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LS V8 conversions: is the grass really greener? We talk to the experts
“We speak to those in the know to resolve the LS V8 versus force-fed Japanese feud once and for all” View fullsize You’ve all
Concept Corner: low ‘n’ loud
“Every month we ask the cover car owner for the concept they’d most like to build, or see built” When we asked Shyam for
Armed and dangerous: 1982 Datsun Ute
“Weighing around 800kg and putting out close to 800hp, it’s fair to say that Shaun Smith’s Datsun has achieved his goal of building one
Brawling belle: 1977 Holden Torana
“Built to dominate racetracks across New Zealand, Sean Fowler’s stunning Torana is a lesson in being both the meanest and the cleanest” The Enzed
Three-wheel madness: the thrill of a bike and the comfort of a car
Those who choose to live on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand are hardy souls, and often have to use creativity
Editor’s pick: NZV8 editor’s top rides, 100 issues on
As we put the last issue of NZV8 to print, I did the maths that it was actually the 100th issue that I’ve been the
NZV8 Issue No. 122: smokin’ hot for winter
We’re heading into the depths of winter, but NZV8’s got just the remedy to keep you warm in your armchair — covering the usual catalogue
Weekly Motor Fix: 1958 Bermuda caravan
For Aaron Tucker, one can never have too much low — evidenced by his 1958 Chevy Biscayne, which bears the fitting number plate ‘WAY2LO’. This
Payback: 1968 Holden Monaro HK
“After years of helping his kids with their cars, Neil Rutherford finally got his own back … he just didn’t know it” Imagine going
Learn how to customize your helmet and flaunt your style
View fullsize Auckland-based pinstripe artist Charlie ‘Chaz’ Allen spends his working hours painting cars at Moselle Panel & Paint, but after hours he’s been piecing
Who are Trouble Bound?
“We decided it was time to find out more about the young car club that’s had a rapid rise to infamy” If you’ve been
Power tech: superchargers versus cams
“From stock to wild, we follow one car’s transformation” When it comes time to step up the performance of your late-model V8 engine, there
Day-two dreams: 1966 Chevy Biscayne L72
“On day one, it was driven off the car yard. On day two, it was punished on the drag strip” Imagine walking into your
Scrapyard Gains: top three OEM turbos
With so many aftermarket turbos available at the moment, many are buying up large, and forgetting that Japanese car manufacturers actually released some very aggressive
Kustom kingdom: West Coast Kustoms Cruisin’ Nationals
“We get a closer look at kustom culture in the place it all began — California” View fullsize The West Coast Kustoms Crusin’ Nationals