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Talking the torque: do you really know how torque converters work?
“Allan Blithe explains the technology behind how the often changed, but less understood, torque converter really works” One of the most important components in
Weekly Motor Fix: 1962 Chevy Bel Air Sports Coupe
We came across Gary’s 1960 Chevy Bel Air ‘Bubble Top’ at Repco Beach Hop 15. In a festival the size of Beach Hop, with such
Motor mania: foreign versus domestic drivers
I remember growing up in New Zealand in the 1970s, when there was just one TV channel, and Sunday evenings were spent watching something from
New Zealand’s Quickest Streeters
We’ve included a list of the country’s quickest street cars in every issue of NZV8 and NZ Performance Car, and it’s been great for keeping
Aero warriors: three Nascar icons
“The glory days of Nascar racing may never happen again, but that hasn’t stopped one dedicated Auckland family from reliving them” From moonshine runners
The top 10 things we hate about your car
We’re lucky enough here at NZV8 that we get to see all sorts of cars. Being all-round car guys, we’re open to anything, really —
Concept Corner: Aero Challenger
“Every month we ask the NZV8 cover car over for the concept they’d most like to build, or see built ” On the cover
Ground hog: 1957 Ford F100
“With awesome chassis work and a 500-cube big block, who cares about having shiny paint? ” Take any car, no matter if it’s a
Top 10 tips to make your car nicer to drive
We love old cars, but sometimes they’re not the best to drive, so here are some top tips to get them up to scratch without
Best of the bay: Marineland Hot Rod and Classic Car Festival
View fullsize The Marineland Hot Rod & Classic Car Festival, hosted by the Marineland Street Rod & Kustom Car Club, has been a recurring event
PSP NZ Jetsprint Championship final
View fullsize The 2015 PSP New Zealand Jetsprint championship came to a conclusion at Featherston last weekend. With the final round being an important
NZV8 Issue No. 121 races into stores
We knew that last month’s ‘10th Birthday’ issue would be a hard act to follow, but we’re pretty sure Issue No. 121 is right up
Dream Shed: speedway shrine
“If you’re interested in Speedway, prepare to have your mind blown” “You don’t need to be crazy, but sometimes it helps,” laughs Gordon McIsaac,
Haven’t got your cards yet, or want another pack? Head to Battery Town now
Get your free pack of Battery Town NZV8 playing cards with every vehicle battery sold during May These special edition playing cards feature 50
High-mile trophy hauler
“If you think that none of New Zealand’s most awarded show cars are driven, you’d better think again! After driving 23,000 miles, the Carters’