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 7 Episodes

EFI Conversion
We upgrade a 1969 Camaro with modern fuel injection for enhanced performance.
Season 7  Episode 1
EFI Conversion
Mopar Mania Pt. 1
Affordable, streetable MOPAR engine using off the shelf parts.
Season 7  Episode 2
Mopar Mania Pt. 1
Project Nightmare Pt.1
We transform a 1996 Mustang GT into a performance beast with suspension and security upgrades.
Season 7  Episode 3
Project Nightmare Pt.1
Automatic Shift Upgrade
We tackle automatic transmission upgrades on a '71 Chevelle, adding a shift improver kit .
Season 7  Episode 4
Automatic Shift Upgrade
Street Nationals Special
We explore the high-octane world of the World Street Nationals.
Season 7  Episode 5
Street Nationals Special
Performance Tuning
We boost a 1969 Chevy Chevelle's performance by improving ignition and fuel systems.
Season 7  Episode 6
Performance Tuning
Honda Engine Swap
We successfully swap a 1.8 twin cam GSR engine into our 1994 Honda Civic.
Season 7  Episode 7
Honda Engine Swap
Mopar Mania Pt. 2
Dropping a 360 crate motor into a 1967 Plymouth Barracuda.
Season 7  Episode 8
Mopar Mania Pt. 2
Project Nightmare Pt.2
We enhance a 96 GT Mustang's performance with new intake and exhaust systems for improved horsepower.
Season 7  Episode 9
Project Nightmare Pt.2
Mopar Mania Pt. 3
Finishing the engine swap of our 1967 Plymouth Barracuda.
Season 7  Episode 10
Mopar Mania Pt. 3
Chevelle Brake Upgrade
We upgrade a 1972 Silver Bullet wagon by installing a bear four-wheel disc brake system and new 17-inch rims.
Season 7  Episode 11
Chevelle Brake Upgrade
Honda Civic GSR Engine Swap
We're swapping a 1.8 GSR engine into our 1994 Honda Civic to upgrade its performance.
Season 7  Episode 12
Honda Civic GSR Engine Swap
96 Impala Breather
We work on boosting horsepower for a '96 Impala SS and a '96 Mustang convertible with bolt-on modifications.
Season 7  Episode 13
96 Impala Breather
Project Kingfish Part 2
We transform a 1967 Plymouth Barracuda into a street-ready powerhouse with modern upgrades.
Season 7  Episode 14
Project Kingfish Part 2
Super Nova Part 2
We enhance our 1969 Chevy Nova's race potential with major safety upgrades, including brakes and a roll cage.
Season 7  Episode 15
Super Nova Part 2
Project Kingfish Part 3
We tackle upgrades on a 1967 Barracuda, dubbed Project Kingfish, turning it into a street-ready Mopar machine.
Season 7  Episode 16
Project Kingfish Part 3
Project Nightmare Pt.3
We add power to our Mustang, known as Project Nightmare, and explore a national Shelby convention.
Season 7  Episode 17
Project Nightmare Pt.3
Super Nova Part 3
We prep our project Supernova race car with a 572 GM performance engine for top performance.
Season 7  Episode 18
Super Nova Part 3
Extra 100 Horsepower
We transform a classic 67 El Camino by updating its outdated carburetor and intake for better performance.
Season 7  Episode 19
Extra 100 Horsepower
Project Kingfish Part 4
We retrofit a 1967 Barracuda with a new fuel cell and fuel system while sprucing up its appearance.
Season 7  Episode 20
Project Kingfish Part 4
Super Nova Part 4
We focus on race-ready enhancements for our 69 Nova, including a specialized shifter and ignition system.
Season 7  Episode 21
Super Nova Part 4
Super Nova Part 5
We create custom headers for our Nova project and begin wiring it for both racing and street use.
Season 7  Episode 22
Super Nova Part 5

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