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Drag Racing
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Automotive Performance
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High Performance Academy Presents: Tuned In. A podcast interviewing influential people from around the world at the top of their respected fields. Covering topics such as Tuning, CAD, Performance Engine Building, Automotive/Motorsport Wiring, Data Analysis, Driver Coaching/Training, Motorsport Fabrication and Car Setup.

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What happens when a passion for drifting, engineering and making things turns into a full-scale manufacturing business? For Josiah Fallaise, it became FDF Race Shop — an operation built around solving problems, designing better parts and putting engi... more

How do you build a car capable of breaking the outright Pikes Peak record? For four-time winner Robin Shute, the answer was to take everything he’d learned developing his heavily modified Wolf GB08 and start again with a clean-sheet design built spec... more

Cars weren’t an obvious career path for Angelina Alcantar. Her family had no automotive background, and her parents hoped she’d pursue something more traditional. But a fascination with taking things apart and understanding how they worked won out, s... more

Making over 1000HP is one thing — building a car that can make that power, survive constant abuse, and still be driven hundreds of miles on the street is something else entirely. Gus Erickson’s E36 BMW has been through blown engines, broken drive tra... more

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Recent Guests

Josiah Fallaise
Founder of FDF Race Shop, drifter, designer of angle kits and suspension components
FDF Race Shop
Episode: 172: More Than Just HP: The Engineering Behind Drifting
Robin Shute
Motorsport engineer and driver, leader of the Sendy Club project
Sendy Club / Prototipo Synergy collaboration
Episode: 171: The Ultimate Pikes Peak Build? Chasing the Outright Record
Angelina Alcantar
Shop teacher, ASE Master Technician
Riverside Community College (RCC)
Episode: 170: Engine Building, Tuning & Training the Next Gen
Gus Erickson
Owner of a DCT-swapped turbocharged M50 E36 BMW smashing 1000+ wheel HP
22 RPD / Recycle BMWs
Episode: 169: Pushing the BMW M50 Beyond 1000HP
Devin Vanderhoof
Founder/Owner of HCR Innovations; Holley EFI specialist
HCR Innovations
Episode: 168: How Do You Make 3000+HP Survive Drag and Drive?
Nate Wilkerson
Instagram creator behind Wilkerson Customs, off-road CAD and 3D modelling enthusiast
Wilkerson Customs
Episode: 164: CAD: The Gateway to Making Dreams a Reality
Greg Turbolamik
Representative of Turbolamik USA, developer of the Turbolamik controller for 8HP gearboxes
Turbolamik USA
Episode: 163: ZF 8HP: The Automatic Everyone Wants?
Jake Bain
Founder of Bain Racing, specializes in cylinder head and intake manifold development
Bain Racing
Episode: 162: The Real Science Behind Engine Airflow & Performance
Gerry Bechet
From HP Tuners in Australia, former HSV Holden calibration lead, ex-Ricardo consultant
HP Tuners (Core ECU); HSV; Ricardo
Episode: 161: Standalone vs OEM ECU: Understanding Modern Engine Control

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Andre
Host of HPA Tuned In Podcast, introducing guests and guiding the interview

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Great podcast

    I really enjoy this podcast! Hope yall do some more Ls stuff before long! Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Va drag racer
    United States2 months ago
  • Guest suggestion

    You should really speak with Jamie Ellis from twisted development.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shim slinger
    Canada8 months ago
  • Fantastic podcast

    I really enjoy the podcast , fantastic topics and even some rotary stories which I enjoy the most. Well done team I don’t miss an episode and a I signed up for VIP and the classes are amazing and really help to progress my learning.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    scott meddings
    Australia8 months ago
  • So much knowledge

    Really inspiring to listen to all this experience and enthusiasm around engines and car building

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pedalen_1
    Sweden8 months ago
  • Brilliant

    Absolutely brilliant podcast about motorsport.

    Incredible resource for understanding the minds behind the brands we all know in this niche space.

    Thank you Andre for your effort in bringing the whole HP Academy to the world!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reclzz
    Denmark9 months ago

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The show is described as consistently informative and educational for both beginners and experts.
Listeners praise the depth and breadth of topics, from CAD and engine tuning to race engineering.
Guests are perceived as high-quality experts, with a strong emphasis on practical, real-world knowledge.

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#47
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#36
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#109
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#177
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#13
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#72
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

172: More Than Just HP: The Engineering Behind Drifting
Q: How did you transition from school to starting your own shop and what was your first scalable product idea?
I started with a two-year manufacturing engineering program, then began selling simple products online via fdfraceshop.bigcartel.com, like dual-caliber brackets and universal wing brackets, before expanding into FIA-standard cages and more engineered components.
168: How Do You Make 3000+HP Survive Drag and Drive?
Q: Before we start, can you give us an idea of how quick you went in the DSMs and Hondas?
Devin discusses his fastest import passes (e.g., the 880s at 160 in a Honda and similar mid- to high-eight-second runs in DSMs), highlighting the progression to big-block Chevrolet power and the shift from imports to domestics as a more reliable platform for extreme horsepower.
169: Pushing the BMW M50 Beyond 1000HP
Q: What inspired you to pursue a 1000+ horsepower street car build?
A mix of watching other turbo E36 builds online, friendship with similarly minded peers, and a belief that a tuned, well-managed setup could be both fast and streetable, leading to a long-term commitment to perfecting the configuration.
171: The Ultimate Pikes Peak Build? Chasing the Outright Record
Q: What motivated the switch from Motec to Cosworth electronics, and what advantages did the Antares 8 bring to your build?
Cosworth offered broader, more integrated vehicle and engine control capabilities, faster processing, and better support for advanced functions like in-cylinder pressure sensing, antilag, and traction management. The Antares 8 combined data logging, chassis and engine control in one box, enabling more robust, rapid development tailored to Pikes Peak's demands.
171: The Ultimate Pikes Peak Build? Chasing the Outright Record
Q: How did you decide between rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive for the mountain, given the weight and complexity considerations?
The team evaluated the benefits of AWD for traction and mid-speed corner exit, but found that for these lighter, simpler cars, AWD added weight and complexity without guaranteed speed gains; RWD offered simpler packaging and better efficiency, making it the preferred choice for the Sendy project.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tuned In

What is Tuned In about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on deep-dive conversations with leaders and practitioners in high-performance engineering, motorsport fabrication, and automotive innovation. Episodes consistently explore topics like CAD-driven design, engine tuning, drivetrain swaps, vehicle dynamics, and the practical realities of turning ideas into race- or street-legal hardware. Guests range from CAD and machining experts to race engineers and shop owners, with a strong emphasis on actionable techniques, education, and real-world problem solving. A standout theme is the balance between performance, reliability, and drivability, often linked to Hands-on training resources and community learning. Potential listeners can expect long-form, technically rich discussions tha... more

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1. Josiah Fallaise
2. Robin Shute
3. Angelina Alcantar
4. Gus Erickson
5. Devin Vanderhoof
6. Nate Wilkerson
7. Greg Turbolamik
8. Jake Bain

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