When we first saw one of these gizmos, we immediately thought of the question the Joker once asked of Batman: “Where did he get all those wonderful toys?” Now have a look at GM’s magical g-loading engine dyno. Continue reading
Category Archives: Technology
Chevrolet Gen 5 Small Block V8 revealed
Pontiac, Michigan — Chevrolet has unveiled the Gen 5 Small Block V8 that will power the 2014 C7 Corvette. Here’s the first in-depth look. Continue reading
Video: World’s Smallest Small-Block Chevy — See and Hear it Run
The people have spoken. You guys and girls who read Motor City Garage have shown how much you love functioning miniature engines. Very well then, we’ll kick it up a notch. Here’s an almost palm-sized Chevy V8 that runs like a charm. Continue reading
Bookshelf: The Unfair Advantage by Mark Donohue
In the opinion of many, Mark Donohue’s The Unfair Advantage is one of the finest racing books ever written. MCG takes a few moments to revisit a motorsports classic.
The new-look 2013 NASCAR racers test at Talladega
The new-look cars that will race in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup next year got their first test on a restrictor-plate track at Talladega this week. Here’s the story, including a big photo gallery. Continue reading
Lingenfelter debuts COPO Camaro at LPE Nats
Our friend Ken Lingenfelter was a happy guy this past weekend. His company launched its first annual Lingenfelter Performance Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park. And just in time for the event, he also took delivery of a brand new 2012 COPO Camaro.
Video: Tiny Offy Roars Like a Real One
At Motor City Garage, we’re suckers for working model engines. And so are you, judging from the huge response. Here’s a quarter-scale Offenhauser that looks, runs, and sounds beautiful—maybe enough to choke you up a little. Continue reading