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Stephanie and the ZR1 – Behind the Scenes at a Photoshoot

Paul Huizenga — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:10:45 +0000

An attractive model can enhance a well-done car photoshoot, but done wrong, it just makes everyone uncomfortable to watch. Today’s video pairs model Stephanie Alicia and a ZR1 Corvette in a photoshoot for RDP Motorsport with photographer Casey J. Porter. The judgement is up to you; does this video succeed or fail?

Video: Commercial for Camaro ZL1 Highlights Magnetic Ride Control

Chris Demorro — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:24:55 +0000

By putting awesome features like Magnetic Ride Control into the public consciousness, GM may be able to change the minds of skeptics who still think American cars can’t corner. And the 4,300 pound Camaro ZL1 definitely needed help in that area.

Videos: 1000-horsepower Supercharged LSX Build for the Street

Mike Magda — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:39:03 +0000

Originally built to test and validate front accessory drive and supercharger pulley systems from Left Coast 32 and T-Mac Performance, this 390ci LSX-based engine also demonstrates how easy 1,000 streetable horsepower is achieved. Check out the dyno results.

Video: RC Camaro Stars In Hollywood-Style Chase

Chris Demorro — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:12:33 +0000

It is a Chevy Camaro that stars in this next video, a collaboration between fitness shake-maker L.A. Muscle and Fast and Furious 6, which just hit theaters. It’s an epic Hollywood chase scene, but on a micro-level.

Video: TrackDown Talks Racing with Corvette Racing’s Doug Fehan

Lindsey Fisher — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:41 +0000

If you love Corvette Racing as much as we do, you’re used to race updates, pictures, and even “ride-along” videos showcasing some of the team’s greatest drivers behind the wheel of their C6.Rs, but rarely do we get an opportunity to talk strategy with the people behind the scenes. This week, that changes.

Video: Are “Floater” Rims on Camaros the Next Big Fad?

Chris Demorro — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:26:09 +0000

The videographers over at Platinum Player captured video of this 5th-generation Camaro, painted in a striking gunmetal grey. It comes rolling into a local car show on 26-inch “floaters,” which leaves us wondering… is this the next big car fad?

Video: “The Law” Runs 10s First Time Out with New Turbo 5.3L Combo

Clifton Klaverweiden — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:55:30 +0000

Cameron Powers’ turbo 5.3L swapped Ford Crown Vic is back in action and quicker than ever before! Click the link to get all the info on the car’s new combo, and watch as The Law kicks down the door of the 10-second barrier…

Video: Looking For The Next Big Thing? Human Hoist Is It!

Jason Reiss — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:52:57 +0000

If you’re a weekend hobbyist who is constantly up and down on the garage floor from underneath your car on jackstands and over to the toolbox and back, you simply have to take a look at this. The Human Hoist is a combination rolling stool/hydraulic-lowering creeper that moves in all directions and operates with on

Video: John Bednarchik Discusses Tuning The 2014 Stingray’s Aero

Jason Reiss — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:18:22 +0000

GM Aero Performance Engineer John Bednarchik discusses the 2014 C7 Corvette Stingray and its development in this cool two-minute video. Learn how the shape of the Stingray came to be!

Video: CMS ZL1 Takes On Stiff Competition In Half-Mile Roll Racing

Clifton Klaverweiden — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:51:50 +0000

Watch as a Cunningham Motorsports built ZL1 battles some extremely fast and powerful cars in the rolling half-mile at No Fly Zone II. The list includes a Ferrari F430, a supercharged Viper, and an 875 RWHP Challenger. Step inside to see the videos for yourself…

Video: Chevrolet Turns Daddy Blogger Into a Corvette Racer for a Day

Lindsey Fisher — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:58:34 +0000

We’ve all dreamed about being a racecar driver sometime in our automotive careers; well, at least most of us have, but chances are only a fraction of us will ever get that opportunity. But as Chevrolet shows us, you don’t have to start off in the racing world from a young age to experience it all!

Video: C6 Z06 Runs ‘Round the ‘Ring – Bridge to Gantry

Jason Reiss — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:25:52 +0000

This awesome in-car video of a racer in a Corvette C6 Z06 dominating the Nürburgring Nordschliefe is well worth the watch – especially to see how the Porsche 911 GT3 just disappears in the rear-view when faced with the American Muscle.

LSX and Hot Rod Favorites Featured in Hot Wheels World’s Best Driver

Lindsey Fisher — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:55:39 +0000

What could be more fun than driving a life-sized Hot Wheels car? How about proving your driving abilities behind the wheel of an adult-size toy while conquering some of the toughest race terrain on the planet? Well, that’s exactly what the Hot Wheels stunt division recently did. Check out the results inside!

Video: Sick Twin Turbo Carbon Z06 Puts Down The Power

Rick Seitz — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:43:22 +0000

Being an online publication, we constantly get story leads from all over the world. Whether it’s an LS-swapped Skyline from Down Under, or a LS7-powered Porsche from Japan, we never have a shortage of things to write about. Just last week, we had the boys over at Redline Motorsports send us this video of a TT Z06.

Video: Hennessey ZR1 Takes On Twin Turbo SRT-8 Jeep …In the Rain.

Clifton Klaverweiden — Fri, 10 May 2013 05:02:42 +0000

So what if it starts raining on your race day? That sure doesn’t stop the Russians from blasting up to 170-plus MPH during one of their infamous standing mile events. Click the link to watch a Hennessey ZR1 go toe to toe with a 1,200 horsepower twin-turbo SRT-8 Jeep in spite of the inclement weather…

Video: Corvette Fail Ends In “Hit and Run Baby!”

Clifton Klaverweiden — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:38:47 +0000

We’re all to familiar with the scenario in this video – a C5 Corvette driver decides to give the cameras a show as he’s leaving a Saturday morning car meet, and lets his right foot get him in over his head. Only this video doesn’t just end in embarrassment – it ends in a hit-and-run…

Video: A Little Tour of Race Proven’s LS Wonderland

Jesse Kleiber — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:49:19 +0000

In this video we step inside Race Proven Motorsports to take a quick tour of their current inventory. As soon as we are led through the front door it’s hard not to get that nostalgic feeling of being a kid in a candy shop. With every step, each ride looks more and more enticing.

Chevy Hits Cars & Coffee Austin for Some Fun

Lindsey Fisher — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:44:07 +0000

If you’re a morning person and live around a major city, chances are you’ve heard of the Cars and Coffee events, but as we recently saw in a video released by Chevy, these events are much more than just a morning gathering over a cup of Joe for Chevy owners. Check it out inside!

Video: ZR1 Versus Stock Car Ends in a Spinout

Paul Huizenga — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:40:23 +0000

Even when cars with similar levels of performance and drivers who are comparable in experience are mixing it up, sometimes bad stuff happens. In today’s video, we get a ringside seat from onboard an ACR Viper as one stock car driver lets the red mist take over while battling with a Corvette, and pays the price.

Videos: Everything You Wanted To Know About Your ZL1

Rick Seitz — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:43:01 +0000

Own a ZL1? Or just dream of it? These videos from Chevy take you through all the aspects of the ownership experience, from break-in to all the many luxury and performance features, all the way to track preparation. Pop some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy!

Video: This Pink Camaro is as Manly as it Gets

Chris Demorro — Fri, 03 May 2013 23:32:03 +0000

While GM has made and sold hundreds of thousands of 5th-generation Camaros, we’ve never seen one quite like this. This pinked-out Camaro parked in front of a Dubai hotel. So who does it belong to? Apparently “Mrs. Foxy”…

Tech Review: Flowmaster’s Scavenger Series Elite Headers

Clifton Klaverweiden — Fri, 03 May 2013 22:41:51 +0000

Flowmaster’s Scavenger Series Elite Headers for classic and modern muscle cars are no joke. From ceramic coated stainless to scavenging velocity cones, to long tubes and 50-state legal shorties, these headers mean business. Follow along as we review the entire line-up and install a set on one of our shop cars.

This Lethal Racing Camaro Does 500 RWHP With a Cam and Heads

Rick Seitz — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:06:33 +0000

Brandon Broussard’s ’12 Camaro SS has been quite the mod-happy car. With nothing more than a cold air kit, it went 12.70s in the 1320. But now that it has over 500 HP to the tires, we’re thinking it should go a bit quicker than that…

Swap Insanity: LS1 Powered 240SX Drag Racing

Jesse Kleiber — Fri, 03 May 2013 00:09:43 +0000

What you see in the video appears to be your everyday, run of the mill Nissan 240SX with a set of fancy wheels. However, upon cranking up the volume, you hear that oh so sweet exhaust note and probably begin to realize that this apple has fallen pretty far from its Japanese tree.

Video: On Board with Lou Gigliotti at Long Beach

Paul Huizenga — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:59:43 +0000

One of the things we love about LG Motorsports is that proprietor Lou Gigliotti doesn’t just make cars faster for other folks – he’s got some serious chops behind the wheel himself. We have the opportunity to see what it’s like to mix it up in the midst of World Challenge competition courtesy of Mr. Gigliotti…

Video: Functionality Behind The 2014 Camaro Restyle

Clifton Klaverweiden — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:21:38 +0000

What good is form if it doesn’t actually function? In this video from GM, we find out the functional reasons behind many of the styling changes that were made to the 2014 Camaro. Click the link to watch!

Kelly Fromm’s Military Tribute ZL1 – “Project Freedom Fighter”

Clifton Klaverweiden — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:08:48 +0000

Kelly Fromm’s wide-body Camaro isn’t just the most heavily modified ZL1 in America, or even just a 700 horsepower rolling work of art. It’s far more than that – it’s a bold statement paying tribute to all the men and women of our armed forces. Click here to get an inside look at Project Freedom Fighter…

Video: Trans Am Specialties of Florida

Rick Seitz — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:00:49 +0000

As Trans Am Specialists’ Rick Deiters says in closing, “The Trans Am is back!” With them building and selling new Trans Ams, along with restoring the classics from the ’60s, ’70s, and even ’80s, did the Trans Am ever really go away?

Video: German Camaro Enthusiasts Gather

Chris Demorro — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:58:16 +0000

Check out this video from a recent meet-and-greet in Ulm, Germany, of Camaro owners. It seems the Germans have a particular fondness for dark colors… and yellow.

ProCharger i-1 Is A Revolution in Supercharging

Don Creason — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:29:24 +0000

ProCharger is about to unleash their new i-1 supercharger that promises to completely change the way we think about centrifugal boost.

Video: Boosted Camaro Sets New IRS 5th Gen Quarter Mile Record

Clifton Klaverweiden — Wed, 01 May 2013 05:36:03 +0000

There has been a new record set for the quickest 5th Gen Camaro still using a stock style IRS suspension! Click to watch as this wicked twin-turbo 427ci powered Camaro runs 8.47 at 168 MPH to set the new IRS Camaro record…

Tom Kempf Shakes Down His LSX-Powered Outlaw 10.5 Trans Am

Andrew Wolf — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:55:34 +0000

Tom Kempf’s LSX-powered Pontiac Trans Am, fresh off a rebuild last summer, hit the track for early season testing over the weekend with a new look and prepped for a new category, carding a nice 4.42 in the eighth-mile.

Flipped Out – Fast and Furious 6 Introduces 4WS “Flip Car”

Dave Cruikshank — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:10:21 +0000

If you’ve always shied away from the “Fast and Furious” franchise because the thought of paying to see a bunch of hopped up Hondas and Mitsubishis isn’t your bag, the latest version might more to your liking. Check out F&F6 with uber American iron and the crazy LS3 powered, 4-wheel steering “Flip Car.”

Video: Chris Frezza of CamaroZ28.com on the 2014 Z/28

Rick Seitz — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:37:56 +0000

It made be hard to believe, even to your author, but CamaroZ28.com has been around for twenty years now. Recently, GM had invited the site’s founder, Chris Frezza, to witness the unveiling of the 2014 Camaro Z/28, and here are his reactions…

Berry Resets LSX And Small Block Radial Records In Holly Springs Win

Andrew Wolf — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:33:07 +0000

Keith Berry reset both the overall LSX and small block Outlaw Drag Radial world records over the weekend in his killer twin-turbocharged 2002 Chevrolet Corvette, running a 4.34 and later backing it up with a quicker 4.33 in the final round.

Video: 510 Race Engineering’s Z06 Goes 208 MPH at The Texas Mile

Clifton Klaverweiden — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:56:26 +0000

What better place to put a nitrous’ed 440ci LS7 to work than at The Texas Mile? Click the link to watch as the guys from 510 Race Engineering take their built C6 Z06 down the 5,280 this past March, hitting over 208 MPH….

Video: SAM-Built Camaro Makes an Appearance on Powerblock TV

Rick Seitz — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:03:54 +0000

The School of Automotive Machinists (SAM) really has a knack for keeping busy. Between their ’99 Hugger Orange SS setting the N/A record at 10.5, and their other 4th-Gen Camaro breaking into the 200 MPH Club at the Texas Mile, the students at their school never fail to impress us.

Video: GM’s Kirk Bennion Talks the Five Goals Behind the C7′s Design

Lindsey Fisher — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:03:16 +0000

When GM took on the task of introducing the next-generation Corvette to the Chevy lineup, there were a lot of things kept in mind. But while you may be able to come up with a couple off the top of your head, chances are that you don’t actually know what the top five goals of the C7 design were. Find out inside!

Video: New Z/28 Hits the Nürburgring for Some Pre-Release Testing

Lindsey Fisher — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:26:14 +0000

It has only been a couple of weeks since Chevrolet announced the reintroduction of the Z/28 to the company’s sports car lineup, with the classic nameplate set to hit the market for 2014, but folks have already been on the lookout for the American beast out testing in camouflage. Check out where one turned up!

Video: An LS-Powered, Road-Racing Jeep Cherokee

Chris Demorro — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:06:01 +0000

Team Petty Cash has been racing their mostly-stock Cherokee (painted a lovely shade of Petty blue) for several years, but finally had enough with the reliable-but-anemic AMC straight-six engine. So they did what any good gearhead would do; replace it with a 5.3 liter LM7 V8 engine.

Video: A Closer Look at the 2014 Z28 Camaro

Jesse Kleiber — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:49:32 +0000

When you combine LS7 power with a nearly 300 pounds of shed weight in comparison to other fifth gen Camaros and a redesigned suspension, you’ll have nothing short of a bonafide track car.

Video: 2014 Chevy Camaro SS New Features Tour

Jackie Stockman — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:00:32 +0000

Overall, the updates to the 2014 Camaro SS and RS package are designed to differentiate from the V6 model. With that in mind, take notes while watching this video, so you too can impress your friends with your extensive knowledge of the 2014 Camaro’s styling intricacies.

Video: American Musclecars Alive And Well At Cars & Coffee In Paris

Michael Harding — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:08:26 +0000

How many of us have been to a Cars & Coffee meet? How many of us have been to one in another country and didn’t think we’d see so many American musclecars? We found this video from a meet in Paris, and the musclecar looks like a favorite!

Video: Nine-Second LSX Sleeper Ford LTD

Brian Wagner — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:34:32 +0000

Here at dragzine we love anything that lays down killer times at the track. We feature some hardcore drag cars with all kinds of different drive lines in them. We have also shown you some killer sleeper cars that really do a great job of hiding their true nature. Justin Price has built a Ford LTD sleeper that l

Video: 427ci Twin-turbo LSX Pounds Out 1,154 Horsepower on Pump Gas

Mike Magda — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:39:20 +0000

The latest version of the 427 LSX Hot Rod series from Nelson Racing Engine features mirror-image turbos and a crinkle-finish billet tunnel-ram intake manifold. Oh yeah, it makes 1,154 horsepower with just 14 pounds of boost. Torque is rather noticeable: 1,000-plus lb-ft from 4,000 to 6,000 rpm!

Video: Fastest NA Trailblazer SS in the World is in the Low 11s

Rick Seitz — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:18:56 +0000

A feature vehicle needs to be very interesting to get a lot of attention on our site, and Matt Cole’s 2006 Trailblazer SS falls under that category. Yes, it’s an SUV, and no, it might not fit the typical “hot rod” definition, but it definitely deserves some coverage. It’s currently the fastest NA TBSS in the world

Meguiar’s Introduces Revolutionary At-Home DA PowerSystem

Rick Seitz — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:05:47 +0000

With show season here, and enthusiasts pulling their cars put of the garage, you’re going to see a lot of car owners washing and waxing their cars in the driveway. But if you’re looking to earn a trophy, a simple spray down might not cut it. That’s why Meguiar’s has just released this new DA PowerSystem.

First Production C7 Corvette Convertible Sells for $1M at Palm Beach

Lindsey Fisher — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:42:50 +0000

When it comes to collecting unique and rare vehicles, Barrett-Jackson is your one stop shop for pretty much anything you could desire, including many first-production cars and last week, one more graced the famous auction block. But it wasn’t just any low-VIN car that made it’s appearance at Palm Beach

Video: Spirit of Daytona Corvette DP Grand Am Season Update

Clifton Klaverweiden — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:16:00 +0000

The 2013 Grand Am Rolex Series is in full swing, and the Spirit of Daytona Racing team has been doing all they can to keep their No. 90 VISITFLORIDA.com Corvette DP at the top of the heap. Click the link to see the No. 90 DP in action, and get a recap of how the team has performed so far this season…

Video: ZR1, CTS-V, and GTO Standing Mile Top Speed Comparison

Clifton Klaverweiden — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:56:39 +0000

In this video from YouTube we get a look at how the Corvette ZR1, 2nd Gen CTS-V, and a late-model GTO’s top speeds stack up against each other in the standing mile. Interestingly, there are also a host of other vehicles tested – including a Dodge Ram pickup. Click the link to watch the craziness for yourself…

Video: Boosted 6.0L Work Truck With 212K Miles Makes 530 RWHP

Clifton Klaverweiden — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:05:27 +0000

Matt Happel, the builder of the infamous 9-second turbo 5.3L Ford Fairmont, has a brand new boosted LS project. This time rather than pull an LS out of a pickup truck, he decided to just leave the 6.0L where he found it and boost it up – even if it does have nearly a quarter of a million miles on it. Video inside.

Video: 880-horsepower LS3 Ready for Aussie Street Action

Mike Magda — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:30:03 +0000

Some lucky street cruiser in Australia will have a potent powerplant under the hood, as demonstrated by this dyno pull on a Steve Morris-built 414ci LS3. It effortlessly cranked out 880 horsepower with 12 pounds of Whipple-provided boost.

Video: 2014 Cadillac CTS Dances in the Rain

Chris Demorro — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:03:07 +0000

This video from GM shows the 2014 Cadillac CTS carving through a road course in wet conditions, and if you listen closely you can hear the new twin-turbo V6 making a whole lot of sweet, sweet noise.

LoveFab Bringing Chevy-Powered NSX to Pikes Peak… Wait, What?

Chris Demorro — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:49:28 +0000

Love Fabrication joined forces with turbocharger maker Garrett for the “Turbo by Garrett/LoveFab Pikes Peak Enviate”, a custom Pikes Peak racer based on an Acura NSX and powered by a turbocharged LS1 engine.

Video: Lingenfelter Escalade Takes on Competition on Top Gear US

Rick Seitz — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:09:12 +0000

In a recent episode, they put a Lingenfelter-tuned Escalade up against a Jeep SRT8 and a Range Rover Sport. While we don’t want to spoil the result for you, we can only tell you that the Caddy did a decent enough job against the competition, despite the fact that it was clearly the largest SUV on the show.

Video: Camaro Z/28 Returns for 2014

Jason Reiss — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:33:34 +0000

For 2014, the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 returns as perhaps the most track-capable Camaro ever. From the Pirelli tires to the Brembo brakes to the lack of standard air conditioning, every design decision says that the new Z/28 will be a force to contend with on the road course.

Tech: Cadillac CTS-V CORSA Performance Exhaust Upgrade

Rick Seitz — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:26:27 +0000

With the first generation CTS-V falling into the “affordable” category, many examples are quickly landing in the hands of the enthusiasts all over the country. We installed one of CORSA’s catback exhausts on our own V1 recently, and we detail the installation with before and after dyno results here.

Video: Tail-Wagging, Flame Shooting ZR1 Makes 902 RWHP

Clifton Klaverweiden — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:55:44 +0000

Great balls o’ fire! Click the link to watch this modified 2010 ZR1 lay down just over 900 horsepower to the rear wheels right before it lets loose a little indoor fireworks show.

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BlownZ Testing WCHRA Bakersfield March 2013

James Lawrence — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 08:05:54 +0000

If you want to see a lousy pass down the dragstrip, start here. 5.50/130 mph from our 275 F1X Camaro. We were pig fat and ran into a phantom rev limiter. Kind of icky. We’ll do better next time.

Video(s): Chad Keiper’s Twin-Turbo 5.3L Swapped 3rd Gen Camaro

Clifton Klaverweiden — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:08:00 +0000

Love 3rd Gens? Love budget builds? Love twin turbos? Then you’re sure to love Chad Keiper’s nasty twin-turbo 5.3L swapped 3rd Gen Camaro. Click the link for all the info, and watch this beast make almost 650 horsepower and 700 pound feet of torque at the rear wheels…

In Case You Missed It: 2014 Camaro Reveal and the Return of an Icon

Lindsey Fisher — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:12:37 +0000

In case you missed it yesterday morning, Chevrolet revealed the 2014 Camaro at the New York International Auto Show. Lucky for you, the company has since uploaded the reveal of the next muscle car to YouTube, and it brought more of a surprise than most expected. Check it out inside…

Video: Holden V8 Supercar Vs. AMG SL63 Vs. F1 Race Car

Clifton Klaverweiden — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:17:30 +0000

Just how much faster is a Holden V8 Supercar than a stock Mercedes AMG SL63? Better yet, how much faster is a Formula One car than the Holden? Step inside to watch the video of this awesome speed comparison that was held at the Australian Grand Prix, and find out for yourself…

Video: TrailBlazer SS Propelled to 10s by ProCharged 408

Jesse Kleiber — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:05:18 +0000

4,000 pounds, 408 cubic inches, and a ProCharger F1R all come together to make for one seriously quick SUV…

Video: Flowmaster Introduces New Street Mufflers And Explains Tech

Sean Haggai — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:50:06 +0000

Flowmaster Mufflers have a ton of new products for your early or late-model vehicles. In an effort to showcase some of their newest gear, we’ve compiled a couple videos to help explain their new series of mufflers and even a video highlighting some of Flowmaster’s cutting-edge design technology. Check it out!

Video: Catch the Live Reveal of the 2014 Camaro on Wednesday

Lindsey Fisher — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:43:09 +0000

With the 2014 Corvette Stingray unveiled earlier this year, along with its drop-top sister taking the spotlight in Geneva, there is only one thing for Chevrolet left to do in the first quarter of 2013 – reveal the revamped 5th-gen Camaro to complete the future performance car lineup.

Video: Torque-laden 493ci LS Engine Pulls 800 Horsepower

Mike Magda — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:57:46 +0000

After the first engine failed due to “mud pies,” KPE Racing set out to build a 493ci LS engine and find a new air-filter supplier. The result is a Trick Flow-equipped engine good for about 800 horsepower, and it runs clean all day in the dirt.

Video: 3,200 Horsepower Worth of Lamborghini and Corvette

Jesse Kleiber — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:43:10 +0000

With all of that power in one place at tx2k13, the inner child makes it difficult for us to contain urges that have been marinating all winter long; it’s only natural. In this video, we see two very impressive cars go at it on the highways of Houston. Don’t try this at home, Kids!

Video: Matt Farah’s C5 Gets Featured on Adam Carolla’s Car Cast

Rick Seitz — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:40:25 +0000

Under the hood is the factory 5.7L LS1, but with a set of ported heads, an aftermarket camshaft, and other goodies. As Farah puts it, “everything that could be done to the LS1 without actually pulling the motor has been done.”

Video: Get Behind the Wheel with Corvette Racing’s Tommy Milner

Lindsey Fisher — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:35:45 +0000

By now you already know that the #4 Corvette Racing car took the GT victory at the 12 Hours of Sebring over the weekend, but what’s an event like this really like for the professional drivers behind the wheel of these highly competitive cars?

Factory Tour: SPEC Clutches

Don Creason — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:04:47 +0000

See what goes into every new clutch from SPEC in this video that shows the company’s commitment to quality control, and building high performance clutches right here in the USA.

Video: 7 Things You Should Know About the RHS LS Block

Rick Seitz — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:15:15 +0000

We’re currently cooking up a ’69 Camaro project car that we’re going to call “Blank Slate.” Basically, it’s going to be a no BS, hardcore, badass pro-touring car – and we’re not going to cut any corners for this girl. For power, we’ll be using a 502 ci. LS engine, built by our good friends over at RHS.

Video: DBRODS Turbo LS-Powered C10 Sleeper Runs Mid-10s

Clifton Klaverweiden — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:08:13 +0000

We love sleepers. We love pick-ups. We love turbos, and you know we love us some LS engines. This video from the 2012 LS1 Truck Shootout features an awesome ’68 C10 that wraps up many of our favorite things together in one rusty package. Watch the video inside…

Video: LS1 Truck Shootout Makes Us Want To Build A Truck

Rick Seitz — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:04:11 +0000

On February 23rd, 2013 some of the fastest LS-powered pickup trucks and SUV’s gathered in one place for the 5th Annual LS1 Truck Shootout at the San Antonio Raceway. The event kicked off at 10am and racing continued throughout the day featuring bracket racing, all-out competitions, and the fastest LS-based trucks!

Video: 550 Horsepower TA2 Camaro Hot Laps Thunderhill Raceway

Clifton Klaverweiden — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:34:10 +0000

Ride along with Team Life’s Good Racing as they stretch the legs of their new Schwanke LS3 powered TA2 Road Race 5th Gen Camaro. We talked with team member Dave Brown about this track terror, and have all the details for you inside…

Video: Twin Turbo Z06 Runs Effortless 8-Second Quarter Mile

Josh Forster — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:45:58 +0000

Vehicles like this Z06 are a constant reminder of how a well-engineered combination of parts can produce such consistent and reliable results, as well as the remarkable ability to drive it comfortably every day on the street. This is really what pushing the limits is all about.

Video: Charging Tips For Discharged Batteries Courtesy Of Optima

Jason Reiss — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:13:43 +0000

In this tech video, the folks at Optima Batteries give you a couple of tech tips on how to resurrect a deeply-discharged 12-volt automotive battery. Check out their website for many more technical tips.

Video: Sarah Leann and the Twin-Turbo Vette Back on the Track

Chris Demorro — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:55:11 +0000

It is with great pride that we present to you HighTechCorvette’s latest entry to the popular “hot girls riding in fast cars” series of documentary films. This next video is actually a sequel, featuring fan favorite Sarah Leann riding shotgun in a twin-turbo Corvette that is among the fastest streetcars in Te

Jeff Gordon Takes Unsuspecting Salesman on a Ride of a Lifetime

Lindsey Fisher — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:25:34 +0000

With the NASCAR season ramping up for the year, those lucky drivers who find themselves behind the wheel of a potent NASCAR machine are facing a lot of work for the next few months. But that doesn’t mean that in their off-season, they don’t know how to have a little fun. Check out Jeff Gordon’s fun inside.

Video: 2013 Trans Am Depot Commercial

Rick Seitz — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:26:52 +0000

With great style, impressive performance, and an aggressive attitude, the Pontiac Trans Am was always a car that gave its owners a boost in confidence, personality, and ultimately, a bit of an ego. If you need further proof, Trans Am Depot sent us this video…

Video: Record For World’s Longest Drift Broken Using 5th Gen Camaro

Clifton Klaverweiden — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 03:50:15 +0000

Red Bull’s Abdo Feghali recently shattered the Record for “World’s Longest Vehicle Drift”, by sliding sideways for more than 14 minutes straight. Best of all he used a Camaro SS to do it. Step inside to watch the highlights from the record breaking drift for yourself…

Video: YearOne’s Twin-Turbo LS7 “Brewster McQ” Trans Am

Clifton Klaverweiden — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:52:29 +0000

Year One has done it again with their latest project car – the “Brewster McQ Trans Am”. They’ve taken a 1973 T/A and built it to pay homage to one of the memorable movie cop cars of the early 1970′s, while adding plenty of modern touches like a twin-turbo LS7. Hit the jump to watch the video…

Video: Behold! The All-Electric Corvette ZR1

Lindsey Fisher — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:27:52 +0000

With all this talk about going green, hybrids and fluctuating gas prices, it’s surprising that we haven’t seen a car manufacturer attempt to convert one of our beloved American classics into an electric vehicle. But what would happen if Chevy decided to transform the Corvette into a green machine?

Video: The Beautiful Sarah Leann Goes for a Ride in LMR TT Corvette

Jesse Kleiber — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:57:37 +0000

We’ve seen them before; it seems as if the trend of beautiful models meeting equally beautiful, high-powered sports cars has taken off on the internet. When you throw a conveniently placed seat belt in the mix, you’ll have a viral internet hit for sure! Check out Sarah Leann in this 8-second Corvette…

Video: This 1958 Beetle Set Will.I.Am Back $900K

Rick Seitz — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:37:20 +0000

Are you a multi-millionaire, who happens to be a celebrity and a car enthusiast? Do you have more money than common sense or taste? If you answered yes to all of these questions, then you wouldn’t be Will.I.Am by chance, would you? If not, then you need to check out this LS3-powered ’58 Beetle he had built!

Paul Huizenga: The Petersen Museum Celebrates 60 Years of Corvettes

Paul Huizenga — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:02:52 +0000

Publishing titan Robert E. Petersen founded the museum with the intention of creating a very different sort of experience for car lovers, and no matter what the current theme might be, a visit to the Petersen is worth taking time for as a part of any visit to SoCal.

Video: Whelen Motorsports-Team Fox C6 Corvette Grand Am Update

Clifton Klaverweiden — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:32:52 +0000

We always make it a point to keep tabs on the LS-powered late models that run in the Grand Am Rolex Series, so step inside for two video updates on latest from the Whelen Motorsports/Team Fox C6 Corvette! The car has been competitive but has had a streak of bad luck as of late. Get all the details inside…

Video: ProCharged G8 GT Chases 10-second Pass

Jesse Kleiber — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:17:42 +0000

For today’s video we travel to Cecil County Dragway in Maryland on opening day to check out Dave Pearson’s Pontiac G8 GT as it attempts to reach a 10-second quarter mile pass…

Video: Chuck Hanson Builds an LS-Powered 1969 Chevelle

Rick Seitz — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:57:12 +0000

Chuck Hanson’s a Chevelle fan of all years, body styles, and trim levels, and now he’s building a ’69 Chevelle coupe from scratch, using a frame he bought for $100 from Craigslist. In fact, this whole project is being built on a budget, using mostly secondhand components.

Video: Formula DRIFT’s Ryan Tuerck Discusses ACT Clutches

Lindsey Fisher — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:49:57 +0000

Becoming a professional drift car driver takes skill, practice and tons of dedication, but beyond that, it takes quality automotive parts that won’t let you down on or off the track. No one knows that better than 27-year-old Formula DRIFT driver Ryan Tuerck, who only trusts ACT to get things spinning…

Video: 4th Gen Camaro Harlem Shake – Don’t Try This At Home Kids

Clifton Klaverweiden — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:54:21 +0000

Folks have really started to up the danger level of their Harlem Shake videos in an attempt to get views. Could this be a sign that the trend is on it’s way out? Watch this video of a 4th Gen Camaro doing the ‘shake and let us know if this is still funny or an example of an internet meme about to go very wrong…

Video: C7 Stingray En Route To Geneva

Rick Seitz — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:02:18 +0000

Last week, the Stingray was unloaded in Frankfurt, Germany, and trailered towards its final destination in Geneva, Switzerland – making stops across Europe in Munich and Wettswil, which is near Zurich. Hundreds of fans and a few Corvette clubs gathered at the stops along the way to admire the 2014 C7.

Video: Hot Wheels Camaro Giveaway Via Twitter Vending Machine

Jesse Kleiber — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 23:32:01 +0000

Just when you thought that social networking couldn’t go any further, it did. Chevrolet and Hot Wheels, in conjunction with “integrated brand activation” company TrojanOne (no, we have no idea what integrated brand activation is either…) have extended the possibilities once again.

Video: Nelson Performance Farmtruc Encounters the Local Police…

Jesse Kleiber — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:05:49 +0000

Some cops just have no sense of humor about hijinx in an eight-second pickup truck on public roads…

Video: The YearOne Innovator Camaro Celebrates its 10th Anniversary

Rick Seitz — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:20:20 +0000

The ’69 Camaro (aka, Innovator) that you’re looking at on this page, was one of YearOne’s first test subjects, and it still remains with them today. Don’t be mistaken, Innovator isn’t a show car, but rather, a car that’s driven to the dragstrip, the autocross, and just about any car event imaginable.

Video: Twin-turbo LS7 Delivers 1,316 Horsepower to the Ground

Mike Magda — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:05:47 +0000

With an occasional belch of fire, this twin-turbo LS7 can deliver more than 1,300 horsepower to the rollers on the chassis dyno. Check the video for the action, the read more about how CBM Motorsports built this sand-kicking machine.

Video: Billet Fuel Components From Holley

Michael Harding — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:00:52 +0000

With over 250,000,000 carburetors produced, you know that Holley knows a thing or two about fuel systems. Their 6061-T6 billet aluminum fuel filters, pumps, and pressure regulators not only look great, but they perform even better. Take a closer look inside.

Giant “Hail Protector”- Your Car’s Safe Haven in a Hail Storm

Lindsey Fisher — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:12:02 +0000

While snow will melt, dirt will wash off and rain will bead away, hail damage is forever, or at least a costly repair. That’s what makes the Hail Protector Automobile Hail Protection System so great. Check it out inside!

Video: Insane Smoke Show at Crusin’ Ocean City Car Show

Jesse Kleiber — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:34:12 +0000

If there is one thing that we can all relate to, it is the burnout. How could one not be fascinated by seeing raw power being used to shred hundreds of dollars worth of precious rubber? Check out a line of cars that turn rubber into smoke.

Goodguys To Crown 2013 AutoCross Shoot-Out Champ at Year-End Finals

Paul Lambert — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:12:44 +0000

With their new AutoCrossYear-End Finals Championship, Goodguys Rod and Custom Association once again offers exciting ways for their fans to participate and enjoy their events nationwide. If you’ve ever thought about getting out on a track and testing your skills – now’s your chance!