On this episode of Engine Masters presented by AMSOIL, we explore an ancient scenario but still one of the most-asked tech questions we are asked: What budget bolt-ons can be used on a stock small-block […]
Increasing engine displacement with a stroker kit is a proven way to get more horsepower and torque, but exactly how much power can you expect? In this test of “there’s no replacement for displacement,” the […]
1/4 mile drag race between a rare 1970 Cougar Eliminator powered by the legendary 428 Cobra Jet big block and a 1969 Chevelle SS 396 powered by the high winding solid lifter L78 396 rated […]
If you’ve ever installed a set of high-performance exhaust headers, then you’ve probably bashed those exhaust tubes with a hammer to get them to clear everything in the chassis of the car. It’s a super […]
On this episode of Ignition presented by Tire Rack, racing pro Randy Pobst gets his mitts on the brand new, third-generation Cadillac CTS-V. When the second-generation CTS-V came out with 556 horsepower, people could hardly […]
This episode of Engine Masters presented by AMSOIL delivers the goods many viewers have asked for as we test the power of straight dual exhaust with no crossover pipe versus using an H-pipe versus an […]
The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 modified by Vengeance Racing packs more than a thousand rear wheel horsepower, allowing it to run the quarter mile in the 9.50 range – making it the quickest 6th generation […]
The 1970s embodied so many things. The first half was the end of an era, a last hurrah for muscle car–generation horsepower. With the noose of stricter smog regulations rapidly tightening around the necks of […]
Dual quads! Three deuces! Eight barrels! Six jugs! The lore of multiple carburetors runs deep in the hot rodding world, and in the muscle car era it was common for the OE manufacturers to up […]
Ohio dealership Lebanon Ford got attention last year for offering 727-hp supercharged Mustangs for just $40,000. Now, the dealership is offering a similarly wild package for the four-cylinder Mustang EcoBoost. How does 550 horsepower for […]
Rarely do we drive any car that feels so well suited to its modifications, especially one with well over double factory horsepower. Ryan’s Mustang, intended for both weekend blasts and half-mile racing, has a fully […]
A joke comparison between a $300,000 2013 McLaren MP4-12C with its 616 horsepower 3.8 L V8 transferring its power via a paddle shifted 7 speed DCT vs. a 1970 Chevelle SS 396 with its bicep […]
In the course of its long and storied history, the Ford Mustang has proven itself to be one of the most desirable performance cars in the world. It’s a testament to the car’s appeal that […]
We pushed every ounce of the Dodge Viper ACR’s 645 horsepower into a farewell performance for the ages. Watch Pennzoil say goodbye to an iconic American sports car in The Last Viper. Republished by Blog […]
In a landscape where manufacturers are putting out performance cars with numbers that look more like SAT scores than horsepower or torque outputs, Saleen Automotive and its amped-up power strategy has lost a bit of […]