Tag: LSX

We got wind that Dart’s new LS block was nearly complete and a recent dyno session with a 434-cubic inch version confirmed our suspicions! The motor made 740 hp at, wait for it…7000 rpm! But that’s not all, it carried the peak hp a loooooooong way. How long, how about 690 hp at 8,000 rpm…with […] More »

Fast cars are supposed to look “mean” and “tough” and “angry” right? Most of the time that’s true, but we should also appreciate those that are fast and just plain pretty. Check out this Trans-Am for example. The paint is a fantastic purple. I know, that’s not really a “manly” color, but who cares? This […] More »

So far as I know, there are only a handful of production cars that have a redline in the vicinity of 9000 rpm. Even among those rare few (the new 911 GT3 comes to mind), none of them make power anywhere near the scale of this. Probably because they’re not race cars. Whatever. They should […] More »

The Chevy Monza was a weird little car. Not just in the way it looked, but because of what it was supposed to be. Would you believe that Chevrolet had initially planned to build this thing with a wankel rotary engine? It would’ve been like an all american RX-3. Those plans were eventually scuttled due […] More »

Along with other obvious reasons, the flat plane crank in many Ferraris is partially responsible for the insanely awesome sound and high-RPM power. Yes, they’re a DOHC motor and an LS isn’t, but Lingenfelter is using the same technology in their 358 CI LS-powered 5th. Gen Camaro race car. It not only sounds amazing and […] More »

Hugger Orange is simply one of those GM colors you either love or hate. I happen to love it and really wish GM offered the bold color beyond the 1999 model year. Alas, maybe its exclusivity adds to its allure, as according to different sites only 1402 Hugger Orange Camaros were produced in ’99. Those […] More »

There’s just so much ridiculous stuff in this video, I had to share it. A Trail Blazer that drags bumper and runs nines? Check. Fox Body Mustang with an LSX? Check. Professional stunt men? uh… Check? Closed course… Seriously? Who is going to believe that. Next thing you know there going to tell me the […] More »