When someone says they're going to build a V8-powered Tesla Model S, the only thing you can do is sit and watch, rubbing your hands in excitement at the thought of the number of people who are going to lose their minds once this vehicle gets out into the world.
Introduced for the 1987 model year, the Jeep Wrangler took until the 2021 model year to receive a V8 engine in the guise of the 392 HEMI. The free-breathing lump cranks out 470 horsepower and 470 pound-feet (637 Nm), but not even that kind of output is adequate for some peeps.
1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer With 5.3-Liter EcoTec L83 Swap Rocks 6-Inch Lift Kit 25 Feb 2021, 21:43 UTC ·
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Fifth-generation LT small blocks were introduced in 2013 for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette. Soon after the big reveal, General Motors has adapted the all-aluminum V8 for pickup trucks. These engines are starting to get popular with the restomodding scene as alternatives to the LS family. 46 photos
Take, for instance, this lovely K5 Blazer. Instead of a good ol’ 350 with 175 horsepower, the EcoTec L83 in this one-off build flexes 355 horsepower and 382 pound-feet (519 Nm) of torque. The 5.3-liter engine reportedly comes courtesy of a low-mileage Silverado 1500 from the 2017 model year.
850 HP Demon-Swapped Gladiator Is the Muscle Car of Jeeps, Has 40-Inch Wheels 20 Feb 2021, 18:47 UTC ·
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Small trucks are known for being cheaper and less powerful, but the Jeep Gladiator tries to buck that trend by gaining access to the Hemi family of engines. We re not talking about something official here, just the engine swap everybody wants in their Jeep, a Hellcat. Or better yet, let s make it a Demon. 14 photos
This week, AutotopiaLA took a breather from checking out the best muscle cars in the country to check out the panty dropper, a Gladiator with way too much power. This custom truck is a sinister-looking build with immaculate black paint and some serious suspension work.