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I spent the first half of the 1970s wrenching on supercharged fuel Funny Cars. Those familiar with the breed know that even ...
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Fox Body Mustang Paxton Supercharger Install: A New Blower Pumps Big Air Into Our Project Car’s Engine

We're back with another installment of our Project T-top Coupe build series. For those who are new to the saga, HOT ROD senior editor KJ Jones, technician extraordinaire Saul "the Surgeon" Gutierrez, ...
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The science of supercharged engines and their distinct whine

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Ford Debuts Megazilla 2.0 Crate Engines. The Big One Pumps Out Over 1,000 Horsepower!

Ford has great news for those who want to build a track monster around a Ford-branded V8 engine. The automaker has just debuted two new supercharged crate engines. The 7.3-liter V8 is rated at over ...

What Is The Difference Between The Dodge Charger's 8HP70 And 8HP90 Transmissions?

You can easily find the automatic 8HP70 and 8HP90 transmissions in Dodge Chargers today, but there are a few differences ...
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Direct Connection Reignites HEMI® Crate Engine Lineup With Relaunch of Supercharged 1,000-horsepower Hellephant, Race-ready Drag Pak Engines

1,000-horsepower Direct Connection Hellephant A30 426 Supercharged Crate HEMI® engine relaunches with suite of new engine upgrades Updated NHRA championship-winning Direct Connection 354 Supercharged ...