Watch MuscleCar TV Episode Now Online

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Dave Lindsey in What's New

Click here to watch the full episode on Powerblock’s website.

One of the most exciting episodes we’ve ever done is now available to watch online. The crew at MuscleCar TV did some wrenching on our Mk4 demo car and then ran that car against an original 427. The guys at MuscleCar installed Ford’s new 5.0L Coyote engine, upgraded Wilwood brakes, Moser’s wavetrack rear end, and KONI’s latest double-adjustable shocks. As soon as we were done with the upgrades, we traveled to Charlotte Motor Speedway to pit the upgraded Mk4 against the original car in a variety of driving categories.

The car’s were tested in autocross, acceleration, braking, 1/4 mile, and regular street driving. We also did a fun cruise-in with Factory Five owner’s in the Mid-Atlantic region and had a blast.

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