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Raby Aircooled Technology - The One - The Only - Jake Raby Part 1- Ep42
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- Nov 30, 2025
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Summary
DubLife Diaries sits down with Jake Raby — a Marine, self-taught machinist and inventor — to trace his journey from small-town Georgia to inventing the IMS fix that rescued a generation of Porsche engines. Jake explains his hand-built approach to engines, the Type 4 obsession, patented solutions, and why he works without clocks or calendars to guarantee quality. The episode also covers Jake’s work teaching kids in a technical learning center, the challenges of preserving craftsmanship in a changing industry, and stories that show obsession, discipline and American ingenuity at work. Stay Tuned for Part 2 in the coming weeks. Get in touch with Jake Raby : https://aircooledtechnology.com/ Sponsors and Shout Outs : • VolksMania Magazine → www.volksmania.com • Use code dublife10 for 10% off. • Salty Dub — From the beach to the bay, tearing up the scene with VW swag + epic events → www.saltydub.com • Use code dublife10 (merch only) for 10% off. 🎧 Love this episode? Please follow/subscribe, rate 5⭐️, and share with your VW crew—it helps us keep the stories rolling. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dublife-diaries-the-vw-lifestyle-podcast/donations