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  • 2014-01-05T15:30:00Z on Spike
  • 25m
  • 3h 20m (8 episodes)
  • United States
  • Reality, Special Interest
PowerNation brings to the viewer the latest automotive how-to from four specialist teams that demonstrate the latest techniqes, parts and tools in the automotive aftermarket. "Detroit Muscle" features step-by-step restoration and modification projects for '60s and '70s era muscle cars and Detroit's latest modern muscle machines.

25 episodes

Series Premiere

2014-01-05T15:30:00Z

1x01 Trans Am Transformation

Series Premiere

1x01 Trans Am Transformation

  • 2014-01-05T15:30:00Z25m

The guys team up with Butler Performance to build a bulletproof 474 cubic inch pump gas Pontiac stroker.

2014-01-12T15:30:00Z

1x02 Bulletproof Poncho

1x02 Bulletproof Poncho

  • 2014-01-12T15:30:00Z25m

The guys team up with Butler Performance to build a bulletproof 574 cubic inch pump gas Pontiac stroker.

2014-01-19T15:30:00Z

1x03 Movie Car Magic

1x03 Movie Car Magic

  • 2014-01-19T15:30:00Z25m

Team upgrades F-body Poncho suspension/brakes and torque converter.

2014-01-25T15:30:00Z

1x04 Stout Differential

1x04 Stout Differential

  • 2014-01-25T15:30:00Z25m

Team builds a stronger rear end, adds an EFI system and converts from rear drums to discs.

2014-02-02T15:30:00Z

1x05 Quadra-Jet Fix

1x05 Quadra-Jet Fix

  • 2014-02-02T15:30:00Z25m

The team shows how to save cash by overhauling a Edelbrock AFB-style 4 barrel performance carb.

2014-02-09T15:30:00Z

1x06 Tough As Nails Trans Am

1x06 Tough As Nails Trans Am

  • 2014-02-09T15:30:00Z25m

The team reworks their Pontiac's rear suspension, orders a custom driveshaft and fabricates a set of homemade frame connectors.

2014-02-16T15:30:00Z

1x07 1969 Car Wars

1x07 1969 Car Wars

  • 2014-02-16T15:30:00Z25m

In this special edition, the guys do retrospectives on the most iconic muscle cars of 1969, arguably the height of America's muscle car wars.

2014-02-23T15:30:00Z

1x08 Bandit Body Building

1x08 Bandit Body Building

  • 2014-02-23T15:30:00Z25m

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.

1x11 Firebird Finale

  • no air date25m

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.

1x17 Glass Tech 101

  • no air date25m

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.

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.

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