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Whipped Up — oldschool.co.nz Drags
I’m not gonna lie (as always), I’m not a huge drag racing person. I’m learning, but I’m really not overly convinced. I haven’t been in
Whipped Up — a look back on the year
It’s weird to think that I’ve been a part of this team for almost a year now. Maybe not officially, but somewhat anyway. I’ve found some
Better than ever: 1969 Ford Mustang
From the 1980s through to the mid 1990s, New Zealand had its very own version of Bathurst. It was a 500km endurance race around
How do you build a 1000hp 4G63?
We asked STM’s Andre Simon, who built Michael’s engine, how you actually build a Mitsubishi 4G63 capable of 745kW/1000hp, and why Michael’s previous forged engine
Masterpiece finale: 1936 Ford Coupe
The 1936 Ford coupe you see here is a car that has hit a number of home runs. Some cars have the look, the
Piece by piece — 1973 Mazda RX-3 (S124A)
This classic has spent the last nine years maturing into perfection, one small project at a time Everyone has their dream car. For some, it’s
The ultimate barn find — part one
Actually, it’s not really a barn find; it’s a macrocarpa-hedge find. But that’s just as good. If it’s a genuine race-winning, big block, Chevy-powered, McLaren
Checking out the world’s fastest quad
The Castrol Edge CBR RX-2 built and owned by Brent Curran needs no introduction here in NZ Performance Car, it has graced these pages many times
Reimagination — 1980 Mazda RX-7 Series 1
“Garry Haynes has always loved the Group C RX-7, but not the rotary engine. Solution, shoehorn in a V8, of course!” What happens when
The most exciting new cars to look forward to in 2015
There’s nothing more exciting than hearing about the release of next year’s new car models, so we decided to make a list to keep you
The ultimate guide for transmission buyers — part two
“We’re back with the second instalment in the two part series of the ultimate guide for transmission buyers.” 700R4 View fullsize Although commonly referred
Nothing but respect — street drifting in Japan
“Love it or hate it, illegal street drifting is a way of life for many in Japan” It’s Saturday evening and the lads and
The ultimate guide for transmission buyers — part one
“TH400, Powerglide, Tremec — we’ve all heard the names, but what’s the difference and what’s the best transmission to use in your next project?”
Get yourself a gold pass to the NZ Jetsprint Championship series
Want to get VIP treatment at the PSP Jetsprint Championship Series and the inaugural International Enzed Stadium Jetsprints Cup? Fill in the form below to
Taupo Thunder Drags canceled
We’ve just been informed that the entire 2014–’15 race season planned for Taupo Thunder Dragway has been canceled. Promoter Ken Galvin stated in his release that only 11
