Horsepower TV
Season 1999
Every gearhead wants power and this show reveals the secrets from simple street machine bolt-ons to building complete engines and cars. Hosts Joe Elmore and Mike Galley reveal engine building secrets, tips, tricks and shortcuts.
Where to Watch Season 1999
20 Episodes
- Bolt On Power For The TrackE1
Bolt On Power For The TrackTalk about a throwback...it's the first episode of Horsepower TV ever! Chuck and Joe bolt on a few extra horsepower to Project Pony Car. After installing a nitrous kit, they take it to the track to test it out. Then, they use an old '39 Buick chassis to demonstrate how to bring a street rod into the '90s with a front end kit. Later, it's down to Orlando for the world's ultimate street car shootout - the Real World Street Nationals. - How To Bolt On 100 Horsepower To A Grocery-GetterE3
How To Bolt On 100 Horsepower To A Grocery-GetterDo you want to bolt-on an extra 100 horsepower to your grocery-getter? You can and we show you how! Joe and Chuck take a wagon and add a supercharger. Then, they take a look at intakes and help you find the best manifold for your machine. - Install Day: '71 Chevelle Gets Its 502 Big Block, Transmission and ExhaustE4
Install Day: '71 Chevelle Gets Its 502 Big Block, Transmission and ExhaustProject Blue Thunder get it's power! We drop in the 502 GM big block along with installing headers, the transmission, and an exhaust system. We also give out some pin striping tips as a pro takes the paintbrush to our '32 roadster. - '71 Chevelle Gets A New Suspension SetupE6
'71 Chevelle Gets A New Suspension SetupBreathing life into the 502 big block - Project Blue Thunder. It get a new rear end along with suspension and a new fuel system. Then, we head to the track to look at how to run with the top competitors on a modest budget. Plus, header tech tips. - Building a 572 c.i. Hemi In Hopes Of Making 900 HorsepowerE7
Building a 572 c.i. Hemi In Hopes Of Making 900 HorsepowerIt's Mopar madness in the Horsepower shop as we build a high-powered Hemi. The 572 cubic inch monster will hopefully hit the 900 horsepower mark when we're done. Then, we hit the track for some nostalgia street racing. - Finding More Power With A High-Performance Tune-UpE8
Finding More Power With A High-Performance Tune-UpWe head under the hood of our 1991 stock Pontiac Firebird after a baseline dyno run to give it some performance upgrades. A high-performance tune-up including upgrades to the manifold, ignition and more will give this car power within a $10,000 budget. Then, we hit the road and visit a hot rod hangout in Orlando, FL. - Exhausting All The Options To Get Maximum Power From A Pontiac FirebirdE9
Exhausting All The Options To Get Maximum Power From A Pontiac FirebirdAfter exhaustive research we've found more power in Project Budget Bird. But how much? We cut on the exhaust to solve some problems and bolt on new headers and a high-flow exhaust system. Then, it's back to the dyno for another run. We use a flow bench to see which cylinder head machining gives you the most for your money. Then, it''s off to Florida for a drag race. - Shocks, Springs, and Sway Bars: Pontiac Firebird Suspension UpgradeE10
Shocks, Springs, and Sway Bars: Pontiac Firebird Suspension UpgradeWe're handling the suspension of our Budget Bird in the final phase! The Pontiac Firebird gets control arms, performance springs, a solid new track bar, gas shocks, sway bar, and more. - Rebuilding A 454 Big Block For The Grocery-Getter WagonE11
Rebuilding A 454 Big Block For The Grocery-Getter WagonWe fix up the grocery-getter and re-build the 454 big block with a trip to the machine shop and our own shop with a high-performance re-build kit. Then, we fire it up on our live engine test stand. Then we show you some Horsepower mishaps with behind the scenes bloopers. - Re-building the Interior Of The '71 ChevelleE12
Re-building the Interior Of The '71 ChevelleWe're going to attack the interior of Project Blue Thunder - our 1971 Chevelle. It's time to go inside the cockpit and show you how to cover seats, install a headliner, and carpet the floor. Then, it's a tip on how to choose the right rods and rod mods. Plus, we go behind the scenes with one of the quickest cars on two wheels. - Building Up A Hot Rod HondaE13
Building Up A Hot Rod HondaSports compacts are in, so of course we had to do one! We're building up a Honda (Acura to be specific) into a hot rod including headers, high-performance exhaust, and a new set of power pulleys. Plus, we add an ignition upgrade and nitrous kit. Then we take it to the chassis dyno to see how much power it puts out. - Tweaking A Camaro Transmission With A Shift Relocation KitE15
Tweaking A Camaro Transmission With A Shift Relocation KitWe're tweaking the transmission on the '84 Camaro with a shift relocation kit. It'll put a new thrill into grabbing gears. Then, we install a new shifter in the Firebird for shorter, solid throws. Next, take a look at some options for cam drives for your ride before we head to one of America's top cruise spots. - Dropping A 500ci Big Block Between The Fenders Of A '71 DusterE16
Dropping A 500ci Big Block Between The Fenders Of A '71 DusterIf you're plum crazy about Mopars, buckle up! We're dropping a 500 cubic inch big block into a 1971 Duster. We're also adding a new driveshaft, high-performance starter, and programmable ignition system. Then, we take our bracket beast to the track. - Swapping A Wagon's Automatic For a High-Performance 5-SpeedE17
Swapping A Wagon's Automatic For a High-Performance 5-SpeedWe have an automatic cure for any transmission troubles you may be having! We're swapping the automatic trans in Chuck's grocery-getting wagon with a high-performance, 5-speed overdrive. Plus, line lock tech for better launches at the track. Then, we head to one of the biggest Chevelle shows out there! - Using The Retro Tech Approach To Give A Ford FE New LifeE18
Using The Retro Tech Approach To Give A Ford FE New LifeWe use some retro techniques to bring new life to an old Ford FE. We use a high-performance re-build kit plus a new camshaft, aluminum heads, intake manifold, and more. Then, we install a new sound system on a street machine.