South of the border is where the action is for this clip from 1320 Video. A field of 10 dedicated street racers have made the trip to see who can claim cash and bragging rights in a single elimination shootout. Let’s get a look at some of this pig iron. Right outta the gate, we meet El Gringo. This is an all-wheel drive Chevy Silverado with a pair of Garrett turbochargers feeding a 7.0-liter LS motor. The owner is claiming 1,400 to 1,500hp and – yes – that is a rusty wrap. Next up, we have a “King Ranch” Ford Read More
What’s better than a tiny import coupe with a domestic V8? Well, you could add a supercharger. If that isn’t enough, you could trick the body out with a custom widebody kit. When all the nuts are tight and the bolts are torqued, you might have a street stallion like the one that Juan built. Let’s get a closer look. Under the hood is a 5.3-liter LS motor from a 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. It has been fortified with a forged crankshaft, a BTR camshaft, Keith Black pistons and ARP fasteners throughout. This small block V8 can handle up to 1,800hp. Read More
Tonight, we have a pair of imports getting after it with all their hearts. Ride along as these two competitors buckle-up and lay it all on the line on the streets of Mexico. It’s 150 mph or else when these two bust the gas in the cool night air. In red is the 2009 Nissan GT-R. Nicknamed Goliath, this front engine, all-wheel drive coupe is powered by a twin turbocharged 3.8-liter V6 engine. The block and heads are aluminum, and the transmission is a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic. The 2009 version if the GT-R could produce 480hp and 430 lb.-ft. of Read More
Infamous Yello Belly Dragstrip in Grand Prairie, Texas is one of the most maniacal amateur racing venues in the world. Well worn, loud, crowded and slippery fast, this dragstrip is known as a proving ground for up and coming No Prep Drag Racing talent. This is an environment that will either make or break a competitor. Tonight, with the help of 1320 Video, we take a look inside. Up first is Steven Little in The Kraken Camaro. This no-nonsense Chevy is powered by a twin turbocharged 5.3-liter LS engine. Known for his campaigns against the Street Racing Channel crew, Steven Read More
We race the 1,025 HP Dodge Demon 170 vs the 1,234 HP Lucid Sapphire down the 1/4 mile. In the world of performance cars, the emergence of the Lucid Sapphire and the Dodge Demon 170 represents a fascinating divergence in automotive philosophy—electric versus internal combustion. Lucid Sapphire: This car is the epitome of electric luxury, boasting an astonishing 1,234 horsepower. Its sleek design and advanced tech features showcase the pinnacle of modern electric vehicle innovation. Dodge Demon 170: With 1,025 horsepower, this beast holds true to the raw, exhilarating essence of American muscle cars. It’s designed with one thing in Read More
The man that frankfurters are named for is back on the streets for some roll racing fun. Big Frank has ferreted out a pair of sports car enthusiast looking to get down to where the rubber meets the road (in Mexico). He’s got the cameras mounted and the microphones set on blast. The Ford Mustang GT is powered by a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V8 that can make 420hp in stock condition. He’s running a 6-speed manual transmission. This car has been upgraded with a full accoutrement of aftermarket performance bolt-ons. It has high-performance camshafts and it’s tuned to burn E85 Read More
The Cadillac CTS-V is a cross between a luxurious touring car and a race car. Inside, you have plush leather seating, premium audio and every creature comfort known to man. Outside, you get jaw-dropping acceleration and enough power to outlast a herd of horses. This clip gives us the chance to take an inside look at the hot rod modification process as it pertains to a technician’s car. These results are verified on the dyno. Don’t get confused. The Cadillac CTS-V comes off the assembly line with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 under the hood. This car has been modified with Read More
Owned by Outlaw Drag Racer Tim Lynch, this amazing Ford Mustang is just short of too much for the street. If it weren’t built with such careful care and consideration, it could be downright dangerous. As nature intended, it all starts under the hood with a mixture of Gen 1 and Gen 2 Coyote engine parts. The bottom end is a sleeved Gen 2 with premium internals and oversized head studs. The top end is Gen 1, including timing components and valvetrain. The camshafts are custom ground for the twin turbo setup. Speaking of the turbochargers; they are from Garrett. Read More
