King of the Road – Donnie Green
It’s not often you get to see the real deal up close and personal—something really special in the world of automobile performance or race-inspired musclecars. So few are these instances that we actually become somewhat numb to the possibility of seeing one, and when we do we can easily overlook it or immediately pass it […]
62 Millimeters – Greg Dudash – High Horsepower Haulers In many competitions, the difference between winning and losing can be measured in fractions of a second and the distance between the victor and the also-rans can be seen through squinted eye and the tiny space marked between a thumb and index finger. For Hampton, Virginia […]
Twin Bees – Separated At Birth Two beautiful Super Bees with an interesting twist. A 1969 ½ 440 6 Pack 4 speed Super Bee that was Dan Lowe’s first car back in 1972. And 30 years later, a basket case 1969 ½ 440 6 Pack Super Bee shows up in Dan’s garage. They were built […]
In 1963, upper management at General Motors sent word from on high that none of their divisions would be allowed or authorized to have formal corporate involvement in auto racing. Long known as a performance-oriented brand, Pontiac was left only one option: turn their attention to production platforms or rebrand altogether. Thankfully for musclecar enthusiasts, […]
From Wild to Wilder – John Gerber
Quick question – how many GMC Typhoons have you ever seen? Did you know such a vehicle even existed? Well, it did, even though this muscular big brother to General Motors Corporation’s ubiquitous Jimmy was only on the scene for a brief span of two years, 1992 and 1993. During that time a grand total […]
Daddy’s Caddy – Stanley/Weiss Racing
Last year, Stanley and Weiss Racing stood the Outlaw Pro Modified world on its head with a 5.64 @ 253mph quarter-mile pass in Las Vegas with their well-known Camaro. Little did most know that John Stanley would be getting an upgrade to his ride very soon. One would generally think it would be another Camaro […]
Holley EFI Expands Lo-Ram Intake Manifold Lineup
Holley is pleased to announce the expansion of their Holley EFI Lo-Ram intake manifold platform. They’ve released a huge assortment of upgrades, service parts and more! For starters, a new black-finish is available for both top-feed and front-feed LS1/2/6 applications. They’ve also released a 105mm snout upgrade for front-feed models (300-621) allowing customers to attach […]
EXTRAORDINARY EVENTS DISCONTINUES BUSINESS OPERATIONS
LOS ANGELES, APRIL 1, 2020 (NEWSWIRE.COM) – Extraordinary Events president, Andrea Michaels, has announced that effective March 20, 2020, Andrea Michaels, Inc. dba Extraordinary Events, is discontinuing all operations. “As a result of the current health and financial crisis,” Michaels said, “we have had to dismiss our team and close our offices.” Extraordinary Events has […]
LS Swapping Your 67-72 C10 Has Never Been Easier!
Holley is pleased to announce the release of new LS swap components for 1967-1972 Chevy C10 Pickups – Hooker Blackheart has released a full lineup of parts for 1967-72 C10 Pickups allowing for a bolt-in LS swap conversion! The new engine mounts will replace your existing stools and allow for use of OE 4th-gen F-body […]
Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders Adds 4 Rechargeable Work Lights to Product Line
WINONA, MN — Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders has added four new Maxxeon® WorkStar® Rechargeable LED Lights to its product line. Dave Monyhan, a self-proclaimed flashlight fanatic and Goodson Sales Manager said, “It’s important to see what you’re doing when you’re working on an engine and these lights are just the ticket.” The […]
All-New Diamond Pistons Web Experience!
The crew at Diamond Pistons is proud to announce our new and improved website is now live! After taking feedback from customers, engine builders, web experts, and Diamond employees, we have spent many months developing, testing, and polishing the new Diamond Pistons web experience. We feel all our racers, builders, dealers, and distributors will appreciate […]
To our Valued Customers, As you may have heard, New Jersey has issued a “Stay at Home Order” for the entire state effective March 21 at 9:00pm. Jesel will be complying with this order and will be temporarily shutting down until such time as we receive further guidance from the state. It is important to […]
Superchips Adds 70HP to 17-19 SHO Ford Taurus
We are excited to announce new tuning coverage for the 2017-2019 Ford SHO Taurus with 3.5L Ecoboost (Dashpaq+ p/n 10601). Superchips is the industry leader in hand held performance tuning and we’re backing that up with impressive tuning for the SHO with up to 70 horsepower gains! We included three tune options built specifically for […]
Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders Expands Selection of PCD and CBN Inserts
WINONA, MN — Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders has several new PCD Inserts and CBN Inserts for cylinder head resurfacing.The inserts are available in two sizes – 3/8” and 1/2” diameters and are 1/8” thick. All are single sided. CBN cutters are used for cast iron heads, including diesel heads and PCDs are […]
We break down the pros and cons of three types of crank-driven boost! There are very few single parts or pieces that can add the power, look, and overall “wow factor” to a high performance street or drag car than a supercharger. As technology has advanced, so too have the types and applications available. RPM […]
Who’s In This Issue – April 2020
THE RIDESGiddyup!…. This no-time mustang is set on full gallup. Nightrain… A sinister C-10 that can really haul the mail! Outta Control…. Steve Wojcik always wanted a ’69 Camaro…but he never planned for things to get this crazy. ‘Murcan Motors … Making Pro Street Great Again doesn’t have to be a cookie cutter operation. Ol’ […]
Who’s In This Issue – March 2020
THE RIDESFrench Toast …This little red Corvette has international flavor—not to mention a boosted LS to smoke the competition! Friday Night Lights… Forget the gridiron—Jesse Lambert and his dad Rodney have been chasing glory at the dragstrip. Party Barge….This Fairmont wagon was thrashed together in just four months for one reason alone: to have fun! […]
Who’s In This Issue – February 2020
THE RIDESLo Blow…This wild ’69 Mustang went from in the mud to in the weeds to in the money! Strictly Business… What you see is all you get with this X275 2000 Camaro. SOL TAKR… The Buchanans may have one of the world’s most wicked family heirlooms, but it wasn’t easy getting there. Still the […]
Who’s In This Issue – January 2020
THE RIDES2019 Top Guns… All the best our pages had to offer from the past year! Fresh Horses… After 27 years of racing, Luciano Vitelli saddles up a new nitrous-assisted pony for 2019-2020. Drag-N-Drive… Summit Racing’s Midwest Drags giveaway 1967 Nova. More Cowbell… I got a fever. And the prescription is Grim Reaper 1.5. Meant […]
Merkel and German auto industry seek ways to restart factories
Chancellor Angela Merkel and German auto industry executives are studying how and when to restart the country’s sprawling factory network amid concerns that some cash-poor suppliers may not survive the damage from the coronavirus pandemic. The bosses of Volkswagen, BMW and Daimler held a crisis call with Merkel on Wednesday, Germany’s Handelsblatt newspaper reported on Thursday. Carmakers […]
It won’t be ‘business as usual for quite a while,’ Unifor says of auto industry
Unifor President Jerry Dias said he anticipates assembly plants coming back online will do so initially as one-shift operations whenever it is determined that they can safely re-open. “Even if they open up, it’s not going to be business as usual for quite a while,” Dias said. “They’ll ease into it based off of parts […]
To our Valued Customers, Jesel is happy to announce that we will be reopening on Monday 3/30. Of course, the health and well being of our employees and their families are our first concern. After careful consideration and with an abundance of caution, per NJ State Guidelines we will be implementing shift work […]
COVID-19 and the auto industry: All the plant shutdowns due to coronavirus
Automakers across the US and Europe have all declared temporary shutdowns, including Detroit’s Big Three. Many have extended shutdowns further. As the novel coronavirus continues to spread across the world, automakers are taking extreme measures in the form of plant closures to halt the spread of COVID-19, which the coronavirus causes. The situation remains fluid as more […]
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