Morphing a Firebird into a Trans Am
Building a 500 horse pump gas Pontiac.
Upgrading F-body Poncho suspension & brakes.
How to build a posi-traction rear end.
Overhauling the legendary Carter AFB 4 barrel carb
Modifying Rear Suspension and Frame for Big Power.
The year of the Hemi, the COPO & the Cobra Jet.
How-to restore cracked fiberglass body panels, customize fender scoops and remove decals without paint damage.
Guest builder Chris Ryan coats our Tribute Trans Am with ebony paint, then the guys apply the massive gold bird decal.
How-to soundproof and refurbish a worn-out interior. Plus the guys show how to make a shaker hood.
Big inch Pontiac TA gets tuned on the chassis dyno and how to dial in your alignment without going to a shop.
Mustang guru Alan Shepley and the guys perform major cosmetic surgery converting a stock '67 coupe into an iconic fastback.
Top auto industry females build a replica of the legendary 427 Cobra with a Factory Five Racing Mark lV Roadster kit.
The guys supercharge and upgrade exhaust turning a plain Jane Dodge Magnum wagon into a stealthy street fighter.
We lower our Dodge wagon, shave its roof rack, install a fresh air hood and apply an accent paint job.
Money Saving How-To: rebuilding fuel, water and oil pumps for more muscle car performance and reliability.
Tech secrets, tips and techniques on how-to restore, repair, and replace automotive glass.
Long term Hurst Olds project returns for sheet metal tech: how-to create perfect hood, fender and door gaps.
How to fabricate a custom functional aluminum forced-air intake system to feed our LSX 454 big block.
It's the start of a brand new project. Detroit Muscle goes on the hunt for their next big build, Project Ultra Violet...a 1970 Challenger. This Mopar is in serious need of a sand blaster! Also they'll go for a spin in one of the most famous Mopars of all time.
Team salvages rotted out '70 Challenger with how-to weld in a new metal roof, drip rails and A-pillars.
Chassis guru Jeff Schwartz brings in his G-Machine chassis to convert uni-body Challenger to a full frame.
Final Mopar sheet metal tech - how to weld in a new trunk pan and fabricate a front cowl panel from scratch.
Old school sheet metal tricks to convert classic '49 Ford into a custom with suicide doors.
How to convert from manual door handles to electric door poppers and punch custom hood louvers in a vintage Ford.
Team grafts world's first low deck, all aluminum Hemi and T56 six speed gearbox into '70 Challenger resto-mod.
Hands on tech on how to graft in '55 Olds lamps, convert to 12v blue dot taillights and french-in license plate
The team shows how to find and install Mopar's iconic Shaker hood on 70 Hemi Challenger restomod
How to customize a classic '49 Ford front end by bull-nosing and peaking the hood and building one-off bumpers
Step-by-step tech on how-to mini tub a muscle car rear end to create clearance for massive tires
Guys convert ancient king pins and drums to spindles and discs to lower and slow down our flathead Ford
Team fabs custom fiberglass bubble skirts and lays down a two-tone paint job on our old school '49 Ford custom
Celebrity builder Chris Ryan shows how-to lay down metallic paint and graphics on our very purple Challenger
Team transplants hopped up 3-duce flathead into old school custom plus how-to covert from 6 to 12 volt electrics.
Resto-mod tech: how to refurbish an expensive grill, insulate a uni-body plus tips on reassembling brightwork.
Team tightens up Gen 2 Chevelle with 1" drop spindles, coil springs, sway bars and rear disc brake upgrade.
49 custom gets bubble skirts, fresh chrome, Sombrero caps and whitewalls, plus acid-porting cast iron manifolds.
Team fabs high flow EFI fuel system, serpentine belt drive and dual fan cooling system for '70 Hemi Challenger
Secrets on fabricating a custom interior and how muscle car sheet metal panels are made and tested
It's tips on how to custom fabricate and fire-cut auto glass, plus tricks on how-to rebuild a manual window assembly.
How to upgrade a Mopar interior with performance seats, a custom dash insert, plus secrets on salvaging electrical switches.
Banana Split Shooting Flames
How to replace quarter panels and fenders on a '68 Camaro with all-new sheetmetal, plus install a cowl hood.
The guys show tips and tricks on how to rebuild, upgrade and bulletproof a GM 700R4 automatic transmission.
Detroit Muscle Undertakes a mission to squeeze everything that they can out of a tired Iroc Z, while staying on a strict budget.
The guys squeeze their budget and also do some free fixes to freshen up the budget Iroc’s interior, plus a road-trip test drive of the 2016 Camaro.
Project Ultraviolet, the 1970 Challenger Pro Touring ride takes it’s maiden voyage.
Take a look at how SEMA cars are built just a couple of weeks out from the big show
How to turn an automatic first-gen Mustang into a stickshift with overdrive.
Learn how to make a 50-year old Mustang handle like a late model pony.
Learn a low-buck way to rescue faded, nasty paint. Also, the budget IROC goes for a drive.
Marc and Tommy team up with WD-40 and UTI to build a '67 Camaro for charity.
How to massage body panels to perfection before paint. Also, installing Holley's newest fuel injection on a vintage Mustang.
A good find: Marc and Tommy go on the hunt for a certain top-shelf Mopar that they hope to get in drivable condition for a car show.
The guys button up the last few details on their 1100 horsepower Mercury Monster and take her for a spin.
The Detroit Muscle Dodge Charger needs some sheet metal replaced, learn how to perform automotive archaeology as well as do repairs to some 48 year old body panels.
The 69 Dodge Charger’s transmission is in need of a rebuild, find out how to revamp a muscle-era Mopar four speed.
Project Hard Charger, the ’69 Dodge Charger project, needs an engine rebuild. The guys have to tear it down to see if the bottom end can be salvaged and what to do about it.
Muscle Cars are known as straight-line monsters, but can a few modifications make a 69 Charger a lot more nimble? Find out how to upgrade a classic Mopar’s turn and stop capabilities.
A frame-off Chevelle Barn find restoration continues with a dazzling metallic baby blue paint job. Learn how to setup a spray gun if you're interested in laying down color on your own ride.
Marc and Tommy wrap up the odd jobs that have to be taken care of under the hood of their '72 Chevelle project, including the ignition system and Procharger accessory drive.
Marc and Tommy work on getting the 1972 Chevelle Supercharger Innercooler plumbed for a 1000 horsepower small block, and learn how to cut a run out of clear coat.
The 1972 Chevelle barn find project needs a fuel system to support the 1,000-horsepower engine and an exhaust system to let it exhale.
Marc and Tommy wrap up the Cadillac CTSV build with a few final details, and then use a new style of dent removal hardware to repair a panel.
The team revisits some of the car builds done over the last two years on the show.
The guys take their Cadillac CTS-V for a spin; building an air conditioning system from the ground up for their barn find Chevelle.
The Detroit Muscle Crew cuts a rusty old floor out of a '69 Dodge Charger and replaces it; one of Big Daddy Ed Roth's artists puts on a pinstriping class.
The guys finish up the barn find Chevelle and take it to a famous road in the Smoky Mountains, finding a movie car museum along the way.
The Detroit Muscle guys each choose an iconic '80s-era car to build for a shootout later in the season; one gets a rendering made, the other goes to a chassis shop.
The guys take a test spin in the Valvoline Giveaway Camaro, and swing by the last remaining drag strip in England for a day of hot passes.
Learn how to do a rustic looking patina paint job on your ride, and see a quick way to ratchet up the performance numbers on a late model pony.
It’s time to reveal the engine that’s going to power the 1969 Charger project, and a viewer’s Chevelle gets a helping hand with a Driveway Rescue.
Work continues on a 1969 Dodge Charger to adapt a Hellcat drivetrain to work in it; Tommy visits OPGI.
Our 1969 Dodge Charger gets an all-new rear suspension and an upgraded dash.
Sydewinder gets its engine bay buttoned up and a whole new interior.
We get the seats covered on Hard Charger, and she gets a fresh look from the rear.
Recap and Forecast on the projects we have in the shop. Install new drivetrain and chassis on Buick Project Street Regal.
Our Mustang Cobra Project Sydewinder gets its aggressive exhaust system and we work on Project Street Regal for larger rear tires.
We add some GNX body panels to our ’85 Buick Regal. We clean up and update a set of old Camaro/Nova wheels with fresh paint and trim pieces.
Our ’81 Mustang Cobra gets fuel and cooling systems and Project Street Regal gets some upgrades to its dated interior.
Project Street Regal has it's dated vinyl top removed and we add some goodies to the front of our Mustang Project Sydewinder
Tommy and Marc make their way to the North American Auto Show in Detroit.
85 Buick Regal gets some performance goods for the rear end and Project Sydewinder gets some new wheels and tires.
We get new wheels and tires for Project Sydewinder which means we have to make sure everything clears. Plus we do some body work on our '85 Buick.
We take Project Sydewinder to get its suspension setup for the track. Plus, Tommy and Marc get a rare look inside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Vault.
Tips to finding and buying your next project. Plus Sydewinder Details.
Tommy and Marc introduce the EBC Brakes Mustang GT Giveaway Car and give it more power!
We add a body kit and a wrap to our EBC Brakes giveaway Mustang. Plus Tommy and Marc bring back an old project car to the shop. The Hellcat '69 Charger.
The ’69 Dodge Charger gets a new custom exhaust to go with that Hellcrate Engine. Also a new Pontiac project car makes it way into the shop to get some finishing touches.
We install a new convertible top on our OPGI Pontiac. Plus Tommy makes his way to Las Vegas for LS Fest West!
Project Hard Charger gets the front end buttoned up and we help a viewer restore his cranky Camaro.
Tommy puts the finishing touches on Project Hard Charger's hood and we start tackling the interior getting ready for the final push.
We take our Mustang Sydewinder to the Mid America Ford and Shelby Nationals for it's maiden voyage on the race course and show you all the action from the event!
Marc and Tommy finish up the interior of our '66 Pontiac convertible. Plus we head out on another Driveway Rescue helping a viewer with their '69 Cutlass project.
Our EBC Mustang Sweepstakes car gets all new suspension, wheels and tires, as well as an upgraded brake and rotor package. Then we take it out for a little testing and some fun!
We head to the campus of UNOH to get an education on what the future of the automotive industry has in store. Plus, we add a custom carpet to our Hellcat Hard Charger as we get to work on a new interior.
We put the final touches to our '69 Hellcat Powered Dodge Charger, getting it ready to hit the road!
Tommy and Marc take us on an automotive history lesson at the largest indoor-outdoor museum complex in the U.S., the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn Michigan.
We look at several projects like Hard Charger – our 1969 Dodge Hellcat Charger, Sydewinder – our 1981 Fox Body Mustang Cobra, our 1966 Pontiac Convertible, and our 2016 Ford Mustang GT. We’ll give you a play by play of what it takes to build each one to help you decide what avenue to take for your vehicle.
We take Hard Charger to the Mopar Nationals in Ohio to give it a final shakedown, then we try to decide our next project vehicle.
We head to Dallas for the Mecum Auction and run our Hellcat powered Charger across the block. Plus we upgrade the intake and cooling systems to Street Regal.
Is the C5 Corvette Z06 the ultimate bang for your buck track and street car, or is there room for improvement?
Adding more Stop and Go to our C5 Corvette Z06 for the track. Taking our Z06 to the Corvette proving grounds, now it can handle the track to strut its stuff!
With a nod to the Grand National we’re giving our Buick Regal more Go Go. Fabricating a race inspired fuel system gets us one step closer to our '85 Buick Regal launch.
Tommy and Marc almost double the horsepower on a 2008 Ford 4.6L Crown Victoria P71 Police Interceptor. The solution for more power is adding a small tailpipe turbo, exhaust and fuel mods. Then the dyno don’t lie! From 200HP to 368HP, this Vic is ready for high pursuit!
Tommy and Marc’s old Crown Vic Interceptor is whistling a new tune with a turbo, upgraded suspension, gears and bigger tires. The only thing left is a hot pursuit to the donut shop that pushes the legal limits!
Adding Brakes, Wheels, and Tires is cool, but mechanical and electrical systems have to get buttoned up to revive this 80’s lady! Is it finally time to fire up this '85 Buick?
Destination “fun-town,” Marc and Tommy are taking a ’69 Chevy Camaro RS/SS to the next level! With performance, handling, and appearance upgrades, it’s time to revive this ultra-cool muscle car giveaway ride.
The '85 Buick is ready for some fit and finish with body work and candy paint.
We take our '69 Camaro and upgrade the suspension, brakes and tires to give it better handling and performance on the street.
From vision to venom an iconic Ford Foxbody Cobra is transformed into a track ready ground pounder! Marc and Tommy wake up this sleepy snake and convert it into a Mustang with plenty of bite! Hello Project Sydewinder!
This hissing Cobra gets dialed in with final touches, taking it from concept to coiled and ready to strike! Strap in for Project Sydewinder’s first track day!
Marc and Tommy rip into the automatic transmission tearing it out of our turbo charged Police Interceptor and swapping it for a head jerking manual 5 speed. Then they take to the track in hot pursuit of some quick times.
The guys down in Engine Power have finished beefing up our '69 Camaro' s engine with some high-performance parts, now we have to install it and upgrade the drive train so it can hold it's own with today's modern muscle.
Tommy and Marc finish up the last few details on our '69 SeaFoam Camaro. Plus a mechanics fantasy land we head to California for the Matco Tools Expo to see what new products they have coming out.
With the SeaFoam Camaro finished up, it is time to see what all those upgrades have done for our Restomod Giveaway. Then we help a viewer with some repairs on their vehicle on another Driveway Rescue
Tommy and Marc give us some tips on painting trim and glass installation before our '85 Buick gets a new interior. Plus a Chevelle owner in need of a little rescuing.
Complete build of our Big Body Grand Marquis
We show you a few tips on wiring up your next project, then we sound proof the interior on our '85 Buick . Plus we take a stroll through some backwoods in search of some Detroit Treasures
Street Regal gets an updated custom interior to compliment it's custom paint and we take her out on the town putting it through the paces seeing what she is made of.
We take a '76 Cadillac Hearse and start turning it into a torque monster that will scream down the track starting with the drivetrain.
Our '76 Cadillac Hearse gets some engine upgrades to help it get down track. Plus, Tommy goes on the hunt for an axle to keep all that power to the pavement.
Tommy and Marc have new project in the shop and have some unique plans that pay homage to the street machine era. But to do that they need to see what they have to work with.
Our '76 Caddy gets help to make that engine come to life. We install a custom exhaust, & add fuel and air goodies to make Overtaker rise from the ashes.
We add a new rear axle to our '76 Caddy Hearse drag car, helping all the horsepower to grip the pavement. Plus, we add brake upgrades to help bring it to a dead stop.
Tommy and Marc head out to salvage an old B-Body that has seen better days. Plus look for some hidden treasures in a automotive time capsule.
HEMI Cuda', need we say more? The Detroit Muscle crew tune up a rare 1970 HEMI Barracuda for its busy owner. We wake the elephant sleeping under the hood, and take joy ride!
Our AMC Javelin gets a freshen-up in the paint department with some help from an old friend. We show you some simple and easy ways to make your paint look amazing.
We put some muscle behind our 1973 AMC Javelin, and we see how far it will go on the Dyno.
We take our hefty hearse down the eighth mile with a little help from some throttle in the bottle ... Plus, some old school tech that may hit home.
This 1970 Mustang will take a 50 year leap into the future, and we're building it to give away! EBC Brakes is teaming up with Detroit Muscle to turn this pony car into a stallion.
The Detroit Muscle team dives into the EBC Mustang Sweepstakes car, but things may have to get worse before they can get better. The first step is to build a solid foundation for this Resto Mod.
Javelin gets a new sick sound with a set of side pipes, before hitting the road for a little fun.
The EBC Fastback Mustang has to hook and stick to the ground, so it’s time for some new suspension magic!
The EBC Fastback Mustang is transformed from an iconic fastback to a muscle packed stallion.
The Detroit Muscle crew creates a custom exhaust with some TIG Tech, and they lay out a new living room for our EBC Supercharged Coyote Mustang.
The Detroit Muscle team goes all in to reveal their supercharged ground-pounding pony at SEMA 2021 in Vegas.
The Detroit Muscle crew pulls a driveway rescue to spruce up a '70 Bronco. Then, the guys hit the road and jump over to Holley's MoParty, where it's a celebration of anything and everything MoPowered.
The Detroit Muscle team takes on a 1976 Cadillac Hearse, sending it as fast as it will go down the 1/8 mile drag strip.
See if your top ten muscle car list matches ours as we count down our favorite American Muscle Cars.
Have we missed any? Here is the conclusion of our top 10 American Muscle Cars. So much muscle, so little time to get to number one!
The Detroit Muscle crew transforms a 1970 Fastback Mustang into a track ready driver that will handle like it's on rails. Check it out from start to finish.
Tommy heads to Alabama to the Wellborn Musclecar Museum to see one of the most prestigious Mopar collections ever.
The Detroit Muscle team begins their journey of bringing a ’69 Plymouth Road Runner back from the brink. The first step, upping its ground game.
Our ’69 Road Runner, nicknamed Road Burner, gets a big bump in power when we perform a Gen III Hemi engine swap.
The ’69 Road Runner gets an exterior upgrade. We’ll show you some unorthodox methods for enhancing a patina paint look.
Tommy and Joel give the ’69 Road Runner’s interior a much-needed makeover. We’ll restore the dash and give the seats and headliner some much needed attention.
We make all the right connections and dash towards the finish line as we install new seats, wiring, and the steering column in our ’69 Road Runner.
We put in the fuel system, cooling system, and brake lines in our ’69 Road Runner. Plus we’ll show you how to polish the glass and trim.
Forget everything you think know about patina cars, because we are going to school you on how mother nature’s handiwork, combined with some elbow grease, can create a masterpiece worthy of a Hot Wheel.
We pay it forward helping to resurrect a Camaro that is more than just a car for its owner. And we’ll head to Las Vegas to meet some Matco Tools merchants who believe in making a living through giving.
It’s no secret that LS engine swaps are the go-to for adding power to your ride. Tommy and Joel walk you through what to do when looking for an LS and even show you how to start it before it goes in your car.
Tommy and Joel roll an ‘83 Hurst Olds into the shop and install brakes, wheels, and tires to lay the groundwork for adding some thunder back into this classic lightning shifted street seeker.
We restore a '83 Hurst Olds retro rocket’s finish to a showroom shine and update the exterior with decals that put the icing on the cake.
Grease and gears begin to fly as we swap out our '83 Hurst-Olds’ measly 307 engine for one built in the Horsepower shop with the help of legendary engine builder Joe Mondello. This big block is truly one-of-a-kind.
We wire up and cool off our legendary Mondello big-block Olds engine to take the Hurst's performance from worst to first. Plus we'll refresh the interior to jive with its 80s vibe.
Tommy and Joel visit a museum in a Lane of its own to see some one-of-a-kind vehicles. Then, they head over to the track to put the pedal to the metal on their '83 Hurst Olds retro rocket!
The Detroit Muscle crew rescues a familiar green 1971 Chevy Caprice, dropping a few tips and tricks along the way while diagnosing issues that can easily go unseen.
We check out the 8 acres of muscle cars, hot rods, and classic cars, along with an autocross attraction at the first annual Power Nationals event at the Nashville Superspeedway.
Tommy and Joel kick off a new project, a 1971 Chevy Caprice. They search through a big-body boneyard to find the inspiration to help separate this car from stereotypical b-body builds.
We mock, swap, and drop in a new transmission to handle all the pavement-pounding ponies we’re adding to our ’71 Caprice.
Tommy and Joel visit the powder room to freshen up the frame on Fat Stack, a 1971 Chevy Caprice, while upgrading their suspension in disbelief.
We make repairs on Fat Stack, a 1971 Chevy Caprice, showing you how to remove rust and pull dents. Then, we’ll cruise around in a ‘73 Camaro to diagnose what needs fixing as we help another viewer with a Driveway Rescue.
We slap on a fresh coat of paint to help transform our ’71 Chevy Caprice into a not-so-lean, mean, green machine! Then, we add a new vinyl top and marry the body back to the frame to bring Fat Stack one step closer to the finish line.
From fuel injection to chrome jewelry, Tommy and Joel pull off a budget-friendly refurbish you can do in a weekend on a 1964 Chevy Chevelle.
A '72 Dodge Dart gets a second lease on life after an eight-year outdoor slumber.
A marriage made in heaven – Our Fat Stack Caprice gets reunited with our updated chassis. Then it gets lined out with a new fuel system to ensure this LS can handle all of the horsepower of this heavy Chevy.
Chrome is where the heart is – Tommy and Joel update the bright work on their ‘71 Chevy Caprice and they’ll visit the chrome plater to break down how the new bling comes into being.
A touch of glass – We begin to piece our ‘71 Caprice Fat Stack back together, installing the front and rear glass as well as the hood, deck lid, and body panels showing you some how-to-hints for favorable fitment.
Cool Running – We install the cooling system on our ’71 Caprice and then put the pedal to the metal to give you the lowdown on electronic throttle vs mechanical.
It’s a heat wave – We restore the heater box on project Fat Stack, and install some air conditioning components to make the ’71 Caprice literally cool.
Detail oriented –Tommy and Joel team up with some old friends to tackle the grime and shine up a late model Charger.
Clutch Performance – The guys finalize Fat Stack’s transformation from automatic to manual as they install the clutch and pedal assembly in their ’71 Caprice.
Drag Strip Swap – Tommy and Joel elevate the curb appeal of an old 1967 Chevy Nova race car, showing you how to swap out some shiny stuff, which includes new bumpers and trim, as well as beef up the fire suppression system to get it looking cool and staying cool.
Interior Decorated – Tommy and Joel cut a rug and freshen up the rest of Fat Stack’s interior to match the flashy exterior of their 1971 Chevy Caprice.
Face Value - For their 1971 Chevrolet Caprice, the guys restore a hard-to-find grille and finish the fuel system to fully power the supercharged LS.
Road Burner is back and heating up the highway as Tommy and Joel hit the road for Holley’s MoParty. Before they leave, they have a surprise up their sleeve for you die-cast car fans. Things are about to heat up!
Our 1971 Chevy Caprice, Project Fat Stack, ROARS to life after almost a year of work. Tommy and Peyton give the nitty gritty on exhaust installation and finish the interior. Fat Stack turns heads in downtown Nashville to the delight of the Broadway crowd.
Tommy and Peyton make a plan of attack to resurrect a 1966 Chevy Nova, a first for the Detroit Muscle shop. After their upscale treatment, this Nova, codenamed Project Starstruck, will be a low, mean, aggressive street machine with killer looks.
With the plan laid out, Tommy and Peyton install light frame rails on the 1966 Chevy Nova. However, riding these rails proves to be tougher than expected when Project Starstruck shows her true colors.
Tommy and Peyton get cracking on a true piece of 90s muscle, their 1990 Mustang. This Fast Lane Fox Body Stang takes its first ride, before a total makeover that’ll turn it from Half-Bred Pony to Thoroughbred Stallion.