February 18th, 2025
Today, Hot Rod Heaven USA is taking a look at Dean Moslow’s 1996 Nissan 300ZX (aka the Devil Z). Dean is a veteran and a veteran racer (street and strip) with a wealth of knowledge to share. Over the years, Dean has campaigned Devil Z in drag-and-drive events, no-prep races, roll racing and street racing. He has built his Nissan into a legitimate 8-second quarter-mile thumper. Under the hood, there’s a sleeved VG30DE V6 engine with billet main caps. The turbocharger is a Pulsar 7682 with a Rob Build kit. Yes, that billet intake manifold is custom fabricated. Devil Z Read More
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January 28th, 2025
Here’s a rather unusual matchup; in that both cars are equipped with manual transmissions. Also, the Nissan Z Performance is modified with some parts from the hotter Nismo Z model. Without further ado, let’s see what happens when a 2024 Nissan Z Performance takes the track against a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1. The Gen VI Ford Mustang Mach 1 is equipped with a naturally aspirated high-performance 5.0-liter V8 mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox (Tremec). In stock trim, the Mach 1 could muster 480hp and 420 lb.-ft. of torque at peak RPM. The rear-wheel drive Mach 1 could sail Read More
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December 18th, 2024
When I think of Emelia Hartford, I think of a hardcore auto enthusiast. She has owned and reviewed some of the baddest cars on the internet. None were badder than this. The 370Z is a dream-build from Nissan in collaboration with Mobil 1 and Cisco Performance. So, why wouldn’t it be the World’s Fastest Nissan Z-Car on its first outing? This is a custom tube chassis race car with a Cisco built twin turbo VR38 engine and all the supporting hardware. From premium components to top-tier craftsmanship and tuning, no expense has been spared in building this devil of a Read More
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December 5th, 2024
Yon know the score. We have a couple of heavy hitters on the streets (of Mexico), tonight. There has been a fair amount of posturing and yakking about who hit jack. Now, it’s time to put your money where your mouth is – it’s time for the rubber to hit the road. It’s the USA versus Japan as a blown Camaro goes against a GT-R with a set of upgraded turbos. The all-wheel drive GT-R is top of the heap for the Nissan lineup. He’s running a twin turbocharged 3.8-liter V6 that can make approximately 600hp in stock trim. The Read More
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November 26th, 2024
Referring to either of these cars as kinda fast would be like saying that a pig is somewhat pork. Both these cars are built with the sole purpose of making huge horsepower and developing tremendous amounts of speed. Tonight, they will meet on the street (in Mexico). On the right is the flagship of the Nissan lineup. The GT-R is a front engine all-wheel drive high-performance coupe. Under the hood is a twin turbocharged 3.8-liter V6 engine. In its current condition, this Nissan exceeds factory specifications by more than quadruple the horsepower. The engine has been professionally built with premium Read More
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November 18th, 2024
When 1320 Video rolls into Tinsel Town, things get really hot. In a surreal scene right out of the Fast and the Furious, gobs of top tier street racers have crowded into a multi-level parking structure for a driver’s meeting. The E85 fumes are nearly as thick as the anticipation. There are brands here from across the globe – Lamborghini, Hellcat, Audi, Supra, Corvette, EVO and Ford are all well represented. There are even some speedy street bikes on hand. With approximately sixty vehicles in attendance, this is going to be a wild night. The first race of the evening Read More
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November 6th, 2024
Here we go again. This time, we are checking out Emilee’s 1UZ swapped 1977 Toyota Celica GT. There’s nothing I appreciate more than a small, rear-wheel drive car that has been upgraded with a big V8 engine. The most common – and economical – method is to go with an LS V8 from GM. This time Emilee chose a different route. I think you will like the results. Far from the moist confines of the East Coast, Emilee located a suitable old Celica in the dry climate of Texas. In a major stroke of luck, it had already been V8 Read More
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October 29th, 2024
It has been said that horsepower is king. While that may be true on the dragstrip, on the street traction is definitely king. Where traction is concerned, you just can’t do better than all-wheel drive. Well, hers’s a truck that has is all – traction and big power. This is a 2020 Ford F-150 AWD Standard Cab Short Bed with a 5.0-liter V8 engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission. The engine remains stock except for the Whipple supercharger. The transmission has been bult to withstand the extra horsepower and the truck is tuned. Running slicks on all-four corners, this Cowboy Read More
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October 25th, 2024
Round man Frank is back on the case. He’s rooted out a gaggle of spirited street racers on the prowl in Mexico. Shall we tag along and see what the evening of roll racing action has in store? Oh, yeah! The first contest is between a MK4 Toyota Supra (built motor and a big turbo) and a Ford Mustang GT500 (bolt-ons and tune). This is a close race with both cars running neck-and-neck until the end. Supra FTW. Next, the Supra takes on a Chevrolet Camaro LT1 with a Magnuson blower and nitrous. These two cars come out of the Read More
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October 23rd, 2024
Typical nightlife – slightly south of the Texas border – involves high spirited street racing. Knuckle busting ruffians have gathered in mass to showcase their machines purpose-built for roll racing. Take a gander for yourselves. The action opens up with a pair of Corvette Z06 entries duking it out. Both are equipped with Magnuson 2650 superchargers. One has a manual transmission. The other has an automatic. This one seems to go back and forth in multiple hits. Whatever the outcome – these are some beautiful cars. Next up, the Z06 camera car (Magnuson swapped C7 Corvette Z06) takes on a Read More
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