Inside Look – 1000HP LMR C7 Corvette ZR1

February 21st, 2023

Finally being recognized as an international supercar, the Chevrolet Corvette is better than ever. Down in Houston, Texas, a firm called Late Model Racecraft (LMR) is kicking it up a notch above that. This clip takes us inside a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 build that delivers some big results. The video opens with a baseline dyno pull to establish how much power the ‘Vette is making before any modifications are made. With it’s factory supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine, this ZR1 posts maximum output readings of 650rwhp and 663 lb.-ft. of torque. That’s in line with factory numbers. A second dyno Read More

Bone Stock Street Beef – Corvette ZR1 vs. Ferrari 488 GTB

August 25th, 2022

Here’s a humdinger of a production model street battle. These guys are taking it to the interstate (down in Mexico) for some serious roll racing action. The first two competitors out of the gate will be representing the United States and Italy. It’s a Corvette against a Ferrari. The supercharged Chevrolet C6 Corvette ZR1 can generate 650hp and 650 lb.-ft. of torque. On the other hand, the turbocharged Ferrari 488 GTB is capable of producing 661ho and 561 lb.-ft. of torque. Both cars are rear-wheel drive. The Corvette weighs a nimble 3,131-pounds and the 488 tips the scale at a Read More

Modified C7 Corvette ZR1 vs. Whipple Hellcat – Street Hits

January 20th, 2021

This cat is taking it to the streets. Hellcat that is – with a massive 4.5-liter Whipple supercharger. Today, this kitty is taking on a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 that has been upgraded with some bolt-on performance parts. Can the Corvette handle the over-the-top power of the enhanced Hellcat or will it fall short in a roll racing contest? Let’s go to the video. The C7 Corvette is equipped with a 6.2-liter supercharged (Lingenfelter) V8 engine. Modifications include a cold air intake, exhaust headers and catless downpipes, an oversized throttle body, a throttle body spacer and a performance tune. The Read More

Nitrous Cadillac CTS-V vs. Twin Turbo Mustang – Street Pulls

December 3rd, 2020

Tonight, we are taking the action across the border (into Mexico) for some roll racing on a nearly deserted interstate. This dedicated group of street racers have fueled-up their purpose-built roll racers and they are prepared to do battle in the darkness of the wee hours. Join the cameraman as he rides along with these modern-day cowboys as they hit the streets. The following is a sample of the caliber of competition on hand: Twin turbo S550 (Blue) Ford Mustang with a manual transmission (T56) Limitless Performance Turbo (LPF) twin turbo (black) Ford Mustang with an automatic transmission (6R80) Cadillac Read More

Corvette vs. McLaren, GT R, Viper and Mustang – Texas Street Hits TX2K20

November 11th, 2020

This clip documents what takes place when a group of rowdy competitors from the TX2K20 event get together after hours. These guys (and gals) have taken the action south of the border and to the streets for some hardcore roll racing on the interstate. Buckle up for this one! In the first flight there is a white C7 Chevrolet Corvette with a F1A-94 ProCharger making approximately 1,100hp, a silver Nissan GT R (with Elite Prime turbos and a Shep 1K transmission) making 1,300hp, a 1,400hp twin turbo Dodge Viper and a red Nissan GT R capable of producing 1,700hp – Read More

Stock 2019 ZR1 Wins Street Car Takeover Bowling Green

August 24th, 2020

Surprise, surprise! The owner of this bone stock 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 shows up to SCT Bowling Green just to get in a few rounds. He never dreamed that he’d win the class and take home the trophy. We’ll drop into Round 2 and have a look. Sometimes it’s about the horsepower, but more times than not, it’s about consistency. This Corvette ZR1 is all about consistency. In bone stock trim, this car has plenty of power and outstanding reliability. Under the hood? How about a supercharged (Lingenfelter) 6.2-liter V8 engine capable of generating 650hp and 650 lb.-ft. of torque? Read More

Camaro SS vs. Porsche Panamera – Street Hits

August 4th, 2020

As competitors gather for some street hits in the interstate (south of the border), we come across a matchup that can only be described as unlikely. A tuned Porsche Panamera with bolt-ons has been called out by a Camaro SS owner. The Camaro is also tuned with bolt-ons and he’s running E85 fuel. The Porsche is running on high-octane pump gas. Let’s have a closer look. The Chevrolet is powered by a naturally aspirated and direct injected 6.2-liter V8 engine. The car has been tuned and has many bolt-on mods, including a set of long tube exhaust headers. In stock Read More

Twin Turbo Mustang vs. Procharged Corvette – Street Hits

January 10th, 2020

Taking it to the streets! These guys are south of the border and letting it all hang out. Superchargers, turbochargers, nitrous and naturally aspirated machines roll out and drop the hammer to out drive and out accelerate the other guy (or girl). Take a look. First up is a Corvette with a built engine and a YSi supercharger. There’s a 5.0-liter Mustang with a Vortech supercharger and a manual transmission. Don’t forget the Mustang GT with the Paxton blower. The cameraman climbs in the Red Corvette with the YSi and rides along as he jumps on a C5 ‘Vette ZR1. Read More

Corvette ZR1 vs. McLaren 570S – Street Hits

November 1st, 2019

So, whadda ya’ get when you cross a 700hp Corvette ZR1 with a McLaren 570S? How about an uncontrollable desire to see which one is faster? Lining up these two beautiful examples of automotive engineering seems as natural birds and bees. The test of the night is roll racing from the highways of Mexico. There are a pack of rabid ‘Vettes on hand, several modified Mustangs, a high-powered Cadillac CTS-V and – don’t forget – the exotic McLaren. This is going to be a hoot! The action heats up with a 700hp ZR1 (supercharged 6.2-liter) on the left and a Read More

Mustang Massacre – Whipple GT500 vs. Big Turbo Fox Body

October 9th, 2019

Greetings street racers and speed freaks of every ilk. Prepare to take a gander at the most squared-away and best built Fox Body that you have ever seen. Tonight, he’s running on the streets (of Mexico) in some top tier roll racing action. Get in. Buckle up and hang on. Easily, the hardest hitter of this group of three is the Fox Body. This bad girl is built Ford tough with Chevy stuff. Under the hood is a LS engine with an 88-millimeter (Turbosmart) turbocharger. A TH400 automatic transmission handles shifting duties. It is built and tuned by JMS Performance, Read More

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