October 24th, 2024
Remember when you were a kid, and you loved a treasure map? If you grew up to be a wrench-spinning gearhead, here’s a grown-up treasure map that you may love even more. This one leads to big horsepower in a small pickup or car. Grab the shovel and come along. This budget friendly project begins with a 1988 Chevrolet S-10 pickup. The factory running gear has been stripped out and a fresh approach has been upheld. Under the hood is a 5.3-liter LS3 V8 engine with factory heads (862 casting). The bottom end is stock. The heads are upgraded with Read More
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October 17th, 2024
What’s the fastest you have ever been in an automobile? Is it 100 mph, 150 mph – maybe 200 mph? It seemed like you were screaming, right? Now, imagine going 263 mph. Now, imagine going 263 mph in only one mile – from a dead stop. That is some serious picking ‘em up and putting ‘em down. Kelly Bise and the KBR Team have built themselves a 3,380-pound rocket of an automobile. We are not talking about a stripped-down shell of a Corvette. This 15-year-old C6 Corvette still has ice cold air conditioning, electric seats, Bluetooth and satellite navigation. Despite Read More
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October 14th, 2024
Austin Collins of Hot Rod Heaven has a story to tell about Pop’s 1970 Ford Maverick. This car has been around awhile, but it’s been through some recent changes and Austin wanted to update the record. Here it is: Austin’s dad, Kendall, starts out by talking about the history of the Manic Maverick. Coyote swapped with a pair of 72-millimeter turbochargers, this Ford has been dyno certified at 1,640hp to the rear wheels. The fastest elapsed time (to date) is a 7.41-second pass @ 184 mph. The Maverick was equipped with a TH400automatic transmission and – as Kendall points out Read More
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October 10th, 2024
This is a great video for gearheads. First, we get a step-by-step documentary of upgrading the hefty 8.0-liter V10 engine with a set of ported cylinder heads and a big thumpstick (camshaft). A full-blown dyno test and tune session follows the extensive modification process. After that, the enhanced Viper hits the road to take on an Audi R8 V10 Plus in a series of contests ranging from roll racing to digs. Out in the garage, the action begins with hood removal. Next, the upper intake, valve covers and rocker arms come off. From there, it’s a jigsaw puzzle of removal Read More
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September 17th, 2024
Tonight, we launch out onto the streets (of Mexico) for some roll racing on the interstate. Our video co-stars are a Lexus IS 300 sedan and a Nissan GT-R coupe. Each vehicle has been modified to enhance performance. Buckle-up! In the right lane is the Nissan GT-R. It comes from the factory with a twin turbo 3.8-liter V6 engine that can make up to 600hp. As the flagship of the Nissan lineup, the stock GT-R can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.0-seconds and turn the standing quarter-mile in 11.2-seconds @ 121 mph. The all-wheel drive Nissan GT-R tips Read More
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August 19th, 2024
Putting 500hp to the pavement is no simple task. Particularly if you plan to leave your engine stock. Brenspeed Racing – in conjunction with Paxton superchargers – has configured the perfect kit to get you over the 500hp rainbow. Check it out. This is a 2006 Ford Mustang GT with a stock 3V 5.0-liter motor and an automatic transmission. The bottom end of the motor will remain stock. However, it will be getting a NA camshaft from Detroit Rocker. This thumpstick will perform well with the Paxton Novi 2200 SL (self-lubricating) centrifugal supercharger. Other key modifications include 47-pound fuel injectors Read More
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August 7th, 2024
This may be the one. After years of searching, this may be the ultimate street sleeper. At first glance, this 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS appears to be a delicate restoration flower. Dig a little deeper and you will find the heart of a roaring lion. So, what gives this car’s prowess away? Those fat back tires. Let’s get into this. We join two Shawns – already in progress. After numerous transformations, the lonely days of the pandemic led to the latest version of this clean Chevy. It all begins with a spec chassis from Roadster Shop. Despite the low Read More
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July 22nd, 2024
You must see this outstanding giveaway truck. MMA fighter and entrepreneur, Brendan Schaub had this baja bruiser built specifically to give it to some lucky gearhead. Thing is, he didn’t skimp on the hardware just because it was going away. He had the truck built right with only premium components. Check this out. It all begins with a 2019 Ford F-150 with a 5.0-liter Coyote motor. First impressions mean a lot so, the front end (sheet metal) is a McNeil Racing one-piece hood. This thing is 5-inches wider than the Raptor R and it’s so easy to roll off the Read More
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May 24th, 2024
LS Fest in Las Vegas has something for everyone. There’s drag racing, roll racing, drifting and off-road racing. There are plenty of vehicles to take on every demarcation. This clip focuses on the 10 most impressive LS swaps on the property (as seen by 1320 Video). 10). Is a 1993 Mazda RX-7 with an LS6 6.0-liter V8 from a 2003 Chevy pickup. This guy has drifting on his mind. 9). It’s obvious that the owner of this 1967 front engine Dragster (with a nitrous fed 4.8-liter LS motor) is all about the straight lines. His first pass is a 9.13 Read More
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May 3rd, 2024
The Cadillac CTS-V is a cross between a luxurious touring car and a race car. Inside, you have plush leather seating, premium audio and every creature comfort known to man. Outside, you get jaw-dropping acceleration and enough power to outlast a herd of horses. This clip gives us the chance to take an inside look at the hot rod modification process as it pertains to a technician’s car. These results are verified on the dyno. Don’t get confused. The Cadillac CTS-V comes off the assembly line with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 under the hood. This car has been modified with Read More
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