Major Engine Parts Companies Sponsor Classic Hot Rod Exhibit
Several major automotive parts manufacturers were on hand for the opening reception of a classic hot rod exhibit recently held at The Gilmore Car Museum in Michigan. One of the vehicles featured in the American Legends: Hot Rods and Customs exhibit is the three-window 1932 Ford that was pictured on the Beach Boys’ 1963 album, Little Deuce Coupe.
Classic Muscle: Kammer & Kammer Make Mopar Magic
Most of the time, amateur racers are customers at the nationally known Kammer & Kammer Mopar High Performance Shop in Dayton, OH. Kammer says his business consists of about 65 percent racing and 35 percent street performance, and the most important thing he provides is a good relationship between himself and his customer. “When I
Cummins R2.8 Turbo Diesel
When it comes to restoring classic cars and trucks, many people opt to go with a LS engine as the powerplant. However, Johny G of Johny’s Garage had a customer recently request a Cummins diesel engine for his 1966 Chevy C10, and although it wasn’t what Johny is typically accustomed to, he was happy to oblige. Find out what went into this Chevy C10 and its Cummins R2.8 turbo diesel engine.
Hot Rod Power Tour’s 30th Year Begins June 10-14, 2024
America’s largest traveling car show with 6,000+ custom cars and trucks will visit five cities in five days.
The Road to AAPEX Season 2, Ep 5
To know where you’re going, you have to know where you’ve been. For Babcox Media’s Joe Keene, an ASE-certified technician charged with fixing up a rare Lincoln Blackwood, it means heading back to Transtar Autobody Technologies in Detroit to put the finishing touches on the Blackwood. Then, he’ll put Babcox Media HQ in the rearview
Road to AAPEX Ep. 5: The Road Less Traveled
The Caddy won’t crank again… watch to see what happens next on the Road to AAPEX!
Tips and Techniques from Lucas Oil to Keep Vehicles and More Protected During the Cold
Supercars, motorcycles, hot rods and even riding lawn mowers all have engine oil systems, fuel systems, transmissions and other components that require winter prep.
IMG Acquires Majority Stake in Barrett-Jackson
MG, an Endeavor company and global leader in events, media, sports and fashion, has acquired a majority stake in Barrett-Jackson, the premier collector car auction and live events company. IMG, which owns, operates and commercially represents hundreds of events around the world, including Frieze art fairs, the Madrid and Miami Open tennis tournaments, Formula Drift,
July 8 Marks 13th Annual Collector Car Appreciation Day
Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD) will be celebrated this year on July 8.
Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Racing
We may never know if the chicken or the egg came first, but we do know the car was here before the drag race, though not by much. It didn’t take long before early cars were lining up, side-by-side, and drag racing became a thing. Ford’s flathead V8 came next, and the decade of the
The World of Off-Road Race Engines
While there’s no concrete formula for building a quality off-road race engine, some shops follow individual steps that help them to craft the perfect engine for the customer.
MotorTrend’s 28th Annual Hot Rod Power Tour
The world’s largest traveling car and truck show is back! Celebrating 28 years in 2022, registration is now open for MOTORTREND’s HOT ROD Power Tour presented by eBay Motors and Driven by Continental Tire. Set to roll through the southern U.S., the premiere hot rod culture event returns to five cities beginning Monday, June 13 through Friday, June
MotorTrend Announces HOT ROD Power Tour and Drag Week Dates and Locations
MotorTrend announced today the 2022 dates for two of its premier annual events. The world’s largest traveling car show, HOT ROD Power Tour Driven by Continental Tire, will return to early summer taking place Monday, June 13 through Friday, June 17. Additionally, HOT ROD Drag Week Presented By Gear Vendors Overdrive, the fastest street car competition in America, is back beginning
P-Pumped 12-Valve 5.9L Compound Turbo Cummins Engine
When Jason Bliesner drives around, he has a tendency to get pulled over. Most of the time it’s not because he’s speeding or doing anything wrong, it’s because certain cops are car guys and they can’t help but want to know more about Jason’s 1941 Chevy school bus that’s powered by a P-pumped 12-valve 5.9L compound turbo Cummins engine. You have to see this!
1,000-HP 5.9L Cummins Engine
Gary Stepke of GetSome Motorsports had inherited a 1952 Studebaker pickup from a friend’s father who passed away. The truck has always had special meaning to him, but it lacked the horsepower Stepke is familiar with. He put the Studebaker on a Dodge 2500 chassis and swapped in a rebuilt 5.9L Cummins with the aim of 1,000 hp. Check it out!
2021 HOT ROD Power Tour Set for Next Week with Official Route
MOTORTREND’s legendary 27th annual HOT ROD Power Tour Presented by HP Tuners and Driven by Continental Tire returns to five cities in the Midwest beginning Monday, August 23 through Friday, August 27. The event brings together more than 5,000 vehicles as classic cars, hot rods, and trucks travel city-to-city for the five-day event. Performance car enthusiasts, will follow the tour alongside HOT
Hot Rod Power Tour Kicks Off in Norwalk, OH
Celebrating 27 years in 2021, the HOT ROD Power Tour Presented by HP Tuners and Driven by Continental Tire will once again roll through the heartland of hot rod culture as it returns to five cities in the Midwest beginning Monday, August 23 through Friday, August 27, 2021. For registration and event details, visit motortrend.com/events/hot-rod-power-tour/. HOT ROD
July 9th Recognized as Collector Car Appreciation Day
It seems today, we’re always celebrating something – different drinks, different food, different animals – and now we can add collector cars to the list. Collector Car Appreciation Day, or CCAD, is a holiday that automotive hobbyists celebrate each year on or around the second Friday of July. This is a fun celebration that has
1,397cc Air-Cooled VW Lowlight Karmann Ghia Engine
Recently, Bruce Engineering finished a build for a customer with a Volkswagen Lowlight Karmann Ghia, a very rare and early variant of the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia built between 1955 and 1959. The engine is based around a mid-‘50s 30-hp engine case and a rare Judson supercharger kit. Check it out!
Rislone Hy-per Lube Zinc ZDDP Supplement
Rislone Hy-per Lube Zinc ZDDP Supplement is a petroleum oil performance “booster” that enhances regular motor oil and turns it into a high-performance lubricant.
