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Project Hay Hauler: We Install The New Engine, A New McLeod RXT Twin Disc Clutch, And Prep For Rocky Mountain Race Week.

(Words and Photos by Scott Liggett) If you have been following along on my build of 1967 GMC pickup we call Project Hay Hauler, you will have seen I took a 383 I  had collecting dust in the corner...

This Ford Model A Mud Dragger Is Ferocious: 650-cube Big Block And Under 3,000 Pounds!

When the Ford Model A debuted in 1928, the standard engine was a 201 cubic inch four cylinder that made all of forty horsepower. With over three times the engine capacity, and well over 1100...

Unveiled: 2021 Ram 1500 TRX – A Love Letter To The Ford Raptor

Subtle? Not in the least. The unveiling videos are a cross between the introduction of a Bond film and the fever dream of a desert rat. FCA’s pre-introduction video was a mashup of clips from...

All Hail The SUV King: The 2021 Bentley Bentayga Speed Is A 626hp W12 Powered Monster

(By Tom Lohnes) – The Bentley Bentayga is pretty well known for being one of the most expensive and luxurious SUV’s on the planet. Well, if you don’t want a “base” model with its puny...

Motorized Freak of the Week: The Hornsby Steam Crawler Tractor

I’ve been on a bit of a steam punk kick with the freaky stuff as of late, but you seem to be into it, so here’s another bizarre creation from the dawn of the 20th century that’s...

Show Some Class: 1970 Buick Skylark GS 455 In Black

For 1970, GM had an A-body road burner for whatever your personality type happened to be. Straight-up, no frills and ready to kick ass? LS6 454 Chevelle. As wild and flashy as you wanted to be? GTO...

Foreign Territory: Attempting A Diesel Revival Without Knowing Anything

I almost want to poke fun at Kevin for his current situation. He recently acquired two 1990s-era Ford wreckers, both diesel powered. Other than the likelihood of rusted fenders, thanks to his Iowa...

Classic YouTube: This Tire-Frying Mack Is The Stuff Lohnes Dreams About At Night

If there is one guarantee we know about Lohnes, it’s that if the truck is fast, loud and can still be used for work on a daily basis, he will go weak in the knees. If that’s the case, I...

Project Phantom, Part 2: One Step Forward, Three Steps Back

Note: if you haven’t read the first installment of Joe Grippo’s Project Phantom, check it out by CLICKING HERE. (Words and photos by Joe Grippo) The last installment of Project Phantom...

Watch This 434ci Small Block Make 1,440hp With Twin Turbos – New Zealand Hot Rodding, Baby!

We’ll save the jokes about the turbochargers spinning in the opposite direction for another day because this little small block is a meanie! Build in New Zealand and packing a set of...

Random Car Review: 1994 GMC Suburban by Lingenfelter: Would 605 Cubic Inches Please You, Sir?

(Lead and engine photos: Aaron Kiley/Car and Driver) 1994…what a year. Music, news, world events…way too much to dive into without going off on thousands of tangents, so let’s stick...

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Big News: Holley MoParty Sept 18-20, 2020 at Beech Bend Raceway All The Mopar Fun You Can Handle!

The GM guys have their LS Fest, the Ford guys have their Intergalactic Ford Festival, and the Chrysler guys now have the Holley MoParty! This will be a monster event if history is any guide and it...

Son Of An Alco: The 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali Is A Road Going Luxury Locomotive

If you are shopping the top end of the domestic pickup truck market you are looking at heavier duty rigs, likely with all the bells and whistles, a diesel drivetrain, and as much chrome as you can...

New Sticks: COMP Cams HRT Turbo & Supercharger Camshafts for Dodge Gen III HEMI Engines

When it comes to modern hot rodding, there’s nothing more prevalent than boost these days. With factory cylinder heads capable of supporting more power than anyone ever dreamed of, the idea of...