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Corvette C6 Uses Secret Ace Up Its Sleeve Trying to Hit 200 MPH
Corvette C6 Uses Secret Ace Up Its Sleeve Trying to Hit 200 MPH

21 Apr 2024, 18:27 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / This Corvette C6 Grand Sport has a Procharger supercharger under its hood. But does packing over 600 horsepower mean it can reach 200 mph?

 
Half LS3, Half LT5, Pete Aardema's '34 Ford Has Frankenstein for an Engine
Half LS3, Half LT5, Pete Aardema's '34 Ford Has Frankenstein for an Engine

25 Feb 2024, 17:53 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / For those of you not in the know, Pete Aardema and Kevin Braun are a dynamic pair of custom hot rodders and DIY tuners specializing in land speed record racing.

 
Flooded 1963 Chevrolet Nova Gets Deep Cleaning, Goes From Ruined to Superb
Flooded 1963 Chevrolet Nova Gets Deep Cleaning, Goes From Ruined to Superb

18 Dec 2022, 14:06 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Yes, it may not run and drive for now, but it's a pretty first-gen Chevy Nova that took a hurricane beating like a champ

 
The Original Flyin' Miata V8-Swapped ND Mazda MX-5 Is Up for Grabs With 525 HP on Tap
The Original Flyin' Miata V8-Swapped ND Mazda MX-5 Is Up for Grabs With 525 HP on Tap

3 Nov 2022, 22:49 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Arguably the most badass ND Miata on sale right now, this Flyin' Miata with an LS376/525 crate engine is currently listed on Bring a Trailer with 16k miles

 
Ringbrothers STRODE 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Mixes 1,080 HP With Carbon-Fiber Makeover
Ringbrothers STRODE 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Mixes 1,080 HP With Carbon-Fiber Makeover

1 Nov 2022, 21:03 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Even though it started life out in the guise of a 1969 model year Camaro, the STRODE has very little in common with its original persona

 
2013 Corvette Looks Like a Computer Render but It's Real and Headed for Auction
2013 Corvette Looks Like a Computer Render but It's Real and Headed for Auction

18 Sep 2022, 19:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Bebeselea / Restomods have gained some good popularity in the recent year but this Chevrolet Corvette goes beyond that, perfectly combining classic with modern

 
1971 Chevrolet Camaro Packs Twin-Turbo LS3 Surprise With 681 Dyno-Proven Horsepower
1971 Chevrolet Camaro Packs Twin-Turbo LS3 Surprise With 681 Dyno-Proven Horsepower

13 Jun 2022, 19:11 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Instead of any old LS3 swap, this amazing-looking 1971 model year Chevrolet Camaro hides a twin-turbo setup under the hood

 
Does Switching From 87 Octane to 91 Octane Bring Any Benefits For an LS3 Crate Motor?
Does Switching From 87 Octane to 91 Octane Bring Any Benefits For an LS3 Crate Motor?

19 Apr 2022, 18:03 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Choosing the right fuel for your vehicle may be straightforward when it is stock, but if you want to do something else with it, you might want to think twice

 
1991 Land Rover Defender 110 Arkonik Restomod Looks Mean, Packs LS3 Muscle
1991 Land Rover Defender 110 Arkonik Restomod Looks Mean, Packs LS3 Muscle

14 Apr 2022, 20:57 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / A superb restomod of the Defender 110, this body-on-frame brute was upgraded by Charleston-based Arkonik to the tune of $232,965

 
New Land Rover Defender V8 Drag Races LS3 Swap and EV Conversion in Old vs New Showdown
New Land Rover Defender V8 Drag Races LS3 Swap and EV Conversion in Old vs New Showdown

9 Feb 2022, 14:29 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Interesting they may be, but the LS3-swapped and Tesla-powered Defenders play second fiddle to the unibody Defender 90 V8

 
Katech 416 Stroker LS3-Swapped Subaru BRZ Makes Corvettes Tremble With Fear
Katech 416 Stroker LS3-Swapped Subaru BRZ Makes Corvettes Tremble With Fear

29 Oct 2021, 15:42 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / One of the craziest BRZs out there, this fellow is hiding a 6.8-liter monster under the hood. The Katech 416 stroker lays down 500 RWHP

 
Modified 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS Rocks LS3 Muscle and a Centrifugal Blower
Modified 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS Rocks LS3 Muscle and a Centrifugal Blower

18 Sep 2021, 11:33 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / A mostly garage-built restomod, this Camaro SS from the 1968 model year is more than capable of roasting the rear tires into submission

 
1979 Ford F-250 Is a True Purist Trigger
1979 Ford F-250 Is a True Purist Trigger

10 Sep 2021, 14:31 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / This 1979 Ford F-250 Restomod is what a Blue-Oval purist would consider to be a nightmare, while most automotive enthusiasts will probably love it.

 
Murdered-Out 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Flaunts Devilish V8 Muscle
Murdered-Out 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Flaunts Devilish V8 Muscle

8 Sep 2021, 20:09 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Not exactly a universally-liked makeover, this blacked-out Chevelle has a lot going for it in terms of power, handling, and comfort

 
LS3-Swapped 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Ticks All the Right Boxes
LS3-Swapped 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Ticks All the Right Boxes

18 Aug 2021, 18:48 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Instead of an old-school V8 with up to 360 gross horsepower, this 1963 split-window 'Vette is rocking a 495-horsepower LS3 with a hot cam

 
Slammed 1969 Chevrolet C10 Restomod Mixes Original Patina With LS3 Muscle
Slammed 1969 Chevrolet C10 Restomod Mixes Original Patina With LS3 Muscle

5 Aug 2021, 15:00 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Arguably the nicest C10 you'll see all week, this 1969 model features air-bag suspension and a Roadster Shop SPEC Series slammed chassis

 
1966 Chevrolet Chevelle With Cammed LS3 Swap Is Restomodding Done Right
1966 Chevrolet Chevelle With Cammed LS3 Swap Is Restomodding Done Right

31 Jul 2021, 14:25 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Clearly not your typical grandpa car, this 1966 Chevelle features modern underpinnings in the guise of a Roadster Shop SPEC Series chassis

 
LS3-Swapped 1970 Chevrolet El Camino Blends Classic Looks With Modern Power
LS3-Swapped 1970 Chevrolet El Camino Blends Classic Looks With Modern Power

29 Jul 2021, 23:42 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / A tasteful reinterpretation of the good ol' Elky, this one-of-a-kind restomod can be yours for 2021 Chevrolet Corvette 2LT Z51 money

 
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Custom Sleeper Boasts 858-HP Supercharged LS3 Engine
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Custom Sleeper Boasts 858-HP Supercharged LS3 Engine

25 Jun 2021, 22:20 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Remember when Cadillac used to make very desirable and luxurious cars? Now imagine those exact cars with period-correct looks and modern hardware under the skin

 
LS3-Swapped Datsun 510 With Independent Throttle Bodies Is One Glorious Build
LS3-Swapped Datsun 510 With Independent Throttle Bodies Is One Glorious Build

18 Jun 2021, 13:17 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Fascinating from head to toe, this one-off Datsun 510 makes the most of the LS3 swap thanks to ITBs, a dry-sump tank, and a good ol' manual transmission