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V8TV Muscle Car of the Week: 1971 Hemi ‘Cuda Survivor Video

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kwQ4Nk0jrs The 1971 Hemi 'Cuda evolved slightly in design from 1970 with the addition of the fender "gills" and the revised 4-light nose and grille, but the good news is that the mighty 425 horse power 426 cubic-inch hemispherical headed V8 remained unchanged in power ratings for 1971. This version is wearing Tor-Red, a bright color that is … [Read more...]

Buy Tickets Now for the Lateral-G Sema 2014 “Meet and Greet”

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Last years Lateral-G party was a great success. It was held at Margaritaville in Las Vegas, during Sema week. We had our own private room, a wonderful fajita bar with all you can eat food, and seating for 150. There was a private bar and servers also. One wall has floor to ceiling glass for a great view of the strip. Mostly, it's just a great place to hang out and meet other … [Read more...]

Tmcp #223 The Chevelle Gets A Chassis Dyno Tune At Karl Performance!

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In this episode of the podcast show, I got the chance to do something I’ve always wanted to do: cover a full chassis dyno tune from start to finish! Even better was that I got the chance to see it happen on my very own ’64 Chevelle! To top it off, I got to take it to the place that assembled the engine in the first place, Karl Performance in Ankeny, IA. Karl Performance is my … [Read more...]

Nasty crash at the Colorado Street Outlaws Drag Racing Event

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Just a lesson for all to make sure that your safety equipment is installed correctly. This guy was very fortunate to walk away from this crash with only minor injuries. For that I am very thankful, and it's a great reminder that things can happen in an instant, so you need to make sure that you're properly protected. Drag racer Kelly Harvey walked away with only minor … [Read more...]

Tmcp #222 Dennis Pittsenbarger On His All New Tv Show “highway To Sell!”

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This weeks special release interview is with great friend of the show Dennis Pittsenbarger (he was last on in Episode 123). Dennis is a veteran radio show host and big time “car dork” that cannot help but get his hands dirty on anything automotive. His specialty is paint and body and he has been featured in Hot Rod magazine articles doing just that. Dennis is loud, boisterous, … [Read more...]

Goodguys 28th West Coast Nationals: Pleasanton, Ca.

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Goodguys West Coast Nationals 2014 By: Tony Huntimer Historically (many years ago), if I remember correctly, the West Coast Nationals had been reserved for vehicles manufactured prior to some year around the early 60s. But now it’s the 28th Goodguys West Coast Nationals (presented by Flowmaster) in Pleasanton, CA. Now the cutoff year for this event has jumped all the way up … [Read more...]

September ’14 Feature of the Month: Stacey’s ‘69 RS Camaro built by Speedtech Performance

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  Thunder Down Under Stacey’s ‘69 RS Camaro built by Speedtech Performance While Speedtech was located in Canada a call came in from Stacey in Australia to order up a Speedtech Pro Touring Subframe package for his mostly stock ’69 Camaro SS. After discussing the potential of the suspension’s handling capability, Stacey realized the frame was better off in a g-machine … [Read more...]

USCA at Michigan International Day 2: BFG Hot Lap Challenge

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Another day of fun ensued on Sunday, with the competitors hitting the road course for the BF Goodrich Hot Lap Challenge. With almost half of the NASCAR oval involved, a chicane kept the speed to sub mach. Lap times were blistering, the fast time even quicker than was turned during the 14 hour Chumpcar race the day before. Several participants and yours truly took a stint in the … [Read more...]