BMW X6 Styling and Performance Package by AC Schnitzer

German BMW tuner, AC Schnitzer, has just announced their styling and performance package for the BMW X6.  Schintzer’s first order of business was to address the aerodynamics and bodywork of BMW’s first Sports Activity Coupe. In the X6 by AC Schnitzer the front skirt with its diagonal air intakes and repositioned fog lights are exposed. The skid-plate protection has been removed in favor of a more dynamic contour of the spoiler edge. The rear carries a massive skirt with framed edges. In contrast to the original, all components are painted body-color throughout, so the body appears down stretched

Novitec Supercharges the Ferrari F430 Scuderia to 717 HP

Ok, so you just dropped $230,000 on a new Ferrari Scuderia only to get it home and realize it only has 510 hp.  Heck, Ford’s Shelby GT500 will put out more than that with nothing more than a K&N air filter swap.  Well, help is on the way from Novitec Rosso, a leading Ferrari Tuner. Novitec introduces a sophisticated tuning program for the new Ferrari 430 Scuderia. At its heart is the Novitec Rosso Supersport Bi-Kompressor engine that bumps power output from stock 510 hp to 717 hp and increases top speed from 199 MPH to 217 MPH.

Vortech and Paxton Release New Supercharger Kits for Dodge, Chrysler and Classic Mopar

A suite of new supercharger kits has emerged for Dodge, Chrysler and classic Mopars. Vortech has introduced a high-output, charge cooled supercharging system for the 5.7L and 6.1L Hemi V8 Dodge and Chrysler vehicles. Paxton has also stepped up with their new blow-through supercharging system for carbureted Mopar vehicles. Late-Model Chrysler and Dodge Hemi Complete supercharging systems for 2006-2007 5.7L and 6.1L Chrysler/Dodge Hemi vehicles are now available from Vortech Engineering. Applications include Chrysler 300C, Dodge Magnum and Charger. No piggyback control boxes, supplemental injectors, fuel lines or “add-on” fuel rails are required. The Vortech system uses

Ringbrothers Win Street Machine of the Year for Second Year

The country’s top award for a performance based Street Machine was presented to Erv Woller at the Goodguys 11th PPG Nationals in Columbus, OH on July 12th.  Ringbrothers, the same team that produced last year’s Street Machine of the Year winner, built Woller’s 1969 Camaro, known as “RAZOR”.   That’s the first time in the fourteen-year history of the award the winning car was produced by the same build team in consecutive seasons. Featuring a two-tone gray and orange design, “Hunter” leather interior, carbon fiber hood and decklid, a Detroit Speed & Engineering “Quadralink” suspension and one-off

ProCharger Kits for Your 2007 to 2008 GM Truck or SUV

  ProCharger is now offering their legendary intercooled supercharger system for the 2007-2008 “new generation” GM trucks. Producing 50-55% power gains on stock motors with 7-8psi of intercooled boost from the P-1SC-1 ProCharger, this system is sure to get you that extra power you’re looking for. GM truck and SUV ProCharger systems deliver the ultimate performance and power increase for towing, daily driving and sport truck applications.  In the lower rpm towing range, Intercooled ProCharger systems will deliver more rear-wheel torque because the intercooled charge air is extremely dense (virtually at ambient temperature), the engine is running

STRUT Carbon Fiber Body Enhancements for Lamboghini Gallardo

Even since I met with STRUT at the 2007 SEMA show, I have been looking forward to their new line of carbon fiber components.  The first in this series is a beautiful one-of-a-kind appearance package for the Lamborghini Gallardo. STRUT, the originator of the “jewelry collections for your car” concept, has created an elegant Collection made from aerospace grade carbon-fiber and 316L stainless steel that gives owners the flexibility to further personalize their special automobile. Available for the 2004-2008 Gallardo, this Collection features eleven individual components: two primary grilles with carbon-fiber surrounds and stainless steel, diamond-woven mesh

S197 Mustang Watts Link Suspension Kit from Steeda

Converting the standard panhard bar rear suspension to a watts link-type on S197 Mustangs has been a hot topic on forums recently. Saleen included a watts link suspension on its Parnelli Jones special edition Mustangs with much success. Fays2 has their own system that is also getting positive reviews. Now, the engineering masterminds over at Steeda Autosports are throwing their hat into the ring. A Watt’s Linkage replaces the Panhard Bar that was added when Ford re-designed the suspension and made the trailing arms parallel with the length of the chassis. When all of the trailing arms

Easy Bolt-on Fuel-injection Conversion

I have to admit, I am part of a fuel-injection generation. Although I have modified and restored many cars over the years, my personal ride during high school was a 1989 Mustang GT that I shared with my brother. As my unofficial “hot rod school,” we swapped out more parts on that Mustang than I can remember. I never even turned a wrench on a carburetor until years later while restoring a 1965 Mustang with a 289. Heck, I ended up converting that 289 to fuel-injection as well. Finding a simple fuel-injection conversion kit just 10 years