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Engine Power shows you building tips and secrets on assembling and tuning everything from mild performance street engines to full-race monsters.

Latest Engine Power Episodes

Hot Rod Godzilla
We get our hands on Ford’s new 7.3 liter pushrod V-8 Godzilla engine.
Hot Rod Godzilla
Season 11, Episode 12
Crate Horsepower
We dyno test a custom-built 5.3 LS crate engine and talk in-depth about the importance of quality fasteners.
Crate Horsepower
Season 11, Episode 11
Better Breathing for our Big Block Ford
Our 460 Big Block Ford is back! We upgrade it with a weight saving, better flowing induction.
Better Breathing for our Big Block Ford
Season 11, Episode 10
Ford vs Chevy: Small Displacement Showdown
We take a stock 305 Chevy and a 302 Ford and find out dollar for horsepower who comes out on top.
Ford vs Chevy: Small Displacement Showdown
Season 11, Episode 9
SCCA SPEC Mustang Part 2
Our SPEC Mustang Project is back for final touches, as we get it ready to hit the track.
SCCA SPEC Mustang Part 2
Season 11, Episode 8
SCCA SPEC Mustang Part 1
Engine Power embarks on a new project for SCCA’s inaugural SPEC Mustang class.
SCCA SPEC Mustang Part 1
Season 11, Episode 7
Test Sled Reincarnated Stage 2
Our Test Sled has been rejuvenated with a new engine & transmission.
Test Sled Reincarnated Stage 2
Season 11, Episode 6

Engine Power Season 8 Episodes

Will There Be A Big Power Difference On A Mildly Modded AMC 258 Straight 6?
What started as a simple “aerosol overhaul” gets more complicated!
Will There Be A Big Power Difference On A Mildly Modded AMC 258 Straight 6?
Season 8, Episode 1
How To Achieve Power Gains Without Taking Apart Your Engine
There are four basic elements that affect an engine’s performance: spark, fuel, air, and lubrication.
How To Achieve Power Gains Without Taking Apart Your Engine
Season 8, Episode 2
Full-Tilt Build On Our Ford 300 Inline 6 For Serious Power Gains
The six-cylinder Ford’s numbers keep climbing as we give it major cam, piston, and cylinder head upgrades.
Full-Tilt Build On Our Ford 300 Inline 6 For Serious Power Gains
Season 8, Episode 3
Junkyard Ford 445 FE Gets Modern EFI
Our 445 FE is back, a modern EFI system, along with a time-tested tunnel wedge intake made for drivability.
Junkyard Ford 445 FE Gets Modern EFI
Season 8, Episode 4
Complete Rebuild Of An AMC 304 Including Adding Port Fuel Injection
We take the original 304 powerplant from an AMC Javelin, and turn it into a high-tech muscle car bullet.
Complete Rebuild Of An AMC 304 Including Adding Port Fuel Injection
Season 8, Episode 5
Testing 4 Common Engine Building Myths: Which Ones Are True?
It starts with understanding the fundamentals of engine building: valve lash, header sizing, and more!
Testing 4 Common Engine Building Myths: Which Ones Are True?
Season 8, Episode 6
How Camshaft Timing Affects Engine Performance
The first-generation Chevy Small Block deserves its reputation as a powerful and reliable engine.
How Camshaft Timing Affects Engine Performance
Season 8, Episode 7
Reconfiguring A 427 LSX From Naturally Aspirated To Supercharged
We reconfigure our racy 427 LSX from naturally aspirated to supercharged status.
Reconfiguring A 427 LSX From Naturally Aspirated To Supercharged
Season 8, Episode 8
Old School 302 Ford Goes High Tech
We take an old-school 302 Ford and bring it into the 21st century.
Old School 302 Ford Goes High Tech
Season 8, Episode 9
Building A Race-Ready 5.0L Coyote From A Pile Of Parts
Ford’s high-revving modern engine gets some racy parts, then it is put to the test in the dyno cell!
Building A Race-Ready 5.0L Coyote From A Pile Of Parts
Season 8, Episode 10
Building A Naturally Aspirated 6.0L LS Iron Block
We build up a naturally aspirated 6.0 liter LS iron block engine for both track and street duty.
Building A Naturally Aspirated 6.0L LS Iron Block
Season 8, Episode 11
Burnt Junkyard 6.4L Gen III HEMI Rises From The Ashes
A burned-up 6.4L Gen III HEMI is revived with some old school hot rod parts.
Burnt Junkyard 6.4L Gen III HEMI Rises From The Ashes
Season 8, Episode 12
The Great Intake Debate: Dual Vs. Single Plane Intake Manifolds
We test multiple configurations of our V8 to see what makes the biggest difference on the engine dyno.
The Great Intake Debate: Dual Vs. Single Plane Intake Manifolds
Season 8, Episode 13
Turbocharged Ford 300 Inline Six Makes Over 500 HP on the Dyno
Ford’s inline six industrial engine gets what you’ve been asking for...a turbo!
Turbocharged Ford 300 Inline Six Makes Over 500 HP on the Dyno
Season 8, Episode 14
Laying The Foundation To Rebuild A GM 4.3L V6
The first steps you take in building any engine can lay the foundation.
Laying The Foundation To Rebuild A GM 4.3L V6
Season 8, Episode 15
Building Up a New 6.4L Gen III HEMI For Reliable Muscle Car Power
Starting with a bare block, we build a piece of big modern Mopar muscle!
Building Up a New 6.4L Gen III HEMI For Reliable Muscle Car Power
Season 8, Episode 16
Backyard Engine Build
Out of the shop and into the yard!  We take a weekend to rebuild a 350ci small block Chevy V8.
Backyard Engine Build
Season 8, Episode 17
Winning at the Track with the 3000HP Diesel Master
Diesel truck drag racer Lavon Miller has been pushing the boundaries at the strip.
Winning at the Track with the 3000HP Diesel Master
Season 8, Episode 18
Easy Upgrades for a Stock Big Block Chevy
We take a Chevy 454 big block and dial in hard-hauling, heavy-pulling torque.
Easy Upgrades for a Stock Big Block Chevy
Season 8, Episode 19
Back to Basics Part IV
We bring you straightforward information and tips to make your next engine build go quicker and easier!
Back to Basics Part IV
Season 8, Episode 20
Hot Rod LQ9 Cam Swap
Our GM LQ9 engine needs the right ingredients to turn it into a spicy hot rod street bullet.
Hot Rod LQ9 Cam Swap
Season 8, Episode 21
Engine Powers' Favorite Dyno Days
As we say in Engine Power, “Dyno days are the BEST days!” and these are some of our favorite dyno runs.
Engine Powers' Favorite Dyno Days
Season 8, Episode 22

Engine Power Featured Projects

Spicy Sleeper Granada
Spicy Sleeper Granada
DejaVroom Twin Engines
DejaVroom Twin Engines
Ford 300 Turbo
Ford 300 Turbo

Engine Power Builds

The Detroit Muscle crew searches through a big-body boneyard to find a green 1971 Chevy Caprice. In order to separate this car from stereotypical b-body builds.
Fat Stack
15 Episodes
We heard about a 1977 Granada with a great body, but several mechanical issues. We wanted to build a ride that looks like a Sunday driver…until you step on the throttle! With each aftermarket upgrade, our 1977 Ford takes one step closer to that goal.
Spicy Sleeper Granada
5 Episodes
Everyone knows that the Plymouth Road Runner is one of the most iconic American muscle cars ever produced. While some have retained museum-like quality, others have received a personal touch from Mother Nature and Father Time. Detroit Muscle is always on the cutting edge of tackling projects that stand out from the crowd. So look no further than this rough and rugged masterpiece.
Road Burner
9 Episodes
What’s more exciting than an instant classic? Music City Trucks knew they needed to hit the ground running, and they decided to do this by building a classic 1991 GMC Suburban they named Unbreakable. They chose this truck for a few reasons, one being the last of the classic square body style, and another because it’s the biggest SUV of its era. The Suburban is a prime example of a beginner off-road rig where parts are readily available at a reasonable price.
Unbreakable Suburban
8 Episodes
It’s hard to make a DJ5 Mail Jeep cooler than it already is, but Carcass managed to do just that and build an off-road monster that delivers on its mission of conquering any terrain and keeping its character in the process. The guys sought a unique right-hand drive project that could maintain its allure no matter the project’s direction while providing the off-road performance few vehicles can match on the trails. They did this by stripping down the retired mail Jeep and starting from scratch.
Junk Mail DJ5
8 Episodes
We build a wicked dirt track car, starting with a hand-built chassis and hi-tech suspension!
UMP DIRTcar
3 Episodes
A triple threat G-Machine!
Triple Threat Camaro
9 Episodes
The Engine Power guys have turbo guru John Urist in the shop to add big power to GM’s latest Camaro. Twin turbos and the new LT1 powerplant are the perfect recipe to spin the dyno rollers to big numbers…..
2017 Camaro (Hellion)
1 Episodes
Pat and Mike start the transformation of a stock Mustang GT into the Rislone Mustang Sweepstakes Ride. They install a track engineered suspension system, massive brakes, plus wheels and tires.
Yellow Fever Black Magic (Rislone Mustang)
3 Episodes
Mike and Pat modernize a mid 90's themed Pro Street '62 Chevy II Nova.
Pro Street or No Street (Nova)
4 Episodes
The Engine Power guys are impressed with the power gains from the Edelbrock supercharger, so they attack the suspension, clutch and brakes with familiar performance enhancements.
Opposites Attract (Scion)
3 Episodes
Pat and Mike look for big power from the factory supercharged power house found in the Cadillas CTS-V's
Cadillac LSA 427
2 Episodes
A 3 stage build of the durable small block Chevy. A back to basics 355 inch powerplant that makes great reliable power for under 4000 bucks.
In House Power Mouse
4 Episodes
Team installs 200-mph capable suspension on its 1,000-hp '63 Galaxie
Half Mile Hauler (Galaxie)
5 Episodes
C6 Z06 gets new Track Day brake package, suspension upgrades, sticky tires plus get more LS7 power with long-tube headers.
PowerStop Z06
2 Episodes
Pat and Mike team up with Duplicolor to build old skool street rod with Factory Five Racing's '33 hot rod kit
Rattle Can Rod
2 Episodes
Team makes big street/strip power on a budget by stroking a stock 5.0L small block Ford to 347
Black & Blue
3 Episodes
Team resurrects and hot rods Mopar's indestructible 6 cylinder, the bulletproof 225 Dodge Slant Six.
Slant Six
2 Episodes
Team creates over-the-top street/strip pickup wedging a nitrous-powered 427 big block into a compact S10.
Lime Dime
3 Episodes
Transforming an anemic 4 cylinder Mustang with a Ford Racing Coyote Aluminator V8 to become a street legal auto-crosser on steroids.
Barely Legal Mustang
4 Episodes
How-to build a modern Chevy stroker starting from scratch with an LQ4 iron truck block strong enough to survive plenty of turbo boost.
"Iron Animal" 408 Turbo
3 Episodes
Transforming a junkyard Ford flathead into a classic hot rod V8 with prepping the block to handle a stroked rotating assembly.
Ford "Old Skool Flatty"
2 Episodes
70's era Ford inline six by taking it to a local auto machine shop.
Old Skool Six
2 Episodes
Engine Power builds a 4.8 LS on the cheap starting with a junk yard 4.8L iron block out of a Chevy truck.
Budget LS Tech
2 Episodes

Engine Power TV Schedule

Week of Sep 23
Hot Rod Godzilla
Hot Rod Godzilla
Season 11, Episode 12
Week of Oct 7
Crate Horsepower
Crate Horsepower
Season 11, Episode 11
Week of Oct 14
Hot Rod Godzilla
Hot Rod Godzilla
Season 11, Episode 12