record 3:03:34

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In todays episode Jay Meagher opens up on leaving Real Street Performance, building high horsepower engines, and breaking the 2JZ top speed world record. Jay Meagher Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rsgarage.us JOIN THE STREET ALPHA FAM HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5xkl31kHBnpjS4OB6RABA/join 00:00 Intro 00:06 How Jay Got In…

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145: How to Avoid Wasting Thousands on the Dyno 1:56:26

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It’s common for car enthusiasts to rush their car onto the dyno before it’s truly ready, only to have it strapped down and the tuner uncover a list of issues. Nothing kills the excitement of chasing those long-awaited power figures faster than unexpected problems. Booking a session with remote tuning expert Shawn Christenson could save you thousand…

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144: Is a Retired F1 Car the Ultimate Track Toy? 1:38:20

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Formula 1 represents the pinnacle of motorsport and James Densley along with the team at TDF Limited are breathing new life into retired F1 cars, transforming them back into the ultimate track weapons. 👉 Use the code ‘PODCAST500’ to get $500 OFF HPA's VIP Package: https://hpcdmy.co/podvip James shares his journey from a car-obsessed child through k…

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The Consumer Becomes the Payor: How ICHRA Unlocks a New Era in Healthcare 28:05

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In this episode, Julie Yoo and Jay Rughani are joined by Thatch cofounders Chris Ellis and Adam Stevenson to explore why ICHRA—a more recent policy innovation—might quietly revolutionize employer-sponsored health benefits. Unpacking the surprising history of how U.S. healthcare became entangled with employment, they make the case for a defined-cont…

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143: DIY Motorsport Isn’t Easy But It’s Insanely Rewarding 2:00:04

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No matter the stage of a build, most projects reach a point where giving up feels tempting. They demand grit and perseverance—and Karel Silha from Karel S Motorsport’s wild DTM-inspired M4 Time Attack build is no exception. We first spoke to Karel in 2022, and now he’s back to share what it really takes to shake down and test a home-built car of th…

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Engaging the Unengaged at Home with Max Cohen and Cameron Behar 22:32

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In this episode, Sprinter Health co-founders Max Cohen and Cameron Behar sit down with Julie Yoo to unpack how their home-based care model reaches underserved populations and reintegrates “the unengaged” into the healthcare system. From starting with blood draws in living rooms to scaling a high-complexity, tech-enabled logistics platform, they sha…

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Field Report: Why Your CAD Designs Don't Work 10:16

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Designing an elaborate engine block or cylinder head in CAD is one thing, but actually manufacturing that design is another challenge altogether. In this video, we talk with Gerry from Crest CNC about what it takes to turn complex billet and cast designs into reality Use the code ‘PODCAST500’ to get $500 OFF HPA's VIP Package: https://hpcdmy.co/pod…

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142: “Composites” aren’t just for high-end motorsport 1:22:12

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“Composites” aren’t just expensive and elaborate carbon fibre parts for high-end race teams. It may be easier, more accessible, and cheaper than you think to get started in the composite game. This week on the podcast, we sit down with Keith Peden from Rodin Cars to unravel the world of composites. 👉 Use the code ‘PODCAST500’ to get $500 OFF HPA's …

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Field Report: A Clever Solution | 400HP 3-Cylinder G16E-GTS 8:30

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The Toyota GR Yaris and GR Corolla are already cult favourites, and now they’re about to get even faster. Use the code ‘PODCAST500’ to get $500 OFF HPA's VIP Package: https://hpcdmy.co/podvip In this interview, Ben from @artec_performance reveals the 18-month R&D journey behind their fully emissions-compliant bolt-on turbo kit for Toyota’s GR platf…

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Croydon Racing on Building The World's Fastest GT-Rs, Breaking The Import Record and RB Limitations 1:19:57

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In todays episode Croydon Racing breaks down how they built the world’s fastest GT-Rs and what it took to smash the import record. We also dive into the limits of the RB platform and how they continue to push past them. CRD Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/croydonracingdevelopments JOIN THE STREET ALPHA FAM HERE: https://www.youtube.co…

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Field Report: Is a 940kg Toyota MRS the ULTIMATE Grassroots Racer? 12:43

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"The closest we've got to a mechanic is a panel beater." - Has this group of friends on a budget built something quicker and more special than many big chequebook builds ever will be? Use the code ‘PODCAST500’ to get $500 OFF HPA's VIP Package: https://hpcdmy.co/podvip Most people overlook the third-gen Toyota MR2 (MR-S), but Justin from Close Enou…

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141: This Could Make or Break Your New Harness. 1:50:08

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Forget the hype around “Mil-Spec” wiring — most builds don’t need it. Smart, fit-for-purpose materials and design can still deliver a reliable harness with great performance and aesthetics. This week on the podcast we sit down with Technica Racewire co-founders Philip Chiu and Kevin Tan to uncover the wiring harness essentials. 👉 Use the code ‘PODC…

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Field Report: A BETTER conversion option? 8:51

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Ever wondered what it takes to convert an old car into a modern 600hp EV using aftermarket tech instead of a Tesla swap? Use the code ‘PODCAST500’ to get $500 OFF HPA's VIP Package: https://hpcdmy.co/podvip At SEMA, Rory Baldrey from Legacy EV walks through the full electric conversion of HP Tuners classic air-cooled 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera, power…

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Chris Miller Talks Breaking Honda Records, FTW Fuel, and ZF8 Transmissions 2:20:05

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In this episode, Chris Miller dives into what it took to break records 15 years ago in the Honda world, sharing insight on his setup, tuning strategies, and the challenges of pushing limits. We also get into how he started FTW fuel and making parts for the ZF8 transmission. Chris Miller Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismillerracin…