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Overboost: blown, 703hp work hack
“After destroying his original engine with too much boost, Scott Allen was left with two choices: scrap the project or build it better. Guess
Weekend Warrior: a Supra that serves up a clinic in clean
We don’t only feature fully modified vehicles in NZ Performance Car magazine — the mildly modified get a look in too! It doesn’t matter what
Toyota tough: a raised and boosted V8 Hilux to remember
“Chopped, raised, and boosted — what’s not to like about Joel Oswald’s Hilux” View fullsize Joel Oswald has always owned four-wheel drives, having had a
A 1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS with a mad reputation
“This 572 big block–powered Chev Malibu doesn’t just haul arse in a straight line, it’s a weapon in the twisty bits too” I knew
New Zealand’s doorslammer drag racing history, part I
“With New Zealand’s most prolific doorslammer recently celebrating 30 years of competition, we thought it was about time to look back and see how
Daily Grind: a Chev-powered 1973 Daimler Sovereign from left field
NZV8 magazine isn’t just about fully modified vehicles — we also look at cool daily drivers too! If you’re passionate about it, and you drive
Off the beaten track: the Ringbrothers’ bad, blown ’Bago
“There are plenty of “dare to be different” vehicles out there, but Wisconsin-based Ringbrothers have taken it to a whole new level with their
Win big with BOC and the ultimate V8 Supercars fan experience
Love the V8 Supercars? The folks at BOC are offering an awesome deal for the 2015 ITM 500 at Pukekohe Park Raceway on November 6–8,
American Formula Drift star Ryan Tuerck joins D1NZ
View fullsize Top competitor Ryan Tuerck from the American Formula Drift series has officially signed on to compete at round two of the 2015–’16
We check out a 10-second big block–powered 1966 Chevrolet Malibu
“There are street/drag cars that get driven on the road once a year, then there are true street cars like Steve Wall’s kick-arse Malibu”
A legend reborn: the rebuild and triumph of Possum’s Subaru
“The legacy lives on as Possum Bourne Motorsport has rebuilt and restored Possum’s old WRC Impreza to keep up with, and surpass, the best
HMROID, a Plum Crazy blown-Hemi Challenger that’s out of this world
“Some things need no introduction, and when you can combine them all in one short and sweet statement, you know you’re onto a winner
Four-strong Kiwi contingent ready to monster 2015 Brisbane Jamboree
View fullsize August 29 marks the date of the 2015 Brisbane Jamboree — Australia’s largest annual import drag event. And this year, the New
Combat the winter blues: pick up NZV8 Issue No. 124
The winter blues are finally easing, and the sun’s even making a tentative comeback — just in time for NZV8 Issue No. 124, the latest
A blown 1932 Ford coupe and its Hollywood heritage
“A little influence from the old and plenty of parts from the new have created a show-level ’32 like no other” The 1973 movie