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“Faded Glory” Is One Sharp LS-Powered 1972 GTO

Brian Wagner — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 21:05:16 +0000

Pro Touring Texas took your average GTO and turned it into something amazing.
Faded Glory has all the cool factor of a GTO and much more.

Restomod Done Right: A Really Cool 1964 Corvette

Brian Wagner — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:48:18 +0000

Restomod builds are a great way to improve a classic car.
This C2 is the perfect mix of custom parts and OEM goodness.

Velocity Builds World’s First Modernized Production K5 Blazer

Brady Basner — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 20:12:01 +0000

The Velocity K5 Blazer is a complete restomod that starts with a Roadster shop chassis and keeps going with modern performance and comfort.

If You Love Crazy Ideas, We Present, Project 899

Jeremy Nichols — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 15:04:10 +0000

We got the crazy idea to take a ’69 Camaro roller and attempt to build an 8-second quarter-mile beast in just nine days.
This is Project 899. Follow along to see if we achieved the goal.

This 1966 Pontiac 2+2 Is Packing Plenty Of Horsepower And Luxury

Brian Wagner — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 20:59:31 +0000

There’s nothing wrong with wanting a car to have plenty of horsepower and luxury.
This Pontiac 2+2 built by the Roadster Shop is stylish and powerful.

http://youtu.be/28ntkOyRTfY

Brian Wagner — Wed, 03 May 2023 14:12:45 +0000

This carbon fiber beast could be the ultimate 1969 Camaro.
Jay Leno and Chris Jacobs reveal all the cool details packed into this F-body.

The “Malibeast” Chevelle Is a Supercharged Street Monster

Brian Wagner — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:45:35 +0000

You can’t go wrong adding some boost to a 1969 Chevelle.
The Malibeast is a gnarly Resto Mod ride that lives up to its name.

Cadillac Project GTP Hypercar

Nigel Dobbie — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 18:24:48 +0000

From dusk until dawn. The Project GTP Hypercar previews the 2023 race car, which will compete in the Rolex 24 At Daytona and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. #CadillacRacing #LEMANS24 #IMSA #WEC

“Budget Build:” This C5 Corvette Is A Certified Ripper

Brian Havins — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 20:20:51 +0000

This “budget” boosted C5 Corvette is a terror on the streets.
We take a look with the help of That Racing Channel.

Cleetus McFarland To Giveaway LS-Swapped Lamborghini Murcielago

Brian Havins — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 20:18:36 +0000

Recently, Cleetus McFarland purchased an LS-swapped Lamborghini.
The rumor is, he will be giving the car away on April 1st to the winner of Freedom 500.

This 3100 Chevy is the coolest birthday present ever

Randy Bolig — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:20:01 +0000

When new, the 3100 Chevy truck was strictly a utilitarian vehicle.
Now, enthusiasts have discovered the hot rods that lurk under that heavy sheetmetal.

Video: Corvette C8 Z06 Hits $3.6-Million On The Auction Block

Brian Havins — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:26:59 +0000

The Corvette C8 Z06 VIN #001 broke a record on Saturday at Barrett-Jackson as the price exceeded the three million dollar mark.

From Salvage To Savage: Timeless Twin-Turbo LS-Swapped DeLorean

Brian Havins — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:23:55 +0000

Salvage To Savage takes a basket case of a DeLorean and gets it SEMA Show worthy.
We take a look at this radical LS-swapped twin-turbo DMC-12 build that Marty and Doc would be proud of.

Fire In The Pipes! Project Red Dragon’s First Start

Brian Wagner — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 15:12:59 +0000

After over a year Project Red Dragon runs again!
Check out this video of the first fire-up with the new turbo combo.

Save The Date – 2023 Corvette Z06 To Be Unveiled October 26th

Dave Cruikshank — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 02:52:46 +0000

It seems like yesterday when GM introduced the C8 in Tustin, California. Get ready for the next chapter in the evolution of the Corvette, the Z06!

Street Hunter USA Unveils Corvette C8 Widebody Kit

Brian Havins — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 21:10:45 +0000

While the body lines of the new C8 Corvette are unique, Street Hunter USA is looking to push the design even further with a widebody kit and carbon fiber.

Turbocharged Trailblazer SS Sets New World Record

Brian Havins — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 22:03:15 +0000

Matt Cole has owned this Trailblazer SS since 2006 and over the years, the truck has been transformed from a family SUV to a track terror.

Mid-Engine LS-Swapped Chevy Luv Set To Debut At LS Fest

Brian Havins — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 21:22:35 +0000

While LS swaps are a pretty common modification in this day and age, Cole Reynolds mid-engine Luv breaks all the rules with the help of DuSold Designs.

LS-Powered Off-Road Lamborghini To Race The Mint 400

Brian Havins — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 19:41:23 +0000

B is for Build has been working on an LS-powered off-road Lamborghini scheduled to race at the Mint 400 in Las Vegas in December 2021.
We take a look at the Lambo buggy dubbed, the Jumpacan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twMOHMBJTGw

Brian Havins — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 20:46:22 +0000

Killer Performance built this wicked Silverado with all of the right parts. The truck gets power from an LT4 and 10-speed automatic transmission and a host of aftermarket parts.

We have Ignition: LS Swapped Tesla Fires Up

Brian Havins — Tue, 25 May 2021 15:36:17 +0000

Rich Builds fires up their LS-swapped Tesla for the first time with the help of a Haltech ECU, Lowe’s five-gallon bucket, and a few light switches.

Cleetus McFarland’s Mullet Makes 1,000+ Horsepower On Low Boost

Brian Havins — Thu, 20 May 2021 13:01:04 +0000

KSR Performance redies Cleetus McFarland’s Mullet for the Mid-West Drags.
We take a look at this killer street machine as it hits the dyno and makes big power.

Labor Of Love: Troy Harston’s Killer LSA-Powered ’67 Camaro

Brian Havins — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 22:21:56 +0000

It took Troy Harston a total of seven years to build this LSA-powered ’67 Camaro.
We take a look at his award-winning supercharged first-gen.

Street Outlaw’s 1,100 Horsepower ManVan Is For Sale

Brian Havins — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:27:57 +0000

Murder Nova is looking to unload his 2007 Trailblazer SS he calls the ManVan.
The Supercharged, nitrous-injected SUV makes over 1,100 HP and could be yours.

Wild One: LS-Swapped 1962 Volvo Amazon

Brian Havins — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 19:04:09 +0000

Performance enthusiasts keep ditching the OEM engines for modern power.
Our latest find is a 1962 Volvo Amazon with an LS and manual gearbox.

Sonic56

Randy Bolig — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 19:43:54 +0000

Find out more about this unbelievably cool Chevy truck called Sonic56

Not So Green: TESLA Model S Gets An LS Swap

Brian Havins — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 19:26:50 +0000

LS swaps are pretty normal these days but this one goes against the grain.
Rich Rebuilds takes a TESLA Model S and LS swaps it with a six-speed transmission.

Son Surprises Mother By LS-Swapping Her Solstice

Brian Havins — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 19:21:40 +0000

When Adam LZ didn’t get the reaction he wanted after turbocharging his mom’s Solstice, he took it up a notch.
We take a look at the swap and his mother’s reaction.

LS-Swapped Lamborghini Is A Hot Mess On The Track

Brian Havins — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:20:27 +0000

Chris Steinbacher from B Is For Build LS swapped a Lamborghini Huracan back in 2019.
Recently he took the car to its first track outing and it was rough.

Radical LS-Powered Mustang With Eight Turbochargers

Brian Havins — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 22:31:05 +0000

Just when we thought we had seen it all, we ran across an LS-powered Mustang with eight turbochargers.
In this article, we take a look at this wicked boosted setup.

This One-Off, Carbon Fiber, Custom Widebody ZR1 Is A Track Wonder

Andy Bolig — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 17:55:44 +0000

The C6 is a one of-a-kind Jon Sibal and Car Porn Racing collaboration which was built as a SEMA show vehicle known as the Black Manta.

Hennessey Exorcist ZL1 Camaro Takes On McLaren 600LT

Brian Havins — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 18:38:49 +0000

Hennessey puts its ZL1 Exorcist up against a McLaren 600LT in a roll race.
Does the Camaro have what it takes to beat the British supercar?

DuSold Design Twin-Turbo LSX Camaro Takes On Pikes Peak

Brian Havins — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 17:15:47 +0000

DuSold’s ’67 Camaro is a bad machine and is at home on a race track or cruising the Texas highways.
This year the crew decided to take on Pikes Peak with Tommy Boileau behind the wheel.

The World’s First 200 MPH CTS-V Wagon

Brian Havins — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 20:48:44 +0000

Josh Spence might have had the odds stacked against him in his quest for 200 mph, but he prevailed.
The 1,800 horsepower CTS-V Wagon did its job.

LSA-Swapped Postal Truck Hits The Dyno

Brian Havins — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 19:17:26 +0000

The LS Postal truck has been a huge hit with all who have seen it.
Now, there’s even more to love with the addition of an LSA supercharger.

Naturally Aspirated C6 Z06 Sets World Record Again

Brian Havins — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 17:20:40 +0000

Sebastien Imbeault has been chipping away at the record books with his manually shifted C6 Corvette Z06 for years, and he just beat his previous record world record again.

SEMA 2020: Foose Enters Sport Compact Class For Build Off

Brian Havins — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 19:12:54 +0000

Chip Foose is known for building some of the finest American hot rods.
We were surprised to see the designer enter the sport compact class with a Jaguar.

Vengeance Racing And Huron Speed Team Up For An Epic ZL1 Build

Brian Havins — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:01:04 +0000

Huron Speed and Vengeance Racing are both known very well in the high-performance world.
When it came time for Huron Speed to build a shop car and showcase its products, they knew who to call.

The Right Moves: LS3-Powered Pro-Touring 1968 Camaro

Brian Havins — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 20:03:17 +0000

This Pro-Touring 1968 Camaro is the perfect blend of classic style and modern performance with an LS3 under the hood and a six-speed manual transmission.

Cleetus McFarland And ‘Ruby’ Take On FL2K 2020

Brian Havins — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 19:39:12 +0000

The FL2K 2020 race for Cleetus McFarland and crew didn’t go to plan.
However, they were able to get a new personal best with the hoodless Corvette called ‘Ruby’.

American Made: A Look At The World’s Fastest Production Car

Brian Havins — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 20:37:36 +0000

Records are made to be broken and no one knows that better than SSC.
The company just reclaimed the record for the world’s fastest production car.

Twin-Turbo LS-Powered ’69 Camaro Hits The SHIFT S3CTOR

Brian Havins — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 22:19:59 +0000

Josh Kalis got more than he bargained for when he took this 1969 Camaro in on trade.
However, the rusted out first-gen came a long way in just seven months.

LS3-Powered Mazda Miata Gets The Juice From Nitrous Outlet

Brian Havins — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 20:30:37 +0000

Jeremy Formato of Fasterproms puts his nitrous-huffing LS3-Powered Miata on the dyno.
We take a look at this video and the Nitrous Outlet ProMax controller.

Video: The Evolution Of Mike Stout’s Twin-Turbo C7 Corvette

Brian Havins — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:29:08 +0000

When Vengeance Racing first built Mike Stout’s C7 Corvette, it was a supercharged monster.
As the goals for the owner changed, so did the entire build.

Pro-Touring 1977 Pontiac Trans Am Turns Heads At LS Fest

Brian Havins — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 22:44:43 +0000

Joe Ferrell is responsible for building this ridiculously clean 1977 Pro-Touring Pontiac Trans Am.
This LS6 powered F-body caught a lot of attention at LS Fest for all the right reasons.

If Looks Could Kill: Pro-Touring 1969 Pontiac Firebird

Brian Havins — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:02:56 +0000

This Pro-Touring 1969 Pontiac Firebird is the creation of two brothers.
The F-body mixes vintages looks and modern performance for a killer combination.

Never Say Never: Turbo LS-Swapped Honda S2000

Brian Havins — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 16:32:13 +0000

Even though Mason Whitlow said he would never LS swap his S2000, a new job at Holley changed all of that.
Now the Honda is powered by an L92, massive turbo, and lots of Holley parts.

Damage Control: Twin Turbo C8 LT2 Engine Gets Pulled

Brian Havins — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 19:56:09 +0000

Emelia Hartford thought her turbocharged LT2 had broken a piston after a short blast on the streets.
Upon further inspection, it turns out that the C8 suffered from some bent rods instead.

The World’s Fastest H-Pattern Nitrous LS-Powered Car

Brian Havins — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 18:14:10 +0000

Alan Morgan’s forth-gen Camaro is the fastest H-pattern stick shift nitrous LS-powered car in the world.
We take a look at the setup and see where he ranks according to Streetoctane.

Need For Speed: Corvette Owner Wins A Turbo Then Rebuilds Car

Brian Havins — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 21:33:13 +0000

Feras Qartoumy’s Corvette Z06 took a wild turn after he won a Garrett turbocharger.
He took advantage of the COVID-19 lockdown and completely rebuilt his car.