When muscle car enthusiasts think about muscle car builders, they automatically think of those hot rods you see on the streets and TV. While some muscle car builders have put muscle into their muscle cars by hand and some have built muscle car prototypes, the majority of muscle car builders built their muscle cars with muscle car engines. Some muscle car owners are even using muscle car engines to build hyper-cars for sale. And muscle car engine builders make a lot of money with those engines because they are very popular in muscle car circles and can be customized well. Because of the popularity of muscle car engines, muscle car builders need to be able to come up with custom made engines for muscle car owners who want a really fast muscle car that will go high speeds and through big turns.
Engines
Muscle car engines are usually made with block bodies, so-called “rotary valve” gasoline engines or nitrous oxide gas engines. There are two main types of muscle car engines: direct-vent and vent-less engines. Each has its benefits and drawbacks. Direct-vent hot rod engines work best in stock form, but some hot rod enthusiasts like to convert their muscle car engines to direct vent so they can use them on track. These engines require more horsepower and larger diameter rotors, so the price of a muscle car engine is higher than most.
The most important part of a muscle car’s engine is the camera body. A camera is a special type of muscle car that uses a low restriction air box to maximize airflow through the engine. It also features low-profile aluminium cylinder heads and high flow stainless steel cylinder valves. Muscle car enthusiasts prefer to build their muscle car engines with blocks that have been led. This means that the block has been sandblasted down to the original factory specification, making it stronger and more reliable.
Brakes
Brake systems also vary between different car models. Stock braking can be hard on the chassis if the suspension is not set up properly. Some stock suspension designs do not work well with certain weight configurations. If you have a stock suspension, you might notice a drop in acceleration from corner to corner. You can correct this problem easily by fitting special shock absorbers that will dampen the effect of a quick transition by absorbing all of the energy that the brakes exert, thus making your cornering simpler.
A major advantage of muscle cars is the use of aluminium chassis components. Aluminium is lightweight and strong; it is also rust-resistant. The frames for the front and rear suspensions of muscle cars are made entirely out of aluminium, which means that the frame can last a very long time without rusting.
Suspension
The suspension system of a muscle car must be set up in a very unique manner, though. Because of the stock type suspension, the tires will have to be much wider than stock. The wheels will need to have a bigger diameter to compensate for the wider spacing. The frame, though, must be able to support the extra weight and therefore, have a stronger frame, to begin with.
Body
Another thing to consider when building a muscle car is to choose a body style that compliments the muscle car’s chassis. Camaros with long bodies and wide tires look best with flat front fenders, while cougars should use slick straight fenders to minimize ground clearance. Muscle cars also look best in aggressive quad taillights, chrome wheels, and aggressive rims. They should also get body kits with low profile skirts and rear wings. If the muscle car has a long roof, then the top must be lowered for aerodynamics.
Building muscle cars is not very easy, so most muscle car builders choose to build a limited edition car. Limited edition muscle cars usually come with better parts, have better warranties, and are much easier to repair and customize than their standard counterpart. This is because the market for muscle cars is small compared to other vehicle categories. So it can be hard to find a reputable company to build your full frame.