Austin Parsons
School
University Of Colorado Denver
Expertise
Vintage German Cars, Formula 1, Engine Building
- Austin has written a wide array of automotive content, ranging from automotive reviews to technical engine guides.
- He co-created a BMW-specific tuning community, teaching over 300 worldwide members how to modify their cars.
- He has spent 10 years restoring a 1986 BMW 325is, refreshing and replacing everything from bumper to bumper.
Experience
Austin has been a gearhead since birth, with a deep obsession for anything with four wheels and an engine. He combined his two ultimate passions of automobiles and writing into a career in automotive content creation. Prior to his writing career, he was a BMW product specialist for half a decade. Following his time at BMW, Austin has written professionally for a number of online automotive publications, including TuningPro.co, BMWTuning.co, and MuscleCarClub.com. With nearly half of his life dedicated to the automotive industry, his true passion revolves around making the car community a better-informed and more welcoming place for enthusiasts of any experience level.
Education
Austin graduated magna cum laude with a degree in technical writing from the University of Colorado Denver in 2019.
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Stories By Austin Parsons
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The 1971 Plymouth HEMI Barracuda Convertible is a unicorn among car collectors due to the convergence of several rare variables all in one automobile.
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That Diablosport inTune i3 Tuner for the 5.7 HEMI allows you to tune your engine while it's idle. Here's why that's impressive and what you can do with it.
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GM's Turbomax line of engines are some of the foremost turbo-powered diesels on the market. The 6.6L LBZ V8 is a particular favorite -- and for good reason.
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The B58 has become a staple for BMW and one of the company's best engines ever. These days, you can find it in a huge range of vehicles.
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Back in the 1990s Ford developed a concept car that turned heads, both with its looks and with its engine, but it never went into products. Here's why.
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GM produced LS engines produced LS engines for years, but the LS7 holds a special place in the hearts of auto enthusiasts. Here's what made it special.
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Superchargers are a great way to get more out of your engine, and a twin-screw supercharger is one of the best options. Here's what you need to know.