Aftermarket
-
Aftermarket supplier Forgeline is offering wheels made with carbon-fiber barrels and aluminum centers.
-
Cutesy VW New Beetle truck conversion available for DIYers
A company called Smyth Performance has a do-it-yourself conversion kit to turn a VW New Beetle into an especially cute ute.
Sean Szymkowski -
GM says it won't cut anyone out with untunable mid-engine 2020 Chevrolet Corvette ECU
GM knows the aftermarket is an important bloodline for the mid-engine 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8, but security is a top priority.
Sean Szymkowski -
Michigan firm develops Ford F-150 bed caps that add a Mustang fastback look
Michigan Vehicle Solutions saw an opening and figured it was time to shake up the truck bed cap segment. Enter the fastback bed cap. Yes, it's inspired by a Ford Mustang Fastback of yore, and it's available for purchase. The Drive spoke with the company's CEO Rich Oliver in a Friday report, who...
Sean Szymkowski -
Do performance air filters actually work?
Air filters are one of the easiest and quickest components to swap out for an aftermarket part, and plenty of companies claim their design will increase horsepower, torque, and improve acceleration. Do they? Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained is here to answer that question. For the test, he...
Sean Szymkowski -
1930 Ford Model A Sedan hot rod seethes with style
The 1930 Ford Model A sedan was a rather mundane thing. The Model T is credited with first putting Americans behind the wheel, and the 1932 Ford became a hot rod icon, but the 1928-1931 Ford is mostly forgotten. Put it in the hands of a rock star and a hot rod shop, though, and the Model A can...
Sean Szymkowski -
Nissan will make it easier for owners to customize their Titan and Titan XD pickups with the announcement of a factory-approved lift kit. Installing the kit does not void the truck's factory warranty, which will likely make it an appealing option for owners. In under four hours, a Nissan dealer can fully install the ICON Vehicle Dynamics-sourced lift kit, which provides up to 3 inches of lift without the need for cutting or drilling. The entire process is a simple bolt-on installation. Aside from the adjustable-height coil-over shock absorbers, the kit also includes custom rod end bearings...
-
The Devilray is a modern Chevy C2 Corvette
Many regard the second-generation Chevrolet Corvette as the best-looking of the breed over the sports car's seven generations. Its futuristic, yet simple lines evoked pure passion from nearly every angle. Plus, in its first year, it featured the iconic split-window at the rear. Decades later, N2A...
Sean Szymkowski -
Why would anybody want a Hennessey F-150 VelociRaptor 6x6?
Pickup trucks are uniquely American vehicles. They were first envisioned to not only transport people but also to haul whatever their owners needed in a bed. Today, pickup trucks do a whole lot more. But, why would anyone want one of Hennessey's new F-150 VelociRaptor 6x6 trucks? Well, because...
Sean Szymkowski -
This wild off-road Mazda Miata isn't afraid to get dirty
The Mazda Miata has traditionally been tasked with one duty: to provide a pure driving experience. However, someone decided to get a little dirty to create the cutest, angriest off-roader we've ever seen. This off-road Miata was spotted at a recent Cars and Coffee event in Minneapolis and...
Sean Szymkowski -
Lowriders to invade high-brow event in Pebble Beach
Born in Southern California, lowrider culture has had a significant impact on car culture at large, though the style has never quite achieved much direct attention. Because of this, a trio of high-class lowriders is set to invade Pebble Beach this week in an effort to showcase the culture and...
Sean Szymkowski -
The Chevy V-8-powered Ferrari 250 GTE is for sale
Tampering with vintage Ferraris is seen as a big no-no to many gearheads, but one gearhead said to hell with tradition. This 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE surfaced about two years ago and made a splash with its 302 cubic-inch Chevrolet V-8 under the hood. Now, it's up for sale. The ChevFerrari surfaced for...
Sean Szymkowski -
For youngsters who have only known the "Fast and Furious" franchise to be about explosions and high-flying stunts, there was a simpler time. It was a time when the craziest stunt a character pulled was leaping off of a semi truck onto a Toyota Supra, the film was released on VHS, and a star car was none other than a Volkswagen Jetta. We miss those days. New fans of the series may not recognize this guy, but it's Chad Lindberg, the actor who played Jesse in the original "The Fast and the Furious" from 2001. And this is a replica of his car: a 1995 Volkswagen Jetta. Dominic Dubreuil, marketing...
-
Singer and Williams team up for 500-hp, 9,000-rpm Porsche 911 engine
Singer Vehicle Design and Williams Advanced Engineering are clearly trying to coax us into making poor financial decisions because the duo have announced plans for one hell of an engine collaboration. It's an air-cooled, 4.0-liter Porsche flat-6 engine that makes—wait for it—500...
Sean Szymkowski -
This Acura Integra just went 200 miles per hour
By the end of this video, I guarantee that you'll be rooting for Myles. You see, Myles races his mega-modified Acura Integra. It has a big turbo, some serious aero modifications, and a singular goal of going very fast over the course of a 1/2-mile of runway. Myles holds the record in this space for...
Jeff Glucker -
This Supra-powered Jeep Wrangler seeks a new owner
There are few Japanese engines that gain the recognition Toyota's 2JZ inline-6 does. Not only was this 1990s-era Toyota Supra engine over-engineered for the time, it's also incredibly reliable and can handle oodles of power when the aftermarket touches it. Does it have any business in a Jeep...
Sean Szymkowski -
McLaren launches slew of carbon fiber accessories for Sports Series cars
McLaren hasn’t forgotten about the owners of its Sport Series cars. After launching a line of carbon fiber accessories for the Super Series cars (MP4-12C, 650S, and 675LT), now the Sports Series cars (the 540C, 570S, and 570GT) have received some love in the form of a carbon fiber embrace...
Sean Szymkowski -
Chevy introduces new crate engines, performance parts at SEMA
The Specialty Equipment Manufacturer's Association show in Las Vegas is best know as the showcase for performance and customization parts from aftermarket suppliers. However, the mainstream automakers use the show to introduce new models and accessory parts of their own. At this year's show...
Kirk Bell -
The OnStar vehicle infotainment, navigation and security system will be familar to owners of newer GM products, but soon you won't even need a GM vehicle to benefit from the technology. Revealed at CES back in March, OnStar FMV, "For My Vehicle", is an aftermarket mirror that features several of the features you'd expect from OnStar, such as turn-by-turn navigation, hands-free calling, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, automatic crash response and more. From July 24th you'll be able to buy the unit from Best Buy for £299.99. Installation is another $75 and you'll have to pay another...
-
Baldwin Motion Introduces Fantastic Five Package
Aftermarket tuner Baldwin Motion has just released a "Fantastic Five" package for the Camaro SS that consists of five different levels of available power, from 525 horsepower up to 800. The base SS-427 is the 525 horsepower model, and it comes with a new exhaust, race-prepped aluminum cylinder...
Tim Healey -
Lingenfelter Supercharger Package Now Available For 2008-2010 Challengers
Owners of 2008-2010 Dodge Challengers can now add even more power to their cars, thanks to Lingenfelter. The company is offering a supercharger for 2008-2010 Challengers that can be installed on either the 5.7-liter V-8 or the 6.1-liter V-8. The Magnuson TVS2300 unit has a 160-degree thermostat...
Tim Healey -
VIDEO: Supercharged Mustang V-8 Makes 600 HP On Dyno
For those of you out there who like watching engines on dynos, this is for you. The engine you'll see below is an Edelbrock-supercharged 5.0 V-8 that pounds out 600 horsepower and 524 lb-ft of torque. It's important to note that Edelbrock hasn't released official numbers, but this video from the...
Tim Healey -
ProCharger Supercharger On The Way For V-6 Mustangs
The automotive aftermarket has not forgotten about V-6 powered Mustangs. ProCharger, which already makes a supercharger that adds 140 horsepower to the 5.0-liter V-8 GT, is about to introduce a new supercharger for the 3.7-liter V-6, which makes 305 horsepower in stock form. With eight pounds of...
Tim Healey -
First Look: 2012 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet
We've already brought you a preview of Ford's 2012 Cobra Jet Mustang--a purpose-built drag-racer--and now we have the official skinny from Ford. Priced at $91,900 for the entry-level version and $103,980 for a fully-loaded model, the 2012 Cobra Jet will be available in three colors: Winner White...
Tim Healey