Horsepower TV

Making power on a budget is the goal of HorsePower this time, as they take a Ford 302 Block and build it up to a 306 cubic inch, 400+ horsepower street-fighter.

A Horsepower first! Mike and Joe bring in a new Dodge Challenger to turbocharge its 6.1 liter Hemi engine. It's all done without any cutting or modification of the factory car. The result is a sleeper that wakes the neighborhood when it runs on the chassis dyno.

Six recent WyoTech grads invade the HorsePower shop to rebuild a U.S. Army soldier's '82 Camaro. They build a new motor, rebuild the trans and upgrade the suspension and brakes before surprising the owner when the work is done.

Another amazing HorsePower first. Joe and Mike drop a new GM Performance Parts E-rod Engine into a Factory Five Racing supercar! Witness the future of hot rodding with a high HorsePower, environmentally friendly motor powering a sleek, sexy Corvette killer.

HorsePower takes its '68 Mustang Track Car to Nashville Super Speedway for a test of speed, cornering and braking. Next, the big sweepstakes giveaway! Plus, a visit to the shop NHRA Pro Stock racers, Greg Anderson and Jason Line. They're building a street-able big block for Jason's Chevy wagon.

Joe and Mike transform a stock Mustang GT to a Roush car with a supercharger, suspension and brake upgrade. Then, they test results on the chassis dyno and on the pavement.

Something unique even for HorsePower: a GM smallblock built with the sturdy, old-style 350 block and the more modern LS top end. What kind of power will this hybrid make? The results might amaze.

HorsePower recycles a new generation 5.7 liter Hemi engine and with only a handful of new parts builds up an elephant beast. Then they feed it with a new piece of EFI technology the helps their budget Mopar makes some impressive dyno numbers.

Horsepower discovers the secrets behind Edelbrock's new F-Force Supercharger for late model muscle cars. Plus, Joe and Mike begin transforming a '98 Camaro into a Champion autocross performer.

HorsePower turns a carbureted 350 smallblock in a '72 Chevelle into a more efficient EFI-Controlled powerplant. The result: better idle, throttle response and fuel efficiency. Also, phase two of the Autocross Camaro project, as Mike and Joe finish their transformation of their F-body street car.

Mike and Joe install several performance upgrades on a 2010 Camaro, including a new Cold air kit, Headers and Exhaust. Then they'll reprogram the computer before testing on the shop's chassis dyno. Also, they'll build a Ford 302 on a budget of two grand.

Horsepower launches a Tri-five project with an original '55 Chevy. First, removing the body to replace the factory frame with a new, custom built foundation. Then, they'll build up the rolling chassis with new suspension and brake components.

After building a super chassis for their new Bel Air build up, Joe and Mike add the latest turbo technology to the classic shoebox car. How about twin turbos on a stout new big block. Plus, they wrap up the whole project with new A/C, electronics and more.  

For the first time in their history, the HorsePower guys bring in a late model Mazda Speed 3 for a Simple air induction, computer programming upgrade. They get blown away with the results on their chassis dyno and on the open road. Also, Joe takes in the history and fun of the annual Hot Rod Reunion in Bowling Green, KY.

Factory Five and Ford team up in the Horsepower shop, along with Mike and Joe to build the coolest '33 roadster on the planet. Using Factory Five's body and chassis, they drop in a new 5-liter Ford engine to create a street rodder dream ride.

The HorsePower guys come to the aid of their neighbors on Trucks! Their vintage 1948 Chevy pickup needs a new engine. It's a six-cylinder 235 cu. In. Chevy that gets machined, rebuilt and dynoed by Mike and Joe. Plus, a new Taurus SHO gets more go with some simple upgrades.

Racers use alcohol for more power at the track. Now, Joe and Mike build the show's first high performance engine running on alcohol. After selecting special parts and building the engine, they'll dyno it to reveal the horsepower benefits.

HorsePower brings back its GM 572 crate engine for the supreme power test. The big block crate engine gets fitted with a nitrous oxide system for a make it or break it horsepower test in the shop's DTS dyno cell. Also, a road trip to one of the heartland's most popular cruise-in events - Somernites. Over a thousand cool cars come to cruise, show and race.

Mike and Joe challenge themselves to build up a junkyard Mopar 360 engine on a TOTAL budget of $1,500. Results are, of course, tested in the dyno cell.

HorsePower spends an entire episode at the Holley LS Fest in Bowling Green, KY. It's a unique event featuring drag racing, autocross competition, a speed/stop challenge and much more. Only GM's LS powered engines can compete.

HorsePower's 572 big block is back - again! This time with specially modified connecting rods and bolts. The goal: Be the first to bring one of these GM crate motors to a thousand Horsepower. Also on the show, a follow-up on Pro Stock star Jason Line's bad Biscayne.

With the help of a guest gearhead, Horsepower installs a re-purposed LS engine in a 1998 Chevy Blazer. It's a unique, low-budget project, complete with transmission re-build.

HorsePower shows side-by-side installations of a supercharger and turbocharger both on late model muscle cars. The viewer gets to compare ease of installation, cost and performance gains to determine the winner.