Autos & Vehicles

Are CNC-Ported Cylinder Heads Worth the Money? – Engine Masters Ep. 6

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Topping your engine with a set of aftermarket cylinder heads is a near-certain method for making more horsepower and torque—but is the extra power really worth the money? In this episode of Engine Masters presented by AMSOIL, we answer that question for people who are running a typical street-cruising small-block Chevy V8. We start with a very common, 440-horsepower, 383ci stroker engine using production Chevy Vortec iron cylinder heads and swap them out for a set of CNC-ported aluminum heads. Naturally, they make more power at nearly every single point in the power curve, so you’ll have to watch the video and see the full graph to decide if this is an upgrade that’s worth it for you.... Read More | Share it now!

2016 Volvo V60 Polestar: The Hottest Wagon of Them All? – Ignition Ep. 146

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Volvo has a history of making high-performance station wagons, and this one is the fastest yet. In fact, it’s the third-quickest wagon Motor Trend has ever tested, thanks to all-wheel drive and a 345-hp turbocharged straight-six: 0-60 happens in just 5.0 seconds. It comes outfitted from the factory with Öhlins dampers, 6-piston Brembo brakes, Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, and enough cargo capacity to empty out your local supermarket. We love wagons because they lose almost nothing in performance compared to the sedans they’re based on — and they’re often even better-looking. This Volvo is easily the prettiest wagon around (especially with the Thule roof rack we put on it), and it sounds as great as it looks. On this episode of Ignition, presented by Tire Rack, Motor Trend Senior Features Editor Jason Cammisa takes to the mountains to show us just how great Sweden’s winter hot-rod does in the snow.... Read More | Share it now!

Thrashing Roadkill Project Cars! – Roadkill Ep. 47

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In this episode you’ll see a huge road trip that includes Freiburger-versus-Finnegan showdowns with crazy burnouts in the General Mayhem and General Maintenance; drag racing with the Blasphemi, General Mayhem, Draguar, and Vette Kart; and road-racing in the Vette Kart and General Maintenance. It’s all part of Roadkill Takes America, presented by Dodge, an event that was held in August of 2015. Roadkill fans were encouraged to follow along as hosts Mike Finnegan and David Freiburger road-tripped from Detroit to Ft. Worth (Texas) making stops at Beech Bend Raceway Park, Holley Performance, Comp Cams, Hallet Motor Racing Circuit, Tulsa Raceway, Hajek Motorsports Museum, Painless Performance, and finally Coyote Drive-In where episodes of Roadkill were shown on the big screen. Wanna know the best parts of this episode in our opinion? The massive burnout in the Comp Cams parking lot, the shriek of the Blasphemi’s blown Hemi at the drag strip, and the sound of the Hellcat on the road course. The worst part? Our driving skills on a damp road course. Don’t miss it.... Read More | Share it now!

1966 LS Powered Chevelle Mini-Tub Install & Burnouts! – Hot Rod Garage Ep. 35

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On this episode of HOT ROD Garage presented by Lincoln Tech, we try to decide what’s better, traction or no traction! Lucky’s LS-swapped Chevelle burns tires everywhere, and he’s looking to fit a big tire underneath. Watch Tony Angelo and Lucky chop up frame and body to install the ABC Performance Min-tub kit. Will the Chevelle still burn tire everywhere once the new 315/35/17s are installed? Wait and see!... Read More | Share it now!