HORSEPOWER TV: Season 2006
This season features multi-show projects like “Royal Bird”, building a 474” 550 hp ’67 Firebird, project “LX” a budget ’92 Mustang that gets out of control, project “Dirt Tracker”, an IMCA modified build up and project “Stage 3” turning an ’06 Mustang GT into a Roush Stage 3 with supercharging. This season also includes installing a blower on an LS-1 Camaro and turocharging a C-5 Corvette!
- Reality TV
- Spike
- TV-G
Episodes
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01. Camaro Bracket Beater: Nitrous |
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The Horsepower hosts go for broke, as they bolt a 250-horsepower nitrous kit to their ’82 Camaro Bracket Beater. Plus, a trip to the ultimate gearhead getaway, the annual Year One Experience in Atlanta.
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17 min | 8/26/2006 | 160 | Buy | |
02. Stage 3: Part 1 |
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Mike and Joe kick off a two-show build up transforming a stock ’06 Mustang into a Roush Stage 3. After base line runs, they wake up the GT big time with a bolt-on Roushcharger!
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18 min | 9/2/2006 | 160 | Buy | |
03. Stage 3: Complete |
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It’s phase two of HPTV’s ’06 Mustang makeover – building a Roush Stage Three out of a stock ‘stang. Joe and Mike install big brakes, sport suspension and an aero-body kit. Then it’s open road for the ultimate test.
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18 min | 9/9/2006 | 160 | Buy | |
04. Engine Dyno Testing |
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It’s a major milestone! Mike and Joe introduce their all new DTS engine dyno and state-of-the-art INC test cell. Then they break it in testing a small block Chevy cam swap. Also, a trip to the annual Hot Rod Reunion.
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17 min | 9/23/2006 | 160 | Buy | |
05. Vette on Steroids |
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It’s Turbo Time! Joe and Mike install a twin turbo kit on an ’05 Corvette and you won’t believe where it sits! This wild combo gives the Dyno Jet a workout! Plus, wild heads-up Outlaw 10.5 drag racing!
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18 min | 9/16/2006 | 160 | Buy | |
06. Bang for the Buck #1 |
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The Horsepower hosts kick off a new, on-going series using their new DTS engine dyno to test performance parts combinations. Using a small block Chevy “mule motor”, they’ll bolt on a low profile, aluminum intake manifold and 600cfm carb and compare horsepower and torque numbers against the baseline. Also, the Horsepower modified race is back for body panels to make it totally track-ready.
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17 min | 9/30/2006 | 160 | Buy | |
07. Rat Attack – Part 1 |
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Rat Rods are hot! So, Joe and Mike explore the lifestyle and go on a mission to find the perfect Rat Rod body for a project rodent. Plus, another “Bang for the Buck” test session – this time a new high performance top end kit and valvetrain they bolt on their test engine and discover the power gains. Also, some of the top Outlaw racers in the nation battle it out for $40,000 in prize money.
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18 min | 10/7/2006 | 160 | Buy | |
08. Raunchy Rat gets framed |
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Mike and Joe visit the annual Street Rod Nationals in search of a chassis for their ’29 roadster Rat Rod body. Then, back at the shop they load it with suspension, brakes and a steering box. After that, they show you how to channel the body to make it ride right on the frame. “Raunchy Rat” is literally coming together.
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18 min | 10/14/2006 | 160 | Buy | |
09. The Great Modified Cover-up |
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The Horsepower-built modified dirt racer gets a total vinyl wrap in preparation for its dirt track debut. Plus, Joe and Mike get to bang up on some air suspension equipped muscle cars at an Indiana road course. Back in the Horsepower Shop the Royal Bird Firebird gets the royal A/C treatment.
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18 min | 10/21/2006 | 160 | Buy | |
10. Million Dollar Racers |
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Imagine hundreds of weekend racers competing for a million dollars in prize money! It’s a once a year spectacle on the strip where only rock-solid reaction times will keep you in the hunt. Also, another “Bang for the Buck” dyno test; this time is a cam, manifold and lifter swap on a Ford 302. Plus, another dyno test to compare wet vs. dry oil sump systems.
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18 min | 10/28/2006 | 160 | Buy | |
11. Blue Oval Bad Boy |
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Mike and Joe build a Ford 401 race motor with new cutting edge fuel injection technology. They’ll show you how to install a new supercharging system on a late model, and Mike finally gets behind the wheel of the Horsepower Modified during its dirt track debut.
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18 min | 11/4/2006 | 160 | Buy | |
12. Outlaws Invade Alabama |
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We launch this week’s show with one of the wildest, heads-up racing events we’ve ever covered. It’s the Outlaw Racing Street Car Association’s points race from Huntsville, Alabama, with cars crashing and records breaking on the eighth mile strip. Plus, we spotlight one of our favorite power-making projects during the past Horsepower season.
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18 min | 11/12/2006 | 160 | Buy | |