Every year, us car enthusiasts seem to somehow get the raw end of the deal when it comes to Christmas. All year we go without
From the 1980s through to the mid 1990s, New Zealand had its very own version of Bathurst. It was a 500km endurance race around
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
The 1936 Ford coupe you see here is a car that has hit a number of home runs. Some cars have the look, the
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 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
“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
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
“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
“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
“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?”
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
In what looks to be a fun drag meeting, the Meremere All Out Dash for Cash is scheduled to take place at Meremere Dragway on
Masterton Motorplex held their first test and tune of the season, on December 6 and 7, and the turnout was huge. Making an appearance at the
I would be lying to say that I’m a muscle car man through and through. I’m not. I’ve had my moments of craze, and points
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