About HorsePower

Cable's highest rated and longest running auto how-to show, HorsePower TV targets street machine owners, hot rodders and racers who modify and tune for performance. The show backs up it's projects with before and after tests on it's engine and chassis dynos making this the ideal series to market speed parts.

HorsePower Season 11 Episodes

The HorsePower Outlaw Nationals
We explore the world of outlaw drag racing at the Horsepower Outlaw Finals in Carolina Dragway.
Season 11  Episode 1
The HorsePower Outlaw Nationals
Introducing the EZ Boo
We begin to transform a '79 Chevy Malibu into a formidable easy street racer, aiming for top performance.
Season 11  Episode 2
Introducing the EZ Boo
Building a Cage for Mike
We enhance our '79 Chevy Malibu with top-tier components for its drag strip debut.
Season 11  Episode 3
Building a Cage for Mike
Project Raunchy Rat Gets Some Horsepower
We build and install a vintage Ford Flathead motor, supercharger and transmission for the Raunchy Rat.
Season 11  Episode 4
Project Raunchy Rat Gets Some Horsepower
Stroking a Late Model Mustang
We take a new 2007 Mustang, remove the motor, and install a stroker kit turning the 4.6 liter engine into 5.0.
Season 11  Episode 5
Stroking a Late Model Mustang
Stroker Stang / Fat Tuesday Blowout
We transform a late model Mustang with a Stroker kit and advanced performance upgrades.
Season 11  Episode 6
Stroker Stang / Fat Tuesday Blowout
Project EZ Boo Gets Some Serious HorsePower
The Malibu race car is back in the shop for a motor. Then we put a supercharger on a 572 GM big block.
Season 11  Episode 7
Project EZ Boo Gets Some Serious HorsePower
Raunchy Rat Returns
Raunchy Rat gets brakes and clutch, also creating a floorboard with road signs, then some off-the-wall seats.
Season 11  Episode 8
Raunchy Rat Returns
A Muscle Car in the Air
We transform a 71 Pontiac GTO's suspension and braking system to enhance its performance and handling.
Season 11  Episode 9
A Muscle Car in the Air
A Pair of Radical Rats
We explore the power of a '33 Bantam and work on our '29 Ford Ranchi Rat to merge history with modern flair.
Season 11  Episode 10
A Pair of Radical Rats
Raunchy Rat Pay Off & Old Blue Hair Motor Upgrades!
The HorsePower Raunchy Rat project climaxes with Joe and Mike putting the finishing touches.
Season 11  Episode 11
Raunchy Rat Pay Off & Old Blue Hair Motor Upgrades!
Nova on NOS
We enhance the 1970 Chevy Nova's power with a nitrous system and showcase classic car culture.
Season 11  Episode 12
Nova on NOS
Monte Carlo Intro
We tackle upgrading our '86 Chevy Monte Carlo with new power and performance parts.
Season 11  Episode 13
Monte Carlo Intro
Mahle-Clevite Engine Builder Showdown
NASCAR’s finest engine builders compete fiercely for top honors and a $26,000 prize.
Season 11  Episode 14
Mahle-Clevite Engine Builder Showdown
Modified Payoff
The guys pay off their Modded Dirt Race Car, as Mike challenges the car and himself at a sanctioned track.
Season 11  Episode 15
Modified Payoff
Monte Carlo Trans Conversion
Upgrading a 1986 Monte Carlo SS by swapping out its engine and enhancing its performance features.
Season 11  Episode 16
Monte Carlo Trans Conversion
Scholastic Engine Builders Challenge
Two teams of young automotive school grads showcase their prowess in a competitive engine-building showdown.
Season 11  Episode 17
Scholastic Engine Builders Challenge
'66 Charger Engine Mod
We modernize a 1966 Dodge Charger with an EFI upgrade. Also, more Outlaw drag racing at Atlanta Dragway.
Season 11  Episode 18
'66 Charger Engine Mod
Mighty Carlo Payoff
We finish up the '86 Monte Carlo project, strap it to the chassis dyno for a test and take to the streets.
Season 11  Episode 19
Mighty Carlo Payoff
Raunchy Rat Payoff
We add finishing touches to the '29 Ford. Also, more Outlaw drag racing at Huntsville Dragway.
Season 11  Episode 20
Raunchy Rat Payoff
How Mighty is the Mighty Carlo
The 1986 Chevy known as the Mighty Carlo gets a road test before we test its horsepower on their chassis dyno.
Season 11  Episode 21
How Mighty is the Mighty Carlo
Route 66 Revisited and Secret Power Tips
We start a Ford 351 Windsor build and celebrate the legacy of Route 66 with a visit to Mother Road Festival.
Season 11  Episode 22
Route 66 Revisited and Secret Power Tips
ORSCA/HorsePower Finals
We witness drag racing rivalries and record-breaking performances at the Orsa Horsepower Fall Shootout.
Season 11  Episode 23
ORSCA/HorsePower Finals

HorsePower Builds

HorsePower goes into complete details of a smallblock Chevy stroker engine build. This how-to shows everything you need to know about engine blueprinting, preparation and the build of the budget-minded engine short block.
2 Episodes
Summit Racing 383 Stroker Build
HorsePower tears down and rebuilds a pair of Ford 351 smallblocks - a Cleveland and a Windsor.
2 Episodes
Twin Ford 351 Builds
A 1969 Oldsmobile Hurst Tribute Restomod
9 Episodes
Hurst Olds
HorsePower builds a 1978 Buick Century wagon into the ultimate sleeper machine.
3 Episodes
'78 Buick Century Wagon "Sucker Punch"
HorsePower builds a sleeper 1997 Ford Thunderbird.
4 Episodes
'97 Ford Thunderbird "Deep Sleep"
Building a big block bow tie classic on a shoestring budget.
3 Episodes
Chevy 454 Big Block
Building a classic Ford 460 on a rock bottom budget.
3 Episodes
Ford 460 Big Block
HorsePower builds a 1992 Camaro for optimal fuel economy and horsepower!
3 Episodes
'92 Chevy Camaro "Lean Green"
The mid-eighties Chevy Monte Carlo is a new old hot rod with unlimited potential. Joe and Mike get an '86 and start a buildup that includes a new, big block powerplant, manual five-speed transmission, and more. The idea is to build the car they think Chevy should have built back in the beginning.
4 Episodes
Monte Carlo
A low-mileage 1970 Chevy Nova gets a 440hp GM crate engine upgrade!
7 Episodes
'70 Chevy Nova "Old Blue Hair"
HorsePower hosts, Mike Galley and Joe Elmore embark on a mission: to build a car that can compete in heads-up Outlaw racing events! They start with buying a 1979 Chevrolet Malibu. Back at the shop, they tear everything out of the car that won't be used in racing...which is just about everything!
2 Episodes
EZ Boo
HorsePower goes on a mission to build one raunchy rat rod!
6 Episodes
Raunchy Rat Rod
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!
2 Episodes
Stage 3
Our mission: treat the car to some budget bolt ons that'll deliver the most horsepower possible for your hard earned money.
3 Episodes
Mustang LX
Our big 474 inch Pontiac delivers a fat 550 hp on dyno!
2 Episodes
Royal Bird