The third generation of the Pontiac Firebird was produced from 1982 to 1992, and the Trans Am GTA couldn’t do better than 240 horsepower from 5.7 liters of displacement for the final model year. Be ...

It’s no secret that LS engines have exploded in popularity over the past decade, as 4.8-liter, 5.3-liter, 6.0-liter, and ...

Among the fauna that populates drag strips, we find a particular species that likes to dominate its enemies in more than one way: not only do these machines win races, but they do so while using ...

The first time you see Austin Shepherd's 1985 Mazda RX-7 fly down track, you'll ask yourself, "Did I just witness that?" The second thing you'll think is, "I gotta take a closer look." (We'll pause ...

Among the advantages of these engines are factory aluminum heads, lightweight composite intakes and in some cases aluminum blocks. Many, such as the 5.3L (RPO LM7) have a cast-iron block with aluminum ...

LS swaps are a dime a dozen, but one thing that we don’t see often is a big old GM V8 engine in a Mercedes-Benz. That’s why this Tennessean’s project caught our eye, featuring a grey market 1984 ...

Is it the journey or the destination? That is a question worth asking when someone builds or restores a vehicle. In most cases, the simple answer would be the destination. A satisfying result at the ...

Somewhere on the isle of Newfoundland at the Eastern edge of North America, you might see a man with red hair, a dusky beard, blue eyes, and a wide grin piloting one wild vehicle. This car is a staple ...

Looking for something truly unique to bring to your next local drag racing event? This Ford Focus hatchback converted to rear-wheel drive and equipped with a turbocharged LS V8 might be just the car ...

Range Rovers are wonderful vehicles that can do all sorts of things that interest us at R&T, like driving off-road and towing race cars. But their reputation for unreliability scares lots of potential ...