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Legendary engine-builder Keith Dorton joins the HorsePower guys in the build of a new Dorton series circle track engine. Keith shares shop secrets from more than 40 years of building championship race engines.

Keith Dorton, Master of Power

Time again to wake up Project "Deep Sleep" - HorsePower's '97 T-bird hiding a 427 cubic inch small block beast. Today, the guys put final touches on their stealthy, Mustang and Camaro killer.

Buttoning Up and Tuning the 427 Stroker in Our Thunderbird Sleeper

This time we use a bunch of re-purposed parts, and a whole lot of massaging to build a real world bracket race engine that's got plenty of competitive, consistent power.

Budget Bracket Racing Engine

HorsePower helps legendary racer Mario Andretti build a supercharged, modified, stylized Signature Camaro. It's a one-of-a-kind car with a special mission. It's destined for the Auction block with all money going to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Mario Andretti Camaro Supercar

HorsePower visits the inaugural "Run to Music City". It's a pro touring event loaded with Beautiful old muscle cars, all modified for power and performance on the autocross, the Speed-stop challenge and the road course. Plus, we show how to pump the performance of a six-cylinder Mustang GT.

HorsePower Goes Pro Touring

It's a HorsePower first - the buildup of a classic Buick 350 small block. From the boneyard to the dyno cell, discover how to enhance the factory performance of a little-known Chevy cousin and keep its original looks.

Building The "Other" 350 Small Block Engine

The LS engine and the first generation Camaro are a match made in high performance heaven. With help from engine specialists, ATK, the HorsePower guys build a carbureted 408 version with hopes for big numbers on the dyno. Plus, a one-of-a-kind race event where Prestolite gathers late model muscle machines for their MMX Shootout on the strip.

Hybrid LS for a Classic '69 Camaro

The HorsePower guys install their uniquely designed, newly built LS engine in a '69 Camaro, along with a race-ready trans. Then it's put up or shut up, as they pay it off at a Quarter-mile drag strip. Also go behind the scenes at the home of a top tool box manufacturer.

Hybrid LS Camaro Payoff

HorsePower embraces the latest supercharging technology from Edelbrock and applies it to a new, Hemi-powered Dodge Challlenger. Plus, a "heads-up" on picking pistons.

Modern Supercharging for a Modern Muscle Car

Water/methanol injection has been used successfully since World War II as a way to enhance power by increasing octane. HorsePower conducts a pair of first-ever tests - one for naturally-aspirated engines, another for turbo engines. The results may astonish you.

HorsePower Explores the "Chemical Intercooler"

HorsePower discovers a non-dyno way to test engines before they're installed. It's an engine run stand they also use for carb tuning. Plus, a look at how race car stopping power goes into new street car brake kits.

Engine Run Stand Tuning

HorsePower's back to the second annual Holley LS Fest. An event where LS-only powered cars compete on the drag strip, the autocross and even a drift car challenge.

All LS and All High Performance Fun

HorsePower sets out to build the absolute ultimate sleeper machine. A 1978 Buick Century wagon that will be loaded with all-new high performance parts and power. First order of business: a hefty nine-inch rearend, performance suspension and brakes and more.

Project "Sucker Punch"

HorsePower continues its build of a Buick sleeper station wagon. Time to get serious with a Pontiac block, precisely machined at Butler Performance, built up with high performance parts, plus a turbo charger! It all climaxes with a power test on the dyno.

"Sucker Punch" Powerplant

This time they find a junkyard Cadillac 500 big block and use some modern-day performance parts to make a monster out of GM's biggest luxury car engine. As expected, the final truth is in the dyno numbers.

The Caddy 500 "Other Engine" Build Up

The 360 was AMC's unsung hero of power. In production for many years, they're an affordable foundation for a performance build. Our build comes loaded with valuable tech tips and money-saving shortcuts. It also comes with an impressive payoff in the horsepower department.

AMC "Other Engine" Build Up

Teaming up with Arrington Performance, renown Hemi experts, HorsePower builds a modern-day, 3rd generation engine. However, they top it with an old school cars and giant, roots-style supercharger. Hot, new-world technology meets cool, old-world looks and power!

"Newstalgia" Blown Hemi

Today, HorsePower brings back a smallblock Chevy "Mule Motor" to test several popular bolt-on components to test each for power gains. Everything from different style headers to nitrous oxide. Since the "dyno don't lie", results will be valuable. Plus, a test of a performance tuner on Ford's new Eco Boost engine.

Bang for the Buck Performance Mods

This time the finale of Project Sucker Punch, HorsePower's Buick Century station wagon being built as the ultimate sleeper machine. A 461 turbocharged Pontiac engine goes in along with race-ready transmission and the works, before a payoff on the street.

Sucker Punch Finale & 461 Oldsmobile Motor Build

HorsePower builds a budget Chevy Vortech engine, showing viewers how to machine and prep a rebuilt engine at home. Then, to top it off, the guys will install Edelbrock's New E-Street EFI system on the Vortech and spin it up on their engine dyno.

E-Street Vortech Build

This time HorsePower's all about improving cylinder head performance on a low-to-no budget. We'll take you through the steps of refreshing heads at home. Plus, a visit the Nashville Nationals Goodguys car show.

Budget Cylinder Head Refresh

HorsePower goes on a salvage yard treasure hunt and finds a pair of 351 smallblocks -- Cleveland and Windsor. After twin teardowns, exploring the characteristics of each, the guys start the first of two performance build-ups.

Tearing Down a Pair of 351 Small Blocks: Windsor vs Cleveland

Part 2 of HorsePower's dual Ford 351 project, as the guys complete the build of a Cleveland engine and then turn their attention to the Windsor engine. Using some original parts and aftermarket heads and intake, the guys transform the Windsor into a better-performing Clevor (or mock Cleveland).

351 Small Block Dyno Shootout: Windsor vs Cleveland

Ford's hot new 5 liter Coyote engine has power to spare from the factory. But, see what happens when the HorsePower team modifies it with a new supercharger system. Plus, with new performance suspension and brakes... they turn a late model Mustang into the ultimate power pony.

5.0 Mustang Blown To Go

This time HorsePower rescues a discarded Olds 350 for a budget build. With a frugal selection of performance upgrades, the goal is to double the original factory horsepower output. Also, on the show the HorsePower guys show you how to tune your truck hauler for better performance and fuel economy.

An Old "Olds" Repurposed for New Power

HorsePower joins forces with the School of Automotive Machinists to build a LS engine for a street legal, drag racing Camaro. The car will ultimately compete in heads up competition in the LSX race series.

Building the Ultimate True Street Race Engine

HorsePower takes in a late model, modified Mustang for a fuel system swap. Their new state-of-the-art system is what it takes to feed a powerful hungry stallion. Plus, helpful, money-saving tech tips for all DYI guys.

High Performance Fuel System Upgrade

It's a first for HorsePower - putting together a four-banger, high performance engine dedicated to oval, dirt track competition. It's amazing how much power you can pack into a small race engine designed especially for dirt tracks.

Building a Ford 2.3L 4-Cylinder Lima Engine For The Dirt Track

HorsePower brings in a modified, late model Corvette to demonstrate the latest in high-tech engine tuning. Plus, a visit to the Holley Hot Rod Reunion where nostalgia racing rules.

Modern EFI Tuning and Old Skool Drag Racing

The Woodward Dream Cruise each attracts tens of thousands of cool cars, and HorsePower visits the most successful event ever. It's a feast of muscle cars, custom cars and vintage rides.

HorsePower Invades the World's Largest Car Event

On this special episode, we present a treasure of tips on how to machine a block in the home garage. Plus, the basics of cylinder head porting. It's all about gettin' 'er done on the cheap!

At-home Engine Machining and Cylinder Head Porting

HorsePower explores new LS engine innovations and an LS engine swap competition. Plus, an assortment of budget tech tips useful to every DYI guy.

Parade of LS Power

Ford's famed 302, stroked to 331 cubic inches, is a popular platform for street and strip. This time, HorsePower builds a 331, using a new-age aftermarket EFI to feed it.

Building an EFI Ford 331

HorsePower gets behind the scenes access to the complete creation of a new limited-edition COPO Camaro. You'll witness the streamlined engine-building process and the meticulous car assembly of this rare Camaro designed for Stock Eliminator competition.

The New GM COPO Camaro

HorsePower celebrates Edelbrock's 75 years of high performance with a special build on a new 5.0L Mustang. The car gets a new E-Force supercharger, Ford Racing suspension, exhaust and more. It's also a car to be given away to a lucky PowerBlock viewer.

Edelbrock Anniversary Supercharged Mustang

HorsePower goes into complete details of a smallblock Chevy stroker engine build. This how-to shows everything you need to know about engine blueprinting, preparation and the build of the budget-minded engine short block.

Summit Racing 383 Stroker Pt. 1

Part two of a detailed build of a 383 Chevy stroker smallblock. This time: engine tech and installation of the top end. The finale: testing this budget-friendly engine in the dyno room.

Summit Racing 383 Stroker Pt. 2

Talk about a pocket rocket! The HorsePower guys found a unique home for one of their LS-1 engines -in the engine bay of a Mazda RX-7! This show is all about turning a little 1992 sporty car into beast on the road course - complete with new tranny, performance suspension and more.

LS RX-7

The Mopar 451 C.I. stroker is arguably the best BB combination available. It's made by dropping a 440 crankshaft into a 400 block. This week's HorsePower take's you down a how-to path of what's involved to build a reliable torque wrenching big block that produces big numbers on the dyno.

Big Block Mopar Match Up

HorsePower makes its first journey to a Texas Mile event, where it's about top speed on one mile of concrete. Hot rods are pushed to the limits, and speed records will be shattered at this bi-annual festival of speed.

Driving the Texas Mile

Coyote Stock is a hot new, heads-up racing class. This time the HorsePower Guys drop a sealed 5.0L engine into a Mustang LX - along with race trans, suspension and brakes - to create a classy, class contender.

Coyote-Powered Racer

No high-dollar engine build this time. HorsePower presents a trio of helpful, budget-minded tech segments enthusiasts can use at home. Plus, a secret look at tomorrow's cool shop tools today.

Cheap, Useful Tech

After John shows how to build your own set of headers, the HorsePower shop will get a new, state-of-the-art Superflow dyno upgrade. After trying it out, they'll also install and demo a new flow bench, designed to test air flow in heads and other components.

High Tech Engine Testing

HorsePower sets the stage for ground-shaking horsepower, with the buildup of a 496 cubic inch big block. After testing it naturally-aspirated, they'll use not one, but two power adders - pushing the power limit in the dyno cell.

Double Power Adder Big Block

HorsePower gets all-access to discover how high performance cam shafts are designed, manufactured and tested. Plus, a visit to the Super Chevy show in Memphis, TN.

Camshaft Creation Secrets and a Super Chevy Celebration

HorsePower kicks off a unique project car build - a Nissan 240 SX, powered by a Chevy LS engine and other components that'll transform a little sports car into road course giant.

HorsePower's Nissan 240/LS Launch

This time the HorsePower guys build a stout Chevy LS with high performance parts dropping it in their Nissan 240 project car. Then, it's off to a nearby road course to test the car's power and driving performance.

HorsePower's Nissan 240/LS Finale

A champion Pro Stock racer pitches in to bring a '55 Chevy back to life. And the guys will install and test some new supercharger technology.

Restarting a '55 Chevy 350 Small Block After Sitting for Over 10 Years

After rescuing a 300 inline from the boneyard, the HorsePower guys will show how to completely prep and machine the block and assemble the cylinder head.

A Buildup of Ford's Classic Inline Six

HorsePower reprises some favorite, useful engine tech how-to designed for budget-minded DYI guys. Then, it's off to Southern California where generous hot-rodders support Edelbrock's charity car show.