About Detroit Muscle

Detroit Muscle demonstrates the step-by-step restoration and modification of 60s and 70s-era muscle cars, as well as Detroit's latest modern muscle machines.

Latest Detroit Muscle Episodes

Mopar Big Block and Transmission Drop
Project Bullseye gets a power upgrade, brakes, steering, painted scooped hood, and Swinger stripe.
Season 12  Episode 17
Mopar Big Block and Transmission Drop
Finally Looks Like a Dart Again
With its rear axle installed, new tires mounted, and trim blacked out, our 1969 Dart is now on all fours.
Season 12  Episode 16
Finally Looks Like a Dart Again
Project Shell Shock - Brakes, Wiring & More!
We're adding new brakes, taillights, power windows, and fresh interior paint to our '56 Chevy 210 Gasser.
Season 12  Episode 15
Project Shell Shock - Brakes, Wiring & More!
ZL1 Performance Upgrades You Can Feel
Upgrading our 2015 Camaro ZL1 with new brakes, coilovers, and tires for better performance.
Season 12  Episode 14
ZL1 Performance Upgrades You Can Feel
Project Bullseye - Suspension, Fuel System, & Custom Dash
We're making real progress on Project Bullseye, our '69 Dodge Dart, with suspension, wiring, and paint.
Season 12  Episode 13
Project Bullseye - Suspension, Fuel System, & Custom Dash
Project Bullseye – Suspension Installation
Installing front and back suspension on a 1969 Dodge Dart, with tips for control, safety, and style.
Season 12  Episode 12
Project Bullseye – Suspension Installation
Go Fast, Spend Less
Joel & Brian mod a 6.2L supercharged '15 Camaro ZL1: faster for less cash?
Season 12  Episode 11
Go Fast, Spend Less

Detroit Muscle Season 3 Episodes

The 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Iroc Z Budget Build Part 1
Detroit Muscle Undertakes a mission to squeeze everything that they can out of a tired Iroc Z.
Season 3  Episode 1
The 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Iroc Z Budget Build Part 1
1986 Chevrolet Camaro Iroc Z Build Part 2: Interior
The guys squeeze their budget and also do some free fixes to freshen up the budget Iroc’s interior.
Season 3  Episode 2
1986 Chevrolet Camaro Iroc Z Build Part 2: Interior
1970 Challenger Project Ultraviolet Payoff
Project Ultraviolet, the 1970 Challenger Pro Touring ride takes its maiden voyage
Season 3  Episode 3
1970 Challenger Project Ultraviolet Payoff
1966 Military Mustang Thrash
Take a look at how SEMA cars are built just a couple of weeks out from the big show
Season 3  Episode 4
1966 Military Mustang Thrash
A ’66 Mustang Gets A 5-Speed Fix
How to turn an automatic first-gen Mustang into a stickshift with overdrive.
Season 3  Episode 5
A ’66 Mustang Gets A 5-Speed Fix
’66 Mustang Suspension Overhaul
Learn how to make a 50-year old Mustang handle like a late model pony.
Season 3  Episode 6
’66 Mustang Suspension Overhaul
IROC Camaro Paint Overhaul & Payoff
Learn a low-buck way to rescue faded, nasty paint. Also, the budget IROC goes for a drive.
Season 3  Episode 7
IROC Camaro Paint Overhaul & Payoff
Putting A 1,100 HP Big Block Into A '72 Mercury Marquis
The Detroit Muscle guys slam over a 1,000 horsepower into a huge mid-70’s Mercury with a sadistic streak.
Season 3  Episode 8
Putting A 1,100 HP Big Block Into A '72 Mercury Marquis
Fuel System & Exhaust Upgrades For An 1,100 HP '72 Mercury Marquis
The Mercury build continues with ignition, exhaust upgrade and fuel system to handle a 1000 horsepower.
Season 3  Episode 9
Fuel System & Exhaust Upgrades For An 1,100 HP '72 Mercury Marquis
How To Add A Cowl Induction Hood To A '72 Nova
A ’72 Nova gets the functional cold-air hood it needed from Chevy, plus new bumpers, trim and glass.
Season 3  Episode 10
How To Add A Cowl Induction Hood To A '72 Nova
Making a 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Outperform a 2015 Challenger Hellcat
Modern Challenger receives bolt-in suspension upgrades.
Season 3  Episode 11
Making a 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Outperform a 2015 Challenger Hellcat
Dropping an 1,100 HP '72 Mercury Marquis
Adding an indestructible 9-inch and air suspension to our sleeper 1,080-horse ’72 Marquis Brougham
Season 3  Episode 12
Dropping an 1,100 HP '72 Mercury Marquis
Barn Find: 1972 Chevy Chevelle Malibu
The guys drag a classic Chevy out of a hay barn.
Season 3  Episode 13
Barn Find: 1972 Chevy Chevelle Malibu
Dropping A Twin-Turbo Hemi Stroker Into A 2010 Challenger SRT8
The Detroit Muscle crew stuffs a twin-turbo Hemi stroker into a late-model Challenger to make monster power.
Season 3  Episode 14
Dropping A Twin-Turbo Hemi Stroker Into A 2010 Challenger SRT8
Custom Performance Exhaust for the 2010 Challenger SRT8
Marc and Tommy finish up the twin turbo install on their Challenger.
Season 3  Episode 15
Custom Performance Exhaust for the 2010 Challenger SRT8
Dyno Tuning Our Challenger SRT8 to Beat a Stock Hellcat Charger
'The guys install a plethora of new body panels on their barn-find Chevelle.
Season 3  Episode 16
Dyno Tuning Our Challenger SRT8 to Beat a Stock Hellcat Charger
Converting a Chevelle Chassis into a Modernized Monster
The Detroit Muscle Crew Upgrades the suspension on a classic Chevelle for corner carving and high end handling
Season 3  Episode 17
Converting a Chevelle Chassis into a Modernized Monster
Twin Turbo Gen III Hemi SRT8 Challenger Smokes Hellcat at the track
The Detroit Muscle guys pit their Ultimate Challenger project against a Hellcat at the Bondurant Racing School
Season 3  Episode 18
Twin Turbo Gen III Hemi SRT8 Challenger Smokes Hellcat at the track
Supercharged 2016 Camaro SS LT1 Hits The Dyno
The Detroit Muscle crew puts the spurs to a brand new Camaro SS.
Season 3  Episode 19
Supercharged 2016 Camaro SS LT1 Hits The Dyno
Dialing In The Handling of a Supercharged Camaro SS LT1
The guys upgrade a 2016 Camaro SS with nimble suspension parts, brakes, and wheels.
Season 3  Episode 20
Dialing In The Handling of a Supercharged Camaro SS LT1
Barn Find Chevelle: Interior and Panel Repair
Marc and Tommy revamp tired factory ’72 Chevelle interior pieces.
Season 3  Episode 21
Barn Find Chevelle: Interior and Panel Repair
Converting a Carbureted Small Block to EFI on a Chevy Nova
The guys convert a carbureted small block over to port fuel injection.
Season 3  Episode 22
Converting a Carbureted Small Block to EFI on a Chevy Nova
Fitting New Body Panels On A Classic Chevelle
How to fit panels on a classic Chevelle, as well as repairing cracked or broken fiberglass
Season 3  Episode 23
Fitting New Body Panels On A Classic Chevelle

Detroit Muscle Featured Projects

Henchman GTO
Henchman GTO
Fat Stack 1971 Caprice
Fat Stack 1971 Caprice
Road Burner
Road Burner
Lightning Rod Hurst Olds
Lightning Rod Hurst Olds
AMC Javelin
AMC Javelin
Overtaker Caddy Hearse
Overtaker Caddy Hearse
EBC Fastback Mustang
EBC Fastback Mustang
Buick Street Regal
Buick Street Regal

Detroit Muscle Builds

When the team at PowerNation set their sights on building a modern muscle machine that still honored its classic heritage, Project Henchman was born. Based on a 1969 Pontiac GTO, this build takes the timeless aggression of Pontiac’s street legend and infuses it with new-school power and handling, creating a true restomod with attitude.
11 Episodes
Project Henchman GTO
The Detroit Muscle crew searches through a big-body boneyard to find a green 1971 Chevy Caprice. In order to separate this car from stereotypical b-body builds.
15 Episodes
Fat Stack
Transforming a 1983 Hurst Olds into a power-packed, lightning-shifted street seeker.
5 Episodes
Lightning Rod Hurst Olds
Everyone knows that the Plymouth Road Runner is one of the most iconic American muscle cars ever produced. While some have retained museum-like quality, others have received a personal touch from Mother Nature and Father Time. Detroit Muscle is always on the cutting edge of tackling projects that stand out from the crowd. So look no further than this rough and rugged masterpiece.
9 Episodes
Road Burner
Destination “fun-town,” Marc and Tommy are taking a ’69 Chevy Camaro RS/SS to the next level! With performance, handling, and appearance upgrades, it’s time to revive this ultra-cool muscle car giveaway ride.
5 Episodes
’69 Sea Foam Camaro RS/SS
Tommy and Marc almost double the horsepower on a 2008 Ford 4.6L Crown Victoria P71 Police Interceptor. The solution for more power is adding a small tailpipe turbo, exhaust and fuel mods. This Vic is ready for high pursuit!
3 Episodes
Crown Vic Police Interceptor
Is the C5 Corvette Z06 the ultimate bang for your buck track and street car, or is there room for improvement?
2 Episodes
Holley C5 Z06
A 2017 Camaro SS is upgraded to be given away to one lucky viewer.
3 Episodes
Valvoline Camaro
'85 Buick Regal
14 Episodes
Street Regal
The guys take the 1981 Fox Body Cobra, Sydewinder, and give it a complete makeover with no shortage of performance parts.
16 Episodes
Sydewinder
The Detroit Muscle Crew pick up a late model Cadillac and prep it for some serious speed, but what will they do when they discover it’s been messed with already?
4 Episodes
Cadillac CTS-V
How do you get tons of power out of an already stout factory coyote motor? Supercharge it! Plus how to build the drivetrain to handle nearly 700 ponies to the wheels!
4 Episodes
Powerstop Ultimate Mustang
A good find: Marc and Tommy go on the hunt for a certain top-shelf Mopar that they hope to get in drivable condition for a car show.
23 Episodes
Hard Charger
The guys drag a classic Chevy out of a hay barn, plus they show how to use rubberized coating and build furniture out of an old engine.
15 Episodes
Barn Find Chevelle
The Detroit Muscle guys slam over a 1,000 horsepower into a huge mid-70’s Mercury with a sadistic streak.
5 Episodes
The Highwayman Marquis
Detroit Muscle Undertakes a mission to squeeze everything that they can out of a tired Iroc Z, while staying on a strict budget.
4 Episodes
Low Buck Iroc
Old school sheet metal tricks to convert classic '49 Ford into a custom with suicide doors.
12 Episodes
Project Banana Split
This Mopar is in serious need of a sand blaster! Also they'll go for a spin in one of the most famous Mopars of all time.
11 Episodes
Project Ultra Violet
A 1969 Oldsmobile Hurst Tribute Restomod
9 Episodes
Hurst Olds
Top auto industry females build a replica of the legendary 427 Cobra with a Factory Five Racing Mark lV Roadster kit.
1 Episode
Factory Five 427 Cobra Replica
The team transforms a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am into a 500hp tribute black bird that's being given away!
9 Episodes
'78 Special Edition Pontiac Trans Am

Detroit Muscle TV Schedule

Week of Jan 19
Mopar Big Block and Transmission Drop
Mopar Big Block and Transmission Drop
Season 12, Episode 17
Week of Jan 26
Project Shell Shock – Body Moving
Project Shell Shock – Body Moving
Season 12, Episode 7
Week of Feb 2
69 GTO Part 11 – Black Beauty
69 GTO Part 11 – Black Beauty
Season 12, Episode 8
Week of Feb 9
Project Shell Shock – Metal Makeover
Project Shell Shock – Metal Makeover
Season 12, Episode 9