Twin Turbo AWD Ford F-150 vs. Ported Blower Corvette Z06 – Street Hits

February 9th, 2024

This is a crazy race between Ford and Chevy. Somebody slapped a couple of turbochargers on America’s favorite pickup. Now he’s trolling the streets looking for some Chevy iron to plunder. Buckle-up, this is going to be a wild ride. In the left lane is the C7 (2014-2019) Chevrolet Corvette Z06 with a supercharged 6.2-liter engine and an automatic transmission. The Z06 can churn out 650hp and 650 lb.-ft. of torque in stock condition. This ‘Vette has been upgraded with a high-performance camshaft, a full accoutrement of bolt-ons, supercharger porting and an E40/50 tune. This thing is lean, mean and Read More

Sick Week – Day Zero Test and Tune

January 29th, 2024

It’s that time of year again. Sick Week 2024 is upon us and it’s happening in the Sunshine State. The best No Prep cars (trucks, etc.) are gathered in Florida to begin a series of drag racing events tied together by a 1,000-mile cruise. Sick Week is a grueling challenge. It’s hard on the machinery and brutal in the knuckles, but lifelong friendships will be formed. Let’s go to the track for some last minute test runs. Right out of the gate, there’s an ‘80s Pontiac Le Mans Wagon doing burnouts. This grocery getter has a massive 540 cubic-inch big Read More

800HP Porsche 911 Turbo S vs. Texas Streets

January 23rd, 2024

Oh, yeah! It’s on in the streets of Texas (Mexico) this evening. What we have is a modified Porsche 911 Turbo S that’s feeling froggy. With zero lily pads in the vicinity, he’s jumping on loud, shiny things with four wheels. Let’s see how it shakes out. Upgraded with an AIM Performance ES 800 turbo kit, our Porsche is trolling the boulevard for its next victim. He happens upon an unsuspecting Chevrolet Camaro SS with upgraded camshaft, cylinder heads and intake manifold. Fur ruffles and confrontation seems eminent. The two cars pull alongside one another and come up to speed Read More

Porsche 911 Turbo S vs. Kong Ported Cadillac CTS-V – Street Hits

January 9th, 2024

Getting back in them streets, we find a grudge race between a pair of modified machines. Both vehicles rely heavily on forced air induction systems, and both are knocking the cover plum off the ball in the street game. Have a look. The 2022 Porsche 911 Turbo S (in white) is a rear-engine all-wheel drive monster from Germany. In factory trim, the Porsche features a twin turbocharged (and intercooled) all-aluminum 3.7-liter engine that can manage 640hp at peak RPM. The 3,646-pound 911 Turbo S can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 2.2-seconds and turn the standing quarter-mile in 10.1-seconds Read More

Texas Streets – 830HP Corvette Z06, Kong Ported CTS-V, Trackhawk and More

January 3rd, 2024

Tonight, we are taking it down to Texas (Mexico) for some elite level roll racing on the interstate. Heavy hitters from across the country are on hand to claim their share of street racing glory. Find a comfortable seat and hold-on tight, it’s about to get crazy! Right out of the gate, we have a matchup between a Corvette and a Mustang. More specifically, it’s an 830hp Chevrolet C7 Corvette Z06. Modifications include upgraded cylinder heads and camshaft. He’s going against a Mustang GT with a twin turbo kit from Midnight Performance. I guess you could call him the Midnight Read More

Turbo Diesel BMW 335d vs. Cadillac CTS-V – Drag Race

December 30th, 2023

It’s all about the torque as these competitors take to the track for some 1,000-foot drag racing. That’s right – it’s a standing drag race to 1,000-feet. Come along with the Hoonigan crew as they admire these two torque monsters. Doing business in the left lane is the 2013 Cadillac CTS-V. This rear-wheel drive coupe is equipped with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. In stock trim, the CTS-V could produce 556hp and 551 lb.-ft. of torque. The Cadillac featured in this video has been upgraded with an aftermarket supercharger pulley (undersize) and larger intercoolers. Read More

SiR Turbo Nissan GT-R vs. Kong Ported Cadillac CTS-V – Street Hits

December 11th, 2023

These competitors are getting jiggy on the streets (of Mexico) this evening. As the temps drop and the dew falls in the cool night air, the street racing action heats up. It’s import versus domestic in this 60-150 mph roll racing battle. Check out the sleds. Starting with the 2023 Nissan GT-R, we find one of the most economical supercars on the planet. Equipped with a twin turbocharged V6 engine, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, the all-wheel drive GT-R can make 565hp and accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6-seconds. In stock trim, the Nissan flagship model can Read More

Chicago Streets – $14K Winner-Take-All Purse

December 5th, 2023

As temperatures drop in Chi-town, the street racing scene heats up. The competition is at a record high as elite street racers from across the land converge on an undisclosed location in the Midwest. Get ready for some white-knuckle, single elimination, winner-take-all dig racing action from the streets of Street City, Mexico. Up first are several introductions. Meet the Audi TT with a 1050 Turbo kit, a Firebird with a big motor, a big turbo and a TH400 automatic transmission and a Cicio Nissan GT-R with enough horsepower to win the whole thing. First to take the track is the Read More

Car and Driver 0-150-0 Speed Test 2023

November 29th, 2023

In what has become the gold standard for performance in production vehicles, Car and Driver Magazine gathered some of the most capable cars – and SUVs – for a test of acceleration and braking prowess. Have a look at the vehicles in this contest and let us know what other vehicles should have been included. Beginning at the 8:44 mark, we find the Toyota GR Supra 3.0. Equipped with a twin turbocharged inline 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine, the GR Supra can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6-seconds and meander through the quarter-mile in 12.4-seconds @ 114 mph. In this Read More

Kong Ported Blower Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing – Before and After

November 14th, 2023

This video takes us on a journey (of sorts) as the Late Model Performance (LMP) crew perform a minor modification on a 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing sedan. Specialists from LMP will put the Cadillac on the dyno to get a baseline performance reading before installing a Kong ported supercharger. Afterwards, they will do a second dyno pass and measure the gains. It’s gonna be educational. The rear-wheel drive 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine rated at 668hp and 679 lb.-ft. of torque. In stock condition, the Blackwing can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph Read More

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