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Engine Masters Episode 64: Comparing Gas and E85 in a Nitrous-fed Blown 555ci Big-Block Chevy

David Freiburger wants to go big on the 555ci big-block Chevy out of his Camaro Bonneville racer, adding lots of boost and even more nitrous for the return of Engine Masters.

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Follow MotorTrend's Danny Hoyt as he gets a guided, comprehensive walk-around tour of the newly built 'Kendall Custom', a custom '67 Shelby Mustang GT, commissioned by none other than Kendall Oil. If you're lucky, you just might get to hear this beast fire up!

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HOT ROD Editor-in-Chief John McGann and NHRA lead broadcaster Brian Lohnes sit down with NASCAR champion Joey Logano in this episode of HOT ROD Pod. Logano looks back on his rise from an overconfident young prodigy to a humble, fiercely driven veteran of the sport. He shares the hard lessons learned from early setbacks, the need to stay adaptable as car technology evolves, and the intense mental and physical demands of racing at the highest level. Logano also dives into his relentless pursuit of excellence, his commitment to safety, and how honest teamwork and strong leadership have shaped his success on and off the track.

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On this Episode of 4x4 Garage, presented by RealTruck, we treat our 2023 Toyota Tacoma to some top-quality parts to make it perform as well as it looks. Christian and team add a roof top tent, drop an Eaton ELocker in the front diff to bolster the factory rear locker, add a Superlift leveling kit, and cap it off with some killer wheels and tires!

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HOT ROD Drag Week 2025 once again put the toughest street cars in the country to the test. Over five days and more than 600 miles, racers had to prove they could drive their cars on the street and still lay down serious numbers at the track. From six-second Unlimited cars to 10-second cruisers, the competition was stacked. In the end, Ned Dunphy’s 3,000-hp Dodge Viper was the best of the field, averaging 6.17 at 247 mph to set a new record and lock down the title of America’s Fastest Street Car.

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The Battle for America’s Fastest Street Car | HOT ROD Drag Week 2025

Andy Leach from Cal Auto Creations describes the work involved with bringing this 1933 Pontiac to the 2025 Grand National Roadster Show.

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1933 Pontiac Wins Slonaker Award 2025 | Cal Auto Creations' Andy Leach Talks About What Went Into the Build

Roadkill Nights 2025 took over Woodward Avenue in Pontiac, Michigan, with the wildest LEGAL street racing of the year! Watch the best Big Tire and Small Tire heads-up action as street-legal drag cars go all-out in eliminations for ultimate bragging rights.

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Check out the great racing action at Atco Dragway from HOT ROD Drag Week Day 3.

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David Freiburger takes us on a journey through time as he recalls 20 moments that made the 426 Hemi engine a legend.

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20 Moments That Made the 426 Hemi Engine Great

If you want torque in a naturally aspirated mill then this big-inch 488 Pontiac stroker powerplant proves there’s no replacement for displacement.

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Watch as a 427-inch big-block Chevy makes over 600 HP on the Westech dyno.

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