Here we have a nighttime roll race on the streets (of Mexico). No power-adders in this one; just high-powered cubic inches. Chevrolet versus Ford. Proudly sporting the bowtie brand, the C7 (2014-2019) Chevrolet Corvette rolls off the assembly line with an all-aluminum 6.2-liter V8 that can produce 460hp and 464 lb.-ft. of torque. The C7 ‘Vette weighs 3,774-pounds and has an 8-speed sequential automatic transmission. According to Road and Track, 0 to 60 mph can be accomplished in 3.8-seconds. Top speed is 180 mph (computer controlled). The Corvette featured in this video has been modified with a full accoutrement of Read More
The Tweeker Jeep has had an interesting journey to the Brown County Dragway for War in the Woods. The entire rig was stolen and recovered. The circumstances of the incident left the Jeep with the nickname Tweeker. I’ll allow you to draw your own conclusions. Here’s the rundown on Tweeker: Under the hood is an LC9 5.3-liter V8 engine. The all-aluminum (block and heads) LC9 features a 6-bolt main bearing confab, powder I-beam connecting rods and flat top pistons. The cylinder heads are fashioned with cathedral shaped intake ports and 65-millimeter combustion chambers. This V8 is being force fed by Read More
The backdrop is the Haltech World Cup Finals. 1320 Video caught up with the turbo Silverado known as RedRum. Listen carefully as the owner/operator describes his feelings leading up to Round 1 of qualifying. This is his first time running a quarter-mile event. The truck is a full-size short bed with a 7.0-liter LS engine setup. A 104-millimeter Bullseye turbocharger is responsible for forced air induction. A little heavy for the class, RedRum is tipping the scale at 2,945-pounds. RedRum rolls off the trailer hot as a firecracker. Lined up against a Nissan GT-R, the heavy Chevy lays down a Read More
We are back on the streets (of Old Mexico) for this one. Our man Frank located this contest between a modified Corvette ZR1 and a souped-up Mustang GT500. Both these cars are well built by some serious gearheads. Even with no money on the line, these competitors are in it to win it. They will do whatever it takes to claim the victory. The C6 (2005-2013) Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is propelled by a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 motor that can generate 650hp and 650 lb.-ft. of torque in factory condition. Featured in this video is a ZR1 that has been modified Read More
Here we are again at the Hoonigan testing grounds in sunny Cali. A pair of purpose-built street racers have shown up to prove their worth on the big stage. We join the smack talking – already in progress. Turns out that Jason’s sweet Caddy has a massive red supercharger protruding through the hood. That’s a Kong 2650 sitting on top of a 416 cubic-inch mill with a set of Frankenstein cylinder heads. As it sits today, this thing is capable of producing 1,000hp at the rear wheels. The transmission is stock Caddy, and the rear end has only been modified Read More
This short clip gives us an opportunity to sit down with Midwest Street Cars’ Big Chief. He talks about everything Caddy Jack, including nitrous controller duty cycle programing and rear suspension geometry. Chief is a proven winner – on street and strip – and he has a wealth of racing knowledge to share. You might remember him from Street Outlaws. Caddy Jack is a 2014 Cadillac CTS-V coupe that has been treated to the best performance parts that money can buy. Under hood mods include Nitrous Express spray kits with a Maximizer EZ controller. The engine is a stock 6.2-liter Read More
As the World Record Holder in the Stick Shift Class, the Grubworm Camaro draws a crowd of onlookers at every venue. Even in a crowded field of fast cars, Grubworn caught the eye of 1320 Video. With a fresh setup, the Tick Performance crew have their sights set on rewriting history, again. The engine is a 348 cubic-inch small block V8 from GM Performance. The custom turbo setup features a Precision 106-millimeter turbocharger. The transmission is a Tremec 6-speed manual. Figure the Worm to make approximately 2,000hp on 53 psi of boost. First pass off the trailer, the Camaro posts Read More
The mid-engine C8 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has been lauded as one of the most innovative sports cars in generations. After testing the likes of the Dodge Demon and the Ford GT40, this Chevy is ready to take on the best that Japan has to offer. Hang on tight, this is going to get crazy! The C8 Corvette Z06 features a naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V8 engine that can produce 670hp and 470 lb.-ft. of torque. With its mid-mounted engine, the rear-wheel drive Z06 tips the scale at 3,434-pounds. White in color, the R34 Nissan GT-R is powered by a single turbo Read More
