Turbo Silverado Too Fast for LS Fest West

June 19th, 2023

Despite being flagged for running too fast without an NHRA certification, the guys from New Era Racing are looking to bring home the gold in the LS Truck Class at LS Fest West in Las Vegas. This truck looks like a boondoggle in every shade of black, but it runs like a scalded dog. That’s due primarily to the 388 cubic inch Dart motor and 94-millimeter Precision turbo setup. Let’s drop in on the eighth-mile action. It’s Round 1 and things are heating up in Sin City. These New Era boys are looking for a 5.4 pass in this solo Read More

Pickup Pandemonium Drag Race – Supercharged F-150 vs. Turbo Chevy Cheyenne

October 28th, 2022

These pickup trucks are four-wheel drive behemoths. Nevertheless, they scurry down the track like pro mods. Let’s get a closer look at these Cowboy Cadillacs set to compete in a series of 1000-foot drag races. The 2019 Ford F-150 is equipped with a 900hp supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. This example of America’s favorite truck tips the scale at 5000-pounds. The owner is claiming a stock (coyote) long block and a VMP 2.9-liter blower with an ice bath intercooler. The F-150 has a full interior (with a/c) and drag radials. In the other lane is Read More

Supercharged 1969 Camaro Z28 vs Turbo Civic Type R – Roll and Dig

September 13th, 2022

It has been said that there is no substitute for cubic inches. That is an opinion likely shared before the days of massive power adders, slab-style intercoolers and sophisticated nitrous foggers. In the modern world – depending on type of race and distance raced – a small motor with forced air induction can dominate on street or strip. Consistent winners combine big cubic inch motors with extravagant power adders to annihilate the competition. This clip brings us a battle between a big V8 powered Camaro muscle car and a late model turbo Honda. The wildcard here may be the fact Read More

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