HorsePower

As the forerunner of high performance, how-to television, Horsepower still leads the pack with its jam-packed lineup. With engine projects ranging from torque beasts for the strip, to budget-friendly daily drivers, Horsepower covers all the bases. Joe Elmore, Mike Galley and John Bouchard explore unique engine swaps, power-adder tests and new muscle machine technology.
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Episodes

  1. S2012 E1 - Project "Sucker Punch"
    January 8, 2012
    17min
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    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 rear end, performance suspension and brakes and more.
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  2. S2012 E2 - Sucker Punch Powerplant
    January 15, 2012
    17min
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    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 turbocharger! It all climaxes with a power test on the dyno.
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  3. S2012 E3 - The Caddy 500 "Other Engine" Build Up
    January 22, 2012
    17min
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    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.
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  4. S2012 E4 - AMC "Other Engine" Build Up
    January 29, 2012
    17min
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    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.
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  5. S2012 E5 - Newstalgia Blown Hemi
    February 5, 2012
    17min
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    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!
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  6. S2012 E6 - Bang for the Buck Performance Mods
    February 12, 2012
    17min
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    Today, HorsePower brings back a small block 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 EcoBoost engine.
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  7. S2012 E7 - Sucker Punch Finale & 461 Oldsmobile Motor Build
    February 19, 2012
    18min
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    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.
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  8. S2012 E8 - E-Street Vortech Build
    February 26, 2012
    17min
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    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.
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  9. S2012 E9 - Budget Cylinder Head Refresh
    March 4, 2012
    17min
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    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.
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  10. S2012 E10 - Twin Ford 351 Builds Pt.1
    March 11, 2012
    17min
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    HorsePower goes on a salvage yard treasure hunt and finds a pair of 351 small blocks -- Cleveland and Windsor. After twin teardowns, exploring the characteristics of each, the guys start the first of two performance build-ups.
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  11. S2012 E11 - Twin Ford 351 Builds Pt.2
    March 18, 2012
    17min
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    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).
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  12. S2012 E12 - 5.0 Mustang Blown To Go
    March 25, 2012
    17min
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    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.
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  13. S2012 E13 - An Old "Olds" Repurposed for New Power
    April 1, 2012
    17min
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    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.
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  14. S2012 E14 - Building the Ultimate True Street Race Engine
    April 8, 2012
    17min
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    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.
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  15. S2012 E15 - High Performance Fuel System Upgrade
    April 15, 2012
    17min
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    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.
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  16. S2012 E16 - Building a Competitive Dirt Track Engine
    April 22, 2012
    17min
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    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.
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  17. S2012 E17 - Modern EFI Tuning and Old Skool Drag Racing
    April 29, 2012
    17min
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    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.
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  18. S2012 E18 - HorsePower Invades the World's Largest Car Event
    May 6, 2012
    17min
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    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.
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  19. S2012 E19 - At-home Engine Machining and Cylinder Head Porting
    May 13, 2012
    17min
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    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!
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Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Directors
Don Cadorette
Cast
Mike Galley
Studio
RTM Productions
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