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Clutch Burners PodcastAuthor: Stick Shift Nation
Clutch Burners is the stick shift drag racing podcast. Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've competed in Drag Week, Rocky Mountain Race Week, Sick Week, Midwest Drags, Miles of Mayhem, Street Car Takeover, and many more. Join Bill, Rich, and guests on an adventure that is equal parts entertainment and educational. Who knows, we might even help make your car faster! Language: en-us Genres: Automotive, Leisure Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Clutch Burners podcast Ep 47- Jon Rogers- Unleashing the VK56
Episode 48
Sunday, 18 January, 2026
In this episode of the Clutch Burners podcast, hosts Bill Armstrong, BangShift Billy and Canadian Chuck Norris welcome Jon Rogers, co-owner of Import Drag Solutions and a notable figure in the stick shift drag racing community. Jon shares his journey from using a Nissan SR20 engine to transitioning to a 2JZ and ultimately to the VK56 engine in his Nissan 240SX. He discusses the challenges he faced with reliability and performance, particularly with head gaskets, and how he found success with the VK56 platform, which he describes as more reliable than the 2JZ at high power levels. The conversation dives deep into the technical aspects of Jon's car, including engine specifications, turbo setups, and the intricacies of drag racing with a stick shift. In this episode, Jon, Canadian Chuck Norris, and Bill Armstrong dive deep into the intricacies of drag racing, focusing on the technical aspects of tuning and maintaining high-performance vehicles. They discuss the differences between fuel types, such as C16 and methanol, and the implications of each on performance and maintenance. Jon shares his experiences with clutch tuning, oil maintenance, and the importance of consistency in racing. The conversation also touches on the evolution of automotive technology, particularly the advancements in ECU systems that have revolutionized performance tuning. Throughout the discussion, the camaraderie and competitive spirit among racers shine through, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of the drag racing community.
