Horsepower is an aphrodisiac. To some people, building an engine that could sustain the earth's rotation with its crankshaft is better than almost any form of physical gratification. To others, it's ...

Sure, there are lots of ways to add boost to your engine, but nothing says hot rod more than a classic 6-71 Roots blower. Great question—but first, a bit of history. The GMC blower, known as a Roots ...

There's nothing pragmatic about a Roots-style blower. It's a big, bulky monster that requires hacking up the hood. It's also a technological simpleton, predating Larry King. Worst of all, it's ...

Gearheads chase horsepower like it's a search for the Holy Grail. Anything and everything that can make a car go faster, we will try, including slapping an engine-driven air pump under the hood. Or, ...

People love a great big supercharger. You know, the kind that you'd see sticking out of the hood of a classic American muscle car or out of the last of the V8 Interceptors. They're amazing, but what ...

There's no ride sweeter than one with power. When you can back up your appearance with performance, everyone will respect you on the street. And power makes your ride a ton more fun to drive. That's ...