Camaro ZL1 Hits the Street and Gets Schooled by a GT-R Sleeper

June 3rd, 2022

It’s happened to nearly every street racer out there. You find yourself with a wad of disposable cash so, you roll onto the streets with the best intentions. Your car is running well, and you know that you can make that stack of cash grow taller with a few wins. Sure enough, you start knocking off the competition and folding them green stamps. Then it happens – BAM – some smooth talker in a quiet ride moves in for the kill. You find yourself saying things like, “it didn’t sound that fast” and “I thought I had that one” before Read More

LS3 Mazda RX-7 vs. Corvette ZR1 – Drag Racing

June 2nd, 2022

This vs That brings us this story of what happens when you put an LS swapped Mazda RX-7 on the line against a modified Corvette ZR1. The ‘Vette is more powerful, but the Mazda is the lighter of the two. How will this crude affair shake out? We’ll find out on the track. The 1994 Mazda RX-7 is a 2,800-pound rear-wheel drive coupe that has been upgraded with a big old Chevy V8 engine. The Chevy mill has been outfitted with a Lunatti LS7 rotating assembly, a set of ETP cylinder heads, a Fast intake manifold, as well as a Read More

700HP 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Restomod

April 8th, 2022

Thanks again to Shawn from Autotopia LA for finding this perfect 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Restomod. Despite the fact that ’65 is not typically a popular model for Chevelle enthusiasts, car owner John has done an extraordinary job with this one. Pretty and fast – that’s the right combination. Take a look at this vintage creampuff. John has a long and complicated history with this car. It dates clear back to high school. After being separated from the car for a decade, a friend helped him to relocate it. The teardown began and John delivered the car to a paint shop Read More

Naturally Aspirated Camaro LT1 vs. Supercharged Challenger Redeye – Daytime Street Hits

April 5th, 2022

While most street racing action occurs under the cover of darkness, this video documents a grudge match that occurred in the bright sunshine. These competitors are letting it all hang out in the broad daylight – and on the streets (of Mexico, that is). Let’s check out the machinery. The Chevrolet Camaro LT1 is a naturally aspirated car with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The LT1 mill is an all-aluminum (block and heads) 6.2-liter V8 capable of generating 455hp and 455 lb.-ft. of torque. The factory Camaro LT1 can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1-seconds. This car has turned Read More

Fastest Full-Size Pickup in the World – Lights Out 13

March 25th, 2022

Greetings drag racing fans. Allow me to introduce you all to Lyle Barnett and Warpath, his 1965 Chevrolet C10 Pickup. This truck has posted a 3-second eighth-mile and is being billed as the Fastest Full-Size Pickup in Existence. So, the engine is a 521 cubic-inch HEMI. It has a pair of 106-millimeter Precision turbochargers stuffing air into it. The fuel injection system is Holley (including the controller) with Fuel Atomizer injectors, and the transmission is a Mark Micke (M&M) TH400 automatic. Warpath is capable of producing approximately 5,000hp. Wow! Shall we join Warpath down in the staging area? It’s Round Read More

Supercharged 2017 Chevy Camaro vs. Turbo 2014 Nissan GT-R – Street Rolls

March 3rd, 2022

It’s import versus domestic on these streets tonight. Representing the Red, White and Blue is a supercharged Camaro ZL1. In the other lane is the beast of Japan (Godzilla), with upgraded turbos. Let’s have a closer look. The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 comes with a supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V8 engine that can churn out 650hp and 650 lb.-ft. of torque in stock condition. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4-seconds and turn the quarter-mile in 11.5-seconds @ 125 mph. Top speed is an electronically controlled 195 mph. The Camaro is rear-wheel drive and weighs in at approximately Read More

Joe Rogan’s 1969 Camaro Restomod Build by Roadster Shop

February 24th, 2022

Jeremy, Josh and Phil (from Roadster Shop) deliver the down-low on Joe Rogan’s outstanding 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS build. Built for sportscaster, podcaster and television personality Joe Rogan, this muscle car offers everything it takes to look vintage and run like brand new. It all begins with a Roadster Shop SPEC chassis. This dedicated chassis, suspension and steering setup offers unparalleled ride quality and handling characteristics. Under the hood is an 860hp supercharged Wegner GM LSA V8 engine. The transmission is a Bowler Magnum XL (Tremec) T-56 manual. The Baer braking system includes 6-piston calipers. The satin black HRE P101SC Read More

Magnuson Corvette Z06 vs Nitrous Challenger Hellcat – Street Hits

February 17th, 2022

Looks like Florida (Mexico) to me. If you ever find yourself back in the ‘Glades, and you hear the unmistakable rumble of horsepower, it just may be this modified Corvette Z06. This car has been outfitted with a Magnuson blower and a set of Z06 cylinder heads. The camshaft has also been upgraded. If you find yourself being stalked by this beast, hold onto your hat because he’s looking to blow by you in an embarrassing fashion. It’s all documented in this video. Check it out. Not looking to be sucked into the storm of this swamp beast, this Dodge Read More

$2400 Detroit Street Digs – Turbo LS Fox Body, 55 Chevy and a Big Block Nitrous Camaro

January 21st, 2022

Twelve cars are entered, but only one can win. This is single elimination cash days street racing from Detroit (Mexico) and these competitors are here for the money. Nitrous, turbocharged, supercharged and naturally aspirated (N/A) powerplants are all represented in this herd of heavyweight street beasts. After the driver’s meeting, these guys (and gals) are ready to get down where the rubber meets the road. Shall we join them? The action begins with a pair of nitrous cars going at it. On the right is the “Shoe Box” Chevy. A thoroughly dangerous Camaro is staged in the right lane. After Read More

How to Build a 9-Second Muscle Car

January 13th, 2022

Feed a man a fish and his belly is filled. Teach a man to fish and his life is full of days with a full belly. There are tons of videos that show fast cars. This video shows you how to build a fast muscle car. With that knowledge, you can win races and make your own videos. One might ask, why stop in the nines? Why not try to run sevens or even sixes? Well, there is a reason for that rhyme. This vintage Camaro is too nice to cut up/tub out. Also, these guys at Horsepower Depot weren’t Read More

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