CNG conversion company AFVTech Inc. is developing a dedicated CNG Hot Rod. Based on a 1933 Ford Roadster, this Hot Rod is intended to showcase the possibilities and the performance of using Natural Gas in a fun and unique way. The CNG Hot Rod. Click to enlarge. The Hot Rod features a modified GM LS-7 engine producing more than 600 hp (447 kW); a six-speed transmission; drive by wire engine management system; 4 wheel ABS Disc brakes with selectable traction control; and othe
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Dozens of historic cars descended upon the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance event Sunday. Here’s a different perspective on some of what was on display. from CNET News.com Related posts: Photos: Pebble Beach’s concept cars To grow, GM tries to make small cars cool Click to drive: GM, eBay join to sell new cars online
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Phil Hatzos recently made mention of his 30 MPG, 300 HP Chevette, which sounded interesting, so I asked him for photos. See, the 60-degree GM V-6 is good for something! From Phil: 3.4 Chevy V6-60, 207cid 9.4/1 (1995 Camaro) Roots Supercharger 4-8psi Nitrous System 50-125hp Race port and polish heads .443/.465 cam, Holley 450cfm carb Home made headers, True duals and H-pipe, Header Dumps 16″ electric fan, 4-core aluminum radiator Nordskog/Cyberdyne Digital Dash—-Speedo, Tach, Fuel Pressure
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Phil Hatzos recently made mention of his 30 MPG, 300 HP Chevette, which sounded interesting, so I asked him for photos. See, the 60-degree GM V-6 is good for something! From Phil: 3.4 Chevy V6-60, 207cid 9.4/1 (1995 Camaro) Roots Supercharger 4-8psi Nitrous System 50-125hp Race port and polish heads .443/.465 cam, Holley 450cfm carb Home made headers, True duals and H-pipe, Header Dumps 16″ electric fan, 4-core aluminum radiator Nordskog/Cyberdyne Digital Dash—-Speedo, Tach, Fuel Pressure
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P.J. O’Rourke on the New “Obamamobile” (Cato@Liberty): It has been a good run, but it appears government might finally bring America’s love affair with the car to an untimely end, says Cato Mencken Research Fellow P.J. O’Rourke. The author of the new book Driving Like Crazy , spoke at Cato last week about classic cars, government regulation, the takeover of GM and the forthcoming “Obamamobile.”
