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Video: First Gran Turismo 6 Video Teaser Hits The Web

Chris Demorro — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:39:18 +0000

The sixth entry into the 15-year old Gran Turismo series is set to come out later this year, and the first video teaser just hit the web this week. So what can we expect from the latest and greatest Gran Turismo?

Video: Looking For The Next Big Thing? Human Hoist Is It!

Jason Reiss — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:52:57 +0000

If you’re a weekend hobbyist who is constantly up and down on the garage floor from underneath your car on jackstands and over to the toolbox and back, you simply have to take a look at this. The Human Hoist is a combination rolling stool/hydraulic-lowering creeper that moves in all directions and operates with on

VIDEO: Mega Cruise And Car Show In Ocean City, MD, May 16-19, 2013

Stuart Bourdon — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:11:57 +0000

Cruise on down to Ocean City, Maryland, May 16th to 19th, for the 23rd Annual Cruisin’ Ocean City Car Show. More than 3,000 hot rods, customs, classic cars and trick trucks, as seen in the video from the 2010 event, will take over the streets.

Video: Jeff Busch Shows Off His Daily-Driven ’50 Bel Air

Lindsey Fisher — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:10:38 +0000

When you think of a classic Chevrolet Bel Air, chances are you imagine fantastic images of the Tri-Five era. But before the Bel Air became known as a Tri-Five, and even before the car became a highly-recognized automobile, the car took on a more low-key life. This, however, doesn’t make it any less impressive.

Video: PerTronix Ignitor An Easy Upgrade From Points Ignition

Don Creason — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:22:16 +0000

There are at least two generations of car enthusiasts who probably never had to deal with a breaker points style ignition system, and those that did may not enjoy maintaining them. PerTronix has an easy upgrade to an electronic system that works in a stock distributor and even with many stock coils.

Video: Hennessey Shows Off The HPE650 Jeep SRT8′s Acceleration

Clifton Klaverweiden — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:56:15 +0000

Sports car owners beware – The Hennessey Jeep SRT8 delivers such impressive acceleration stats that this 5,000-pound SUV might just leave you choking on it’s proverbial dust. Click the link to watch the HPE650 Jeep SRT8 in action at the drag strip…

Video: Jay Leno’s Garage And A Morgan 8

David Chick — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:27:23 +0000

Jay Leno brings you the awesome Plus 8, courtesy of Jason Len of XKs Unlimited. A powerhouse of a ride, at only 1800 lbs. with 275 hp, all in an aluminum and wood package!

Video: All-Original 1970 Camaro Z/28-RS Found Rusting In Japan

Clifton Klaverweiden — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:03:07 +0000

This video features a very rare and very rough 1970-1/2 Camaro Z/28-RS that is currently rusting to pieces somewhere in Japan of all places. Click the link to watch, and get all the info on this sad, sad Camaro…

Video: Son Recovers Father’s Long Lost Mustang Mach 1

Chris Demorro — Sat, 11 May 2013 09:17:20 +0000

24 years ago, Rick Lookebill sold his beloved 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 in order to help raise his family. To pay his father back, Rick’s son tracked down, located, and then secretly bought that very same Mustang, giving it to his father who has sacrificed so much for his family.

Video: Leno Drives a Modded Morgan Plus 8

Tracy Shayhorn — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:46:08 +0000

Morgan, the delightfully eccentric British automaker, has been slowly, but steadily churning out a series of sports cars that have changed very little throughout the years. Ride along with Jay Leno as he takes this modded out Plus 8 “racecar” built by Jason Len of XKs Unlimited for a spin.

Video: American Muscle Car Graveyard In Japan

Chris Demorro — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:35:41 +0000

You may want to steel your nerves before watching this next video, as it is downright appalling. YouTube user Wasabicars came across an American muscle car junkyard in Japan where at least a half-dozen classic cars have met a rusty, ugly end.

Video: High-Tech Features of Derale’s Cooling Turbo 400 Trans Pan

Clifton Klaverweiden — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:25:07 +0000

Derale Performance has come up with a very unique way for their transmission pans to aid in cooling hot trans fluid in your performance or race car. Click the link to see how the cooling tubes in their TH400 trans pans can help lower fluid temps by as much as 50 degrees…

202 MPH BOSS 302

Don Creason — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:49:34 +0000

Tracy Keller and her Maximum Velocity 202+ MPH BOSS 302

Jim Rawa’s Hot Rod Farm–Pomona, NJ

David Chick — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:09:37 +0000

Check out this video of a “Hot Rod Farm” in New Jersey! Jim Rawa’s collection includes a Chevelle, a Lincoln Capri, and a bunch of Plymouth Furies, one of which is modeled after “Christine,” Stephen King’s demon car!

Video: Musclecar Parade While Leaving Detroit Autorama

Michael Harding — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:18:01 +0000

Car shows are great for most of us, and the many cool rides we see often give us great ideas for our own cars, or inspiration to get back to work on our weekend projects. But for some of us, car shows are missing what these videos have captured. Check inside and turn up the volume.

Video: Nick Suckow Takes A Ride In His Blown HEMI ’68 Dodge Charger

Salvatore Alaimo — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:52:34 +0000

Nick Suckow of Wisconsin had owned his Charger from the time he was in high school in 1984 until 2008, when the blown Mopar was stolen from his home while Nick was on a trip in Las Vegas. Years later, it’s still unrecovered, with lasting memories captured on YouTube.

Video: 1,100 Horsepower Viper VS. 1,100 Horsepower Ford GT

Chris Demorro — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:49:22 +0000

What happens when you take two automotive titans to the drag strip? That is the basis for our next video, which puts two 1,100 horsepower cars, the Ford GT or Dodge Viper, against each other in a drag race.

Video: Street-ready 455 Olds Tests E85 Against Race Gas

Mike Magda — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:15:18 +0000

If you live in a state where E85 is relatively available, it may be wise to consider your next street build with the high-octane fuel in mind. The owner of this 455 Olds had R&R Performance conduct back-to-back tests with E85 against race gas. Check out the story for the results!

Video: Ford Falcon XY Tears Up The Rally Course

Chris Demorro — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:44:47 +0000

We got a huge kick out of this next video, which features a Falcon XY GT sedan running amok on the rally circuit in Australia. This is rally racing, Australian style…and we dig it.

Video: American Muscle Celebrates A Unique History On Modern Marvels

Salvatore Alaimo — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:31:45 +0000

The History Channel celebrates American muscle as one of the world’s many marvels, and our featured episode of “Modern Marvels” chronicles our nation’s muscle car timeline, from the Chrysler 300C of the ’50s to the Six Pack, 440-stuffed Road Runners of the late ’60s. Muscle cars truly are amazing machines!

Tech Review: Flowmaster’s Scavenger Series Elite Headers

Clifton Klaverweiden — Fri, 03 May 2013 22:41:51 +0000

Flowmaster’s Scavenger Series Elite Headers for classic and modern muscle cars are no joke. From ceramic coated stainless to scavenging velocity cones, to long tubes and 50-state legal shorties, these headers mean business. Follow along as we review the entire line-up and install a set on one of our shop cars.

Low Compression Coyote Engine Build Part 1 – The Short Block

Jason Reiss — Fri, 03 May 2013 21:44:15 +0000

Our Project Wild E. Coyote receives a new, high-horse-capable short block, thanks to Rich Groh Racing Engines, Ford Racing, and a host of other companies who lent their expertise to help us build a street stormer.

Kelly Fromm’s Military Tribute ZL1 – “Project Freedom Fighter”

Clifton Klaverweiden — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:08:48 +0000

Kelly Fromm’s wide-body Camaro isn’t just the most heavily modified ZL1 in America, or even just a 700 horsepower rolling work of art. It’s far more than that – it’s a bold statement paying tribute to all the men and women of our armed forces. Click here to get an inside look at Project Freedom Fighter…

Video: Trans Am Specialties of Florida

Rick Seitz — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:00:49 +0000

As Trans Am Specialists’ Rick Deiters says in closing, “The Trans Am is back!” With them building and selling new Trans Ams, along with restoring the classics from the ’60s, ’70s, and even ’80s, did the Trans Am ever really go away?

Sexy, Twin-Supercharged ’67 Mustang Looking for a New Home

Paul Lambert — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:38:19 +0000

If it’s true that sex sells then this sexy 1967 Mustang Fastback won’t be sitting on the lot for very long.

ProCharger i-1 Is A Revolution in Supercharging

Don Creason — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:29:24 +0000

ProCharger is about to unleash their new i-1 supercharger that promises to completely change the way we think about centrifugal boost.

Video: Atomic Age Dreams Realized – New Tech for Old Cars

Dave Cruikshank — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:22:09 +0000

If you gave up long ago on a “Atomic Age” future,hold on there a minute! We might be closer than you think. With most folks now having a super computer smartphone in their pocket, lets take a peak and see where the technology is headed and why its going to be very cool for us gearhead guys and gals.

Goodguys Meguiar’s 13th Del Mar Nationals Coverage

Michael Harding — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:28:18 +0000

As with the rest of their events, the Goodguys 13th Meguairs Del Mar Nationals left jaws dropping and everyone wondering why weekends are only two days long. But we all had to leave some time, and the weekend was over before we knew it. Check out some of the cool rides and scenery inside!

VIDEO: What To Never Do When Working On Your Car

Stuart Bourdon — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:32:02 +0000

The subtitle of this video should be: Guy Almost Lights Himself On Fire. While we think it’s ultimately the right thing to work on your own car, “safe and sane” is one of our mottos. However, this is the perfect example of how things can go wrong when you are not paying attention to your work.

Video: Cobra Replica Burnout Fail

Jason Reiss — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:58:43 +0000

As this Cobra kit car owner quickly found out, big-block engines are nothing to mess with in a lightweight Cobra kit car body. Burnout fail, commence!

Video: Two Brand New Vipers In A Roll Race

Jason Reiss — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:29:27 +0000

Roll racing is awesome, and it’s even more awesome when it’s a pair of brand-spankin’-new Dodge Vipers on a closed airfield in Texas. Check out the details and video inside!

Pulp Fiction Chevelle Recovered After Theft Nearly 20 Years Ago

Stuart Bourdon — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:13:10 +0000

The cherry red 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle used in the movie “Pulp Fiction” and driven by John Travolta’s character, Vince Vega, was stolen during the production of the film and has been missing for nearly two decades. It has recently been found in Oakland, California.

Flipped Out – Fast and Furious 6 Introduces 4WS “Flip Car”

Dave Cruikshank — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:10:21 +0000

If you’ve always shied away from the “Fast and Furious” franchise because the thought of paying to see a bunch of hopped up Hondas and Mitsubishis isn’t your bag, the latest version might more to your liking. Check out F&F6 with uber American iron and the crazy LS3 powered, 4-wheel steering “Flip Car.”

Video: Musclecars And Burnouts – Who Doesn’t Love A Good Burnout?

Jason Reiss — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:17:45 +0000

Burnout videos are awesome; say it with us, burnout videos are awesome! Check out this sweet video from a car meet in Finland where there are a variety of American machines smokin’ the hides for your viewing pleasure.

Hemi Under Glass – Last Ride Of An Icon

Jason Reiss — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:30:08 +0000

The HEMI Under Glass wheelstander, a 1968 Plymouth Barracuda, is home to a supercharged 426 HEMI engine – stuffed into the area where the rear seat used to be in this iconic musclecar. In this video, we learn a little more about this famous car.

HEMI Powered 1970 Rolls-Royce Can Cut The (Dijon) Mustard

Michael Harding — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:29:55 +0000

Starting out as a daily driver, the owner of this 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow set his jar of Dijon mustard aside and asked for a 1350 horsepower Ray Barton blown HEMI.

Video: Walt Austin’s Aluminum Willys Is Sheer Engineering Genius

Salvatore Alaimo — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:10:21 +0000

Walt Austin of Tacoma, Washington brings us a Willys coupe that’s completely aluminum-bodied, while packing a blown HEMI under the aluminum hood. Not only a strong runner in a straight line, but Austin’s aluminum coupe makes use of Kirkham Motorsports’ suspension, making for a true winner all around!

Video: New 2013 SRT Viper Tears Up the Drag Strip

Clifton Klaverweiden — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:15:42 +0000

Curious to see just how quick the brand new 8.4L V10 powered SRT Viper is at the drag strip? Click the link to watch as a 2013 Viper makes a few passes down the 1320 on drag radials. The results might surprise you…

Video: Get Home Without Ever Leaving Your Bar Stool

Michael Harding — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:26:13 +0000

Let’s face it, women get to spend money on stuff that makes absolutely no sense to us. So it’s only fair that we get to spend money on toys for the man cave, even if it makes absolutely no sense to them. It’s a man thing, and we want a V-8 powered bar stool “just because”.

One Millionth Mustang At Flat Rock Assembly Plant

Chris Demorro — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:51:51 +0000

Last week the one-millionth Ford Mustang rolled out of the Flat Rock Assembly Plant since production began there in 2004. How long before another million Mustangs hit the road?

Rockers And Rods: A Combination As Natural As A Burger And Fries

Michael Harding — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:04:21 +0000

It’s no doubt that cars influenced music, and music is a big influence on cars. Where would we be today if we never got the chance to combine our love for the automobile with some great music? We share a few combinations inside, and only scratched the surface of Rockers and Rods.

Video: QA1 Explains How Shocks Are Built

Clifton Klaverweiden — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:44:40 +0000

Don’t let their simple appearance fool you – shocks and struts are absolutely fine-tuned precision pieces of automotive machinery. Click the link to watch a guided tour of QA1′s facilities and find out exactly how their top-notch performance shocks are manufactured.

American Ponycars in Switzerland – “Eleanor” Clones Abroad

Dave Cruikshank — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:21:07 +0000

“Eleanor, gee I think you’re swell and you really do me well, you’re my pride and joy, et cetera…” I hate to break the news to The Turtles but “Eleanor” and her twin have split the country and having a ball overseas. Check out the sonorous big-block soundtracks of TWO ’67 Mustang “Eleanors” in Switzerland.

SoCal’s 2013 Nova BBQ: Food, Cars, and Charity At TCI Engineering

Paul Owen — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:54:14 +0000

More than 70 Novas came out along with about 125 attendees for the 2013 Steve’s Nova Site BBQ held at the Total Cost Involved Engineering facility in Ontario, California. It was a day of food, fun, cars and charity for all involved. Check it out here!

Video: E-Force Supercharger From Edelbrock Makes 753 Horsepower

Michael Harding — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:38:49 +0000

Adding to their stable of incredible E-Force line of components, Edelbrock now has an E-Force Supercharger for classic musclecars and street rods. Check out the video and watch this supercharger pump out 753 horsepower on an SBC.

Video: Goodguys Talks AutoCross and Ridetech with Bret Voelkel

Lindsey Fisher — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:02:38 +0000

For automotive enthusiast Bret Voelkel, autocrossing is not just a passion, it’s also his job. That’s because as the owner and founder of Ridetech, Voelkel not only races his own vehicles in autocross competitions, he also provides fellow competitors with advice and suspension components for Pro-Class competit

Video: Goodguys Checks in with Kyle Tucker and the DSE Stang

Lindsey Fisher — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:46:18 +0000

What does it take to be a Pro-Class racer for the Goodguys AutoCross? Well, for Kyle Tucker, co-owner of Detroit Speed, it’s all about impressive driving skills and good parts for your car. And DSE’s development cars, like the company’s ’66 Mustang, are just the kind to show ‘em how it’s done.

Video: SAM-Built Camaro Makes an Appearance on Powerblock TV

Rick Seitz — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:03:54 +0000

The School of Automotive Machinists (SAM) really has a knack for keeping busy. Between their ’99 Hugger Orange SS setting the N/A record at 10.5, and their other 4th-Gen Camaro breaking into the 200 MPH Club at the Texas Mile, the students at their school never fail to impress us.

Video: Taking A Look Inside SRT’s “Color Kitchen”

Chris Demorro — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:29:22 +0000

How does SRT decide what colors make the cut, and which ones don’t? That’s the story behind this next video, which takes us inside SRT’s “Color Kitchen” where these tasty hues are concocted.

Video: Goodguys Dives into Woodie Culture at 13th Del Mar Nationals

Lindsey Fisher — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:12:38 +0000

For decades, the iconic “Woodie” has been a staple in Southern California surf culture. But why? Well, to find out, the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association turned to some of its Woodie enthusiasts, including members of the San Diego Woodies club, at the 13th Del Mar Nationals earlier this month.

Video: New Z/28 Hits the Nürburgring for Some Pre-Release Testing

Lindsey Fisher — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:26:14 +0000

It has only been a couple of weeks since Chevrolet announced the reintroduction of the Z/28 to the company’s sports car lineup, with the classic nameplate set to hit the market for 2014, but folks have already been on the lookout for the American beast out testing in camouflage. Check out where one turned up!

Video: An LS-Powered, Road-Racing Jeep Cherokee

Chris Demorro — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:06:01 +0000

Team Petty Cash has been racing their mostly-stock Cherokee (painted a lovely shade of Petty blue) for several years, but finally had enough with the reliable-but-anemic AMC straight-six engine. So they did what any good gearhead would do; replace it with a 5.3 liter LM7 V8 engine.

Video: 1969 Boss 302 Trans Am Racer Owned By Vic Edelbrock

Jason Reiss — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:07:52 +0000

George Follmer drove this particular 1969 Boss 302 Mustang in SCCA Trans Am competition back in the day before wrecking it in his final SCCA race in California. The car was bought and restored to its former glory by none other than Vic Edelbrock.

Video: Why The 1968 Team Penske Sunoco Camaro Matters

Jason Reiss — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:30:22 +0000

As one of the six Penske Sunoco Camaros built to defend the SCCA’s Trans Am Championship in the late 1960′s, this Z/28 benefits from a number of ingenious design advantages. Current car owner Bill Bryan still hustles the car around road-courses on occasion – check out the video for a bit of road-racing history.

Video: 2014 Chevy Camaro SS New Features Tour

Jackie Stockman — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:00:32 +0000

Overall, the updates to the 2014 Camaro SS and RS package are designed to differentiate from the V6 model. With that in mind, take notes while watching this video, so you too can impress your friends with your extensive knowledge of the 2014 Camaro’s styling intricacies.

Video: Mustang GT, Cadillac CTS-V Burnout Prove We’re All Gearheads

Chris Demorro — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:43:21 +0000

Whether you’re a Ford, GM, or Mopar man, we all just love cars and the things they can do for us. This video, featuring a Ford and GM employee burning rubber for their respective brands, is a great reminder of that.

Video: This Dual-Engine Miata Will Blow Your Mind

Chris Demorro — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:30:38 +0000

what if a V8 engine STILL isn’t enough power for your lightweight Mazda sports car? Well then the solution should be obvious; stretch out the front end of the Miata and add a second V8 to the drivetrain. For those keeping count, that is 16 cylinders of fury in a car that weighs 2,500 pounds.

Video: Hurst Billet/Plus 2 Shifter Install On 2010 Challenger

Don Creason — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:58:22 +0000

Installing a short throw shifter is an easy modification that improves the driving experience on many cars. We give the ins and outs of a complete installation of a Hurst Billet/Plus 2 shifter on a 2010 Challenger. Check it out here!

Ron Cizek’s “Checkered Past” Ford Wins The Street Rod d’Elegance

Salvatore Alaimo — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:14:14 +0000

Ron and Deb Cizek of Bennington, Nebraska have won the prestigious Street Rod d’Elegance award with their cranberry red, ’40 Ford coupe, appropriately dubbed, “Checkered Past.” They took home the trophy from this last weekend’s Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals. Congratulations go out to Ron and Deb, check it out here!

Video: American Musclecars Alive And Well At Cars & Coffee In Paris

Michael Harding — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:08:26 +0000

How many of us have been to a Cars & Coffee meet? How many of us have been to one in another country and didn’t think we’d see so many American musclecars? We found this video from a meet in Paris, and the musclecar looks like a favorite!

Video: 427ci Twin-turbo LSX Pounds Out 1,154 Horsepower on Pump Gas

Mike Magda — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:39:20 +0000

The latest version of the 427 LSX Hot Rod series from Nelson Racing Engine features mirror-image turbos and a crinkle-finish billet tunnel-ram intake manifold. Oh yeah, it makes 1,154 horsepower with just 14 pounds of boost. Torque is rather noticeable: 1,000-plus lb-ft from 4,000 to 6,000 rpm!

Meguiar’s Introduces Revolutionary At-Home DA PowerSystem

Rick Seitz — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:05:47 +0000

With show season here, and enthusiasts pulling their cars put of the garage, you’re going to see a lot of car owners washing and waxing their cars in the driveway. But if you’re looking to earn a trophy, a simple spray down might not cut it. That’s why Meguiar’s has just released this new DA PowerSystem.

Video: Testing The Durability Of A Flask With Performance Cars

Chris Demorro — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:00:59 +0000

The Macallan Distillery in Scotland knows a thing or two about whiskey, and together with sunglasses maker Oakley, they’ve developed The Flask. This purportedly indestructible liquor container to hold your high-quality scotch (or bourbon, the most American of whiskeys) without fear of the contents escaping.

Video: Nasty Figure Eight Racing Crash

Chris Demorro — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:05:53 +0000

Figure-eight racing competitors frequently cross in front of each other, all but guaranteeing an accident. While usually these accidents happen at low speeds, this next video shows what happens when two racers don’t slow down in this most dangerous of motorsports.

Video: 1930 Ford Model A Meets Prowler-Esque End

Lindsey Fisher — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:11:07 +0000

Building cars is about personal expression- creating something you’ll enjoy regardless of what other people think. That’s obviously the case with this radically modified 1930 Model A. Check it out inside!

Video: Survival Motorsports FE 526-Cube Stroker Makes 621 Horsepower

Jason Reiss — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:55:54 +0000

Survival Motorsports’ FElony cylinder heads and a host of other cool FE-style performance gear are used on this 526-cube stroker engine to achieve a sweet 621 horsepower on pump gas. Electronic fuel injection is also on board – check out the video!

Video: Blown ’69 Pro Street Camaro Terrorizes Texas

Jason Reiss — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:00:42 +0000

Texas does it big – and definitely so in the case of this awesome 1969 Pro Street-style Camaro. Check out the videos inside – you’ll get to listen to the supercharged machine and even go for a sweet ride-along as the owner puts the cars through its paces.

Blown V8 Power In A GMC Typhoon Makes For A Mind-Warping Display

Salvatore Alaimo — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:30:18 +0000

GMC’s turbocharged, all-wheel-drive Syclone and Typhoon sport truck lineup was hard to come by, when they were still new in the early part of the ’90s. We already know that it was the force-fed version of the Vortec V6 that made the “SyTys” a legend, but who would think of building a Typhoon with a blown V8?!

LoveFab Bringing Chevy-Powered NSX to Pikes Peak… Wait, What?

Chris Demorro — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:49:28 +0000

Love Fabrication joined forces with turbocharger maker Garrett for the “Turbo by Garrett/LoveFab Pikes Peak Enviate”, a custom Pikes Peak racer based on an Acura NSX and powered by a turbocharged LS1 engine.

Video: Daigo Saito Muscles His Challenger Around Ebisu

Jason Reiss — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:14:35 +0000

Daigo Saito drifts ’round the Ebisu drift course in Japan with this HEMI-powered Challenger. There’s nothing like the sound of a near-900-horse HEMI at full song combined with tire smoke and drifting, so check it out!

Tech: Cadillac CTS-V CORSA Performance Exhaust Upgrade

Rick Seitz — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:26:27 +0000

With the first generation CTS-V falling into the “affordable” category, many examples are quickly landing in the hands of the enthusiasts all over the country. We installed one of CORSA’s catback exhausts on our own V1 recently, and we detail the installation with before and after dyno results here.

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Clifton Klaverweiden — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:08:55 +0000

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Video: Ride Along in the TCI Camaro for Some Goodguys AutoCross Fun

Lindsey Fisher — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:08:53 +0000

Just last weekend, TCI took their Camaro out to Pleasanton for the Goodguys 31st All American Get-Together where they took part in the AutoCross competition. With TCI Sales Manager Evan Dalley behind the wheel and customer Rick Kenny riding shotgun, the team took to the course with ease. Check it out inside.

BlownZ Testing WCHRA Bakersfield March 2013

James Lawrence — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 08:05:54 +0000

If you want to see a lousy pass down the dragstrip, start here. 5.50/130 mph from our 275 F1X Camaro. We were pig fat and ran into a phantom rev limiter. Kind of icky. We’ll do better next time.

The 2013 So Cal Speed Challenge Provides Low Key Fun For All

Rick Seitz — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:29:08 +0000

For those of you unaware, Southern California is the mecca for road racing and autocross. As your author has recently moved from the Midwest to SoCal, the best way I can describe it, is an automotive version of Heaven. There are quite a few events you can attend throughout the season.

Video: The Viper Track Attack At The New York Auto Show

Chris Demorro — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:11:31 +0000

This extremely-limited-edition Viper is slotted between the standard Viper and the range-topping GTS model, though it really has just one purpose; beat the Corvette ZR1. Chrysler has their Corvette killer on full display at the New York International Auto Show, along with a bonus track video.

In Case You Missed It: 2014 Camaro Reveal and the Return of an Icon

Lindsey Fisher — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:12:37 +0000

In case you missed it yesterday morning, Chevrolet revealed the 2014 Camaro at the New York International Auto Show. Lucky for you, the company has since uploaded the reveal of the next muscle car to YouTube, and it brought more of a surprise than most expected. Check it out inside…

Video: Vaterra RC Builds A Life-Like ’69 RS Camaro

Salvatore Alaimo — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:46:35 +0000

The Vaterra RC vehicle company out of Champaign, Illinois offers a selection of radio-controlled cars and trucks, each suited to the buyers’ driving environment preference. Whether it be for use in the dunes or on pavement, Vaterra has you covered. As for their 1/10-scale, RS Camaro, it’s just too cool for words!

Video: General Lee Rises From The South To Go Drifting

Salvatore Alaimo — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:39:29 +0000

Back in the ’80s, “Dukes of Hazzard,” which ran on CBS from 1979-85 made “General Lee” into a muscle car superhero straight from the heart of the South. “Bo” and “Luke” sure did have a lot of adventures with the General, and in our featured clip it looks as though the “General” is about to have fun of his own!

Video: Nelson Racing Engines Take A Beating In Iceland

Chris Demorro — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:04:55 +0000

Nelson Racing Engines, who build some of the most American motors in the world, posted this video to their YouTube feed of some Icelandic racers wilding out in a sport they call “formula off-road”. It’s the kind of motorsport that requires a special kind of crazy and skills to participate in.

Video: Watch This “New” 1985 Iroc Z Get Rescued From A Semi Trailer

Lindsey Fisher — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:26:13 +0000

Getting a new car at any stage in life is exciting, even if it’s just new to you. But what happens when your “new” car is 28 years old? Well, if it were anything like this brand new 1985 Iroc Z that was found still wrapped in its factory plastic inside a trailer, we’d be surprised if you’d complain. Check

Video: Flowmaster Introduces New Street Mufflers And Explains Tech

Sean Haggai — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:50:06 +0000

Flowmaster Mufflers have a ton of new products for your early or late-model vehicles. In an effort to showcase some of their newest gear, we’ve compiled a couple videos to help explain their new series of mufflers and even a video highlighting some of Flowmaster’s cutting-edge design technology. Check it out!

Video: Twin-Turbo Ford GT Sets New Texas Mile Speed Record

Chris Demorro — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:46:57 +0000

Packing twin-turbochargers, a race-prepped 5.7 liter engine, and 117 octane racing fuel, this one-of-a-kind Ford GT went out and broke its own speed record, achieving a top speed of more than 267 mph.

Video: The Story of The Original Ramchargers Racing Team

Clifton Klaverweiden — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:20:33 +0000

The legendary Ramchargers may have been Chrysler engineers from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, but on their free time they were busy pushing Mopars to the limits on the drag strip and developing speed parts and innovations we take for granted today. Step inside to learn more about this incredible group of enthusiasts…

Goodguys’ 31st All American Get-Together Happens In Pleasanton

Salvatore Alaimo — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:47:37 +0000

Goodguys has been hosting Northern California’s famous hot rod and custom car event, the All American Get-Together, since Goodguys was founded in the spring of 1983 by area car guru, Gary Meadors. This last weekend, the annual event welcomed over 3,400 vehicles and tons of enthusiasts to the Alameda Fairgrounds!

Video: Catch the Live Reveal of the 2014 Camaro on Wednesday

Lindsey Fisher — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:43:09 +0000

With the 2014 Corvette Stingray unveiled earlier this year, along with its drop-top sister taking the spotlight in Geneva, there is only one thing for Chevrolet left to do in the first quarter of 2013 – reveal the revamped 5th-gen Camaro to complete the future performance car lineup.

1967 LeMans-Winning Ford Mark IV To Be Restored By Dan Gurney

Jason Reiss — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:33:21 +0000

The Ford GT40 Mark IV was the only all-American built, designed, tuned and driven machine to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with Dan Gurney and AJ Foyt behind the wheel in 1967. The car has been sent for a full restoration to Gurney’s All American Racers, Inc. shop in California.

Video: A 1966 Chevy C10 Blazes Down The Quarter-Mile

Salvatore Alaimo — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:31:12 +0000

American muscle is an automotive phenomenon that has extended its reach abroad, and if you thought last year’s Summernats in Australia was something to behold, then feast your eyes on our featured rat rod. Fast Freddy’s Racing Team of Sweden has managed to pull-off 6-second passes in their blown, ’66 C10 pickup!

Video: 1,100 HP Turbo/Nitrous Diesel Truck Ousts A Viper At TX2K13

Andrew Wolf — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 06:16:23 +0000

The guys at 1320 Video filmed this badass Dodge Ram pickup truck, featuring a turbocharged, nitrous-fed diesel powerplant producing 1,185 horses and 1,900 ft-lbs of torque, walking away from a supercharged Dodge Viper on the track at TX2K13 near Houston.

Video: Nine-Plus Minutes of Muscle Car Burnouts In Switzerland

Jason Reiss — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:45:50 +0000

Burnouts are a wonderful thing, and they are even more wonderful when performed on city streets with the full approval of the local populace. Check out nine minutes of American Iron tearing up the streets of Switzerland in this great video.

Factory Tour: SPEC Clutches

Don Creason — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:04:47 +0000

See what goes into every new clutch from SPEC in this video that shows the company’s commitment to quality control, and building high performance clutches right here in the USA.

Video: 440 Magnum Charger Goes Drifting, Sorta

Jason Reiss — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:17:51 +0000

Mopar fanatics exist all over the world; these videos come to us by way of war-torn Lebanon and feature a nice 440 Magnum-equipped Charger doing the deed through cones and barrels. It’s nice to see that hotrodding is alive and well all over the world.

Video: “Jelacy” Takes A Ride In A 1,000 HP Pickup

Chris Demorro — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:11:14 +0000

Arguably, some people are more creative with their names, real or otherwise, than others. Take this lovely young lady named “Jelacy”, who not only sports a cool name, but also enjoyed some seat time in a 1,000 horsepower Chevrolet Silverado pickup. Whatever you call her, just don’t call her boring.

Video: Insane ProCharged Small Block RX-7 Does Donuts

Jason Reiss — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:41:14 +0000

This wicked small-block powered RX-7 features a ProCharger F-1C supercharger, small-block Chevrolet, nearly 900 horsepower, and no muffler. It’s a great recipe for big burnouts and pissing off the neighbors. Check inside for the details.

615-horsepower Mopar Six Pak Test is Video Diary of Day on Dyno

Mike Magda — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:17:29 +0000

This engine dyno video is more than a typical pull and shot of the monitor to show the results. It’s more like a video diary of the test session at R&R Performance, so EngineLabs asked owner Ron Quarnstrom to fill us in on all the details of a dyno test.

Video: A Tribute To A Large Classic Car Wrecking Yard

Michael Harding — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:11:12 +0000

Most of the time, for a classic car owner a trip to a wrecking yard becomes much like a walk in the park – you walk around and take nothing home with you except what you brought. But classic car yards are rare, and this video shows us one that was in operation for 70 years.

Car Movie Cult Classic: Two Lane Blacktop & The Restored ’55 Chevy

Lauren Hargrove — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:29:26 +0000

When it comes to automotive cult classics most gear heads will agree that the 70’s film Two-Lane Blacktop and the iconic ’55 Chevy deserve recognition. The basic premise of the film is a cross-country race between the iconic ’55 Chevy and a ’70 GTO. More on this cult classic here.

Video: Blown Holden Monaro Burns Up Skidpad In Oz

Jason Reiss — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:08:05 +0000

Our Australian friends always do it big, and the blown small-block in this gorgeous Holden Monaro is no change from the norm. Check out a couple of great burnouts and a quick video feature with the owner- rear-facing engine bay video included.

Video: Charging Tips For Discharged Batteries Courtesy Of Optima

Jason Reiss — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:13:43 +0000

In this tech video, the folks at Optima Batteries give you a couple of tech tips on how to resurrect a deeply-discharged 12-volt automotive battery. Check out their website for many more technical tips.

Video: Sarah Leann and the Twin-Turbo Vette Back on the Track

Chris Demorro — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:55:11 +0000

It is with great pride that we present to you HighTechCorvette’s latest entry to the popular “hot girls riding in fast cars” series of documentary films. This next video is actually a sequel, featuring fan favorite Sarah Leann riding shotgun in a twin-turbo Corvette that is among the fastest streetcars in Te