By Brian Lohnes

BangShift.com

Our buddy Scott Clark, known as DieselGeek on the BangShift.com forums spends some of his free time tuning fuel injection setups on all different kinds of machinery. He’s messed around with everything from road race Porsches to the infamous “Turd” Fairmont that was equipped with a turbo LS Chevy engine. He recently posted some video of a hella bad ass LSR machine on the rollers during a tuning session. It’s must see gearhead TV.

The car sports a 930hp Ray Barton built, 498ci Hemi that’s topped with two throttle bodies that could swallow toddlers whole. The guys are getting their tuneup in order for Bonneville action this year and the 230mph range is where the car will hopefully end up.

Click here to see the BangShift.com Forum thread on this bad ass car

By Stephanie Porteus

HotRodHoney

1958 Plymouth Fury or mysterious Lincoln Mark III? Imagine yourself breathless, running as fast as you can down a dark alleyway being chased by Christine. Or picture yourself running for your life through the arid, sweltering desert, choking on the burning dust with The Car hot on your heels. Out of these automotive Hollywood devils, which would you find more terrifying?

Just in case there’s anyone who hasn’t seen either of these B-movie gems, I won’t give away too much. I’ll just say that both Christine and The Car are formidable automotive monsters–but you can rent the movies this weekend to see for yourself the destruction they wreak. Otherwise, follow the jump to refresh your memory!

Continue reading "Christine vs. The Car" »

By Chris Bicknell

Bick66

The fifth episode of Track To Street celebrates the 50th anniversary of Corvette competing at Le Mans.  The Corvette has come a long way since its 6 cylinder-equipped ’53 model, and much of that progress is due to the continued efforts of the Corvette Racing team.  It all started when Dr. Dick Thompson piloted the Briggs Cunningham No. 2 Corvette for its debut in the 1960 Le Mans race. 50 years later, Corvette is still outperforming cars more than three times the price.  Check out the latest Track To Street episode featuring the 50th anniversary Z06 Carbon here, and see more pictures after the jump.  You can also watch the previous 2 episodes here.

Continue reading "Track To Street: Corvette Racing Series, Episode 5" »

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

Another great show from Matt.

Ford GT vs. Ferrari 250 GTO

By Michael Berenis

Tampa Sports Car Examiner

Turning Italian bred horses into glue, glue sticks, or other adhesives is a very simple process that requires minimal tooling. The following clip of an Evo turning a Ferrari into fresh glue sticks is yet another point for JDM in the worldwide battle for automotive supremacy. Read more about the horse slaughter at Tampa Sports Car Examiner.

Evo 8 vs Ferrari

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

This pic was snapped just outside of Moncton, Canada. “The truck driver who did this was feeling like a jackass as everyone around laughed.” Thanks for sending it in, Cameron!

By Ryan Brutt

HemiPwr70

Working it out to have us all meet at Charlie Parker’s Diner was pretty cool, the place was in an old airplane style hanger. Everyone who was there liked the food and had a nice time. A group of nearly 10 Mopars was able to find the place and meet up. We all headed out together for what was suppose to be a easy trip, which turned out to be everything but.

Continue reading "Hot Rod Power Tour 2010: Day Three, Du Quoin IL" »

By Speedhunters

Car Culture At Large

As I took a look at the small, but satisfying Fatlace One of One Car Show at Formula D New Jersey, I was on the lookout for cool cars to spotlight – fitting with the monthly theme and all. I found a few interesting cars, and the first was this dramatically low R32 Skyline. Aside from the fact that any R32 is a rarity on our side of the border, this car jumped out at me with a perfect rough and ready street car vibe. Continue reading at Speedhunters

By Mike Garrett

By Brian Lohnes

BangShift.com

The F-Bomb has a shinier, younger brother. Hot Rod editor David Freiburger’s new project Camaro was spotted by our own Chad at the Power Tour stop in Newton, Iowa. Powered by one of GM’s new E-Rod crate engine packages, it was the buzz of the Power Tour on Saturday.

There’s an interesting BangShift,com connection to the car as the builder, Mike Copeland is a member on our forums (LS1ZR2 is his user name)! Mike’s Michigan-based shop, Diversified Creations handled the build, and as Mike is a GM employee, we’re sure that the E-Rod is working mighty fine in the front of the late Second-Gen F-body.

Guess the days of the cheapie late 1970s or early 1980s Camaro is over. The car appears to kick some serious ass. Look for the build to be featured in upcoming issues of Hot Rod. The car will be running the remainder of the Power Tour. Two more pics at BangShift.com

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

Via Jalopnik