After destroying his original engine with too much boost, Scott Allen was left with two choices: scrap the project or build it better. Guess which option he chose…

A muscle car man at heart, Scott Allen has owned a bunch of seriously cool cars in his time, although none quite as cool as his current selection.

The name Boss 302 gets any Mustang owner’s heart pounding, and Scott’s lucky enough to have one. He’s also got the 302’s bigger and far less common brother, the 428 Cobra Jet, a very rare and impressive car that most Ford lovers would kill for. But just to prove he’s not solely a Ford fan, they’re kept company by the Chevrolet equivalent, a ’69 Z28 Camaro.

Obviously, someone with an eye for rare and powerful muscle cars is going to have a passion for going fast, too, and that’s where this story really begins. Back in 2005, Scott was looking for a new daily driver that would allow him to get around the country with his work gear in a bit of comfort. The then brand-new BAII ute fitted the requirements perfectly. However, it wasn’t long after the purchase of the six-speed manual ute that Scott began to tire of the car’s limited performance, and the idea of force-feeding it came to mind. (more…)

The November issue of NZV8 Magazine has just hit shop shelves so it’s time to get a fresh fix of all that’s happening on the kiwi V8 scene. The new issue is a beaut and comes packed with feature cars, news and event reports so get your copy before they are all gone.

In this month’s issue we have an epic cover article that celebrates high power Fords. There’s a 1970 Ford Torino Type N/W cover car that’s immaculately finished and uses a 514ci big block motor to produce 700hp plus. If the Torino wasn’t enough this V8 lover also has a late model FPV GT-P daily driver with 413kW on tap – that makes for a high horsepower garage. Other feature cars include a beautifully chromed 1957 Chevy Bel Air which is simply stunning inside and out. There’s also a ’72 Dodge Challenger finished in slime green and packing a 528ci motor it can achieve 9-second passes. No issue would be complete without a Chev Camaro and this months is a classic 1969 RS/SS model with a 410ci small block engine and a track-spec fit out. Away from the feature cars we have a article celebrating kiwi automotive success stories and we visit a huge private collection of Packards and motorbikes. We report back from the recent Pukekohe Hot Rod and Horsepower Show and also the annual Father’s Day Drags.

All this plus the usual technical advice, readers’ rides, posters and news to keep you up to date with all that’s happening on the NZ V8 scene. This is a stellar issue so make sure you pick up a copy today before they sell out!

Good news V8 fans, the October issue of NZV8 Magazine has just reached shop shelves so it’s time to get your next fix of all that’s happening on the kiwi V8 scene. The new issue is packed with loads of feature cars, news and event reports so get your copy before they are all gone.

In this month’s issue we have a hard hitting cover car in the form of a 1100HP pump gas Camaro streeter. This 1969-vintage bad boy comes packing a 580ci big block engine and a F3 Procharger to help it pull 9-second passes at the strip. We also have an immaculately finished Valiant VG Coupe with a worked 318ci small block engine and stunning interior detailing and exterior paintwork. Another looker is our ’56 Chevy 150 Handyman feature car, this rare machine is painted in tuxedo black and is perfectly restored as a daily cruiser. Our final feature car is a little bit different, a Ford Focus GT with a wild engine conversion to 347ci Windsor mill. With the big V8 fitted and the Focus converted to rear-wheel-drive this track spec hatch is set for fast times on NZ circuits. Our event report see us travel to the Meguiar’s Motorex 2011 in Aussie and go to the annual Palmy Swap Meet, there are plenty of photos from both. Special features this month include an epic Streetcar Shootout where we take a close look at NZ’s quickest street cars. We also get greasy with FPV’s new Miami engine and see where, and how much power can be added to this high-tech V8 unit.

All this plus the usual advice, readers’ rides, shed visit and news to keep you up to date with all that’s happening on the NZ V8 scene. This is a cracker issue so make sure you pick up a copy now before they sell out!

Following on from positive feedback at this year’s Australian International Motor Show, FPV has just announced the launch of its most limited edition vehicle to date, the 2011 GT Black.

Based on the black-on-black FPV GT Concept this special Falcon will be put into limited production of just 125 units with only 8 coming to New Zealand.

The GT Black will make use of the standard supercharged Boss 335kW GT engine, but receives a number of styling tweaks.

“We were totally blown away by the positive feedback received from fans and show-goers on our Concept,” FPV General Manager Rod Barrett said. “We knew we had a winner with the black paintwork and we wanted to action something immediately. The GT Black is the beginning of some exciting times ahead as we continue to work on new product and design enhancements to reflect the needs and wants of the market.”

With all black finished styling, black alloy wheels, black tail pipes and all-new matt black striping decals the GT Black sticks to its theme and creates a menacing figure. It will only be available in black. (more…)

Ford Performance Vehicles has dropped the covers off its first-ever ‘concept car’ at the Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne.

Simply named the GT concept this blacked-out machine is based on the FPV GT and features a number of bespoke features and design treatments not seen before. It debuts just in time to combat HSV that used the show to unveil its new SV Black Edition models (read news).

FPV’s GT Concept is finished in a Silhouette Black paint job with a unique matt finish stripe package on the bonnet, rear wing and bodysides, a paint treatment that is also carried over to the rear diffuser.

At the front large brake ducts are incorporated into the modified front fascia, black framing has been used to enhance the rear light graphics treatment, and the vehicle carries unique GT badging. Filling the guards are 19-inch lightweight one-piece forged alloy rims, finished in black of course, which are 8.0 inches wide at the front and 9.5 inches wide at the rear, and are shod with special Dunlop SP Sportmaxx GT tyres. (more…)

The NZ FPV & Tickford Owners Club is one of the largest and most enthusiastic car clubs on the NZ V8 scene and recently held its annual AGM weekend in our capital city. It sounds like it was a very successful meet up for the clubs various branches and Jeff Adlam was there to write up a report of how it all went down.

Read Jeff’s report below to find out more.

NZ FPV & Tickford Owners Club – Event Report

With branches spread around New Zealand, the Annual AGM Weekend is the only opportunity that members get to gather as a whole. It is the largest event of the year and the event weekend is eagerly anticipated. This years’ event was hosted by Wellington branch and was attended by over 100 members from throughout the clubs nine branches.

The Friday night “meet n greet” was well patronised with an abundance of conviviality to set the mood for the weekend. (more…)

Since its recent release Ford has been all about big claims that its 2011 Boss 335 GT goes seriously hard, and is motivated by the most-powerful V8 ever offered in an Australian sedan. While we knew they were for real, a new video featuring race legend Allan Moffat is now driving the point home.

FPV’s high-tech, supercharged 5.0 litre V8 engine produces 335kW of power and 570Nm of torque, and is now standard fitment across the GT, GT-P and GT E models. It’s also very compact in size — 47kg lighter than the outgoing 5.4 litre Boss 315kW engine. It’s certainly enough power to easily get owners in trouble with the law.

Click below to see the first advertising video for the fresh-engined 2011 FPV Boss 335 GT. Might want to turn the volume up a notch too. (more…)

The March 2011 issue of NZV8 has just hit the shelves, so don’t forget to grab your copy today.

In this month’s issue we have a wicked big block Plymouth Barracuda cover car, this 1968 fastback is flawlessly finished and comes packing a 600hp 496ci powerplant. Other feature cars include a ’66 Chevy Malibu street car and a VK Commodore ‘Blue Meanie’ replica (except better). There’s also a supercharged 1963 Ford Fairlane and we see who comes out top between FPV’s new GT-P and HSV’s GTS with an old fashioned showdown. We have full event reports from the Kumeu Car Show, the Jalopy Dust Up at Waihi Beach and round two of the Central Muscle Cars. Our awesome sheds section takes us to the expansive garage of Robyn and John Dellamura who show us an amazing collection of American metal and memorabilia. (more…)