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PowerNation: Truck Tech

Season 4 2017
TV-G

  • 2017-01-08T05:00:00Z on Spike
  • 25m
  • 6h 15m (15 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. On "Truck Tech", you can get expert tech on how to restore, modify, customize and paint classic and late model 2- and 4-wheel drive pickups, sport trucks and SUVs.

23 episodes

Season Premiere

2017-01-08T05:00:00Z

4x01 Classic C-10 Dyno & Track Test

Season Premiere

4x01 Classic C-10 Dyno & Track Test

  • 2017-01-08T05:00:00Z25m

Team wraps up its classic C-10 build, then pays it off at NCM Motorsports Park.

2017-01-22T05:00:00Z

4x02 Workahauler F-150

4x02 Workahauler F-150

  • 2017-01-22T05:00:00Z25m

How to build a real work truck from a late-model F-150. Also, how to blend paint on a repaired fender.

2017-01-29T05:00:00Z

4x03 Suspension Overhaul

4x03 Suspension Overhaul

  • 2017-01-29T05:00:00Z25m

Upgrading the suspension, wheels and tires on our Workahauler F-150, plus how to buy a used truck.

2017-02-19T05:00:00Z

4x04 SuperMax Shrink

4x04 SuperMax Shrink

  • 2017-02-19T05:00:00Z25m

GM never offered a short box Duramax. So we take an '03 and chop the frame for the smaller bed. Plus the payoff of Project Workahauler F-150.

2017-02-26T05:00:00Z

4x05 Project Preview

4x05 Project Preview

  • 2017-02-26T05:00:00Z25m

The guys give a sneak peak at projects for the upcoming season, along with showing how to start a barn find that has been sitting for a long time.

2017-03-19T04:00:00Z

4x06 SuperMax Stage 1 Upgrades

4x06 SuperMax Stage 1 Upgrades

  • 2017-03-19T04:00:00Z25m

Our '03 Duramax is back for stage one performance enhancements including intake and exhaust upgrades. Plus fixing a bad body repair.

We introduce our '89 Blazer with a raucous trail ride to show capabilities of Chevy's full size 4x4 in stock form. Then we bring it back, tear it down, and begin building the ultimate trail/show fun truck.

Buyer beware! Hidden rust is discovered under the paint of our diesel Silverado. We get this truck one step closer to paint by repairing cab corners and showing how to replace rocker panels.

4x09 Identity Crisis Engine & Trans

  • 2017-04-30T04:00:00Z25m

Our '67 El Camino project begins with teardown for paint prep. Plus, a beefy 6 liter LQ4 truck engine built on Engine Power gets dropped in along with turbo 350 racing trans.

4x10 Identity Crisis Custom Paint

  • 2017-05-07T04:00:00Z25m

Step by step how-to design and laydown a show quality paint job. Techniques include metal flake, ghost flames, fades and a way to create water droplet fx.

The '89 Blazer gets stripped to bare metal for repair, and our SuperMax Silverado is treated to front suspension & fuel delivery upgrades, plus performance brakes.

4x12 Identity Crisis Reassembly

  • 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z25m

The '67 El Camino give-away, now dressed in custom paint, gets re-assembled, including new bumpers and chrome trim. Plus new interior, 3" exhaust, and HiJacker air shock install.

We roll up our sleeves and get to work on our '30 Model A Ford with quick disassembly and the build up of a crate chassis including axles, suspension, springs, shocks, links and I-beam front end.

In preparation of Stage II, our shortened Silverado HD gets a new paint job and heavy duty steering that will eventually handle 1000 horsepower.

Restoration of our 89 Blazer continues by stripping the frame bare and repairing the damage. Plus junkyard how-to as the guys go searching for axles.

'Our '30 Model A cab and bed is removed from its 87 year old frame. Then the build can begin by putting the cab on the new frame, along with firewall modifications.

Our '89 blazer frame is back from powdercoat where it can be turned into a rolling chassis with suspension, rebuilt junkyard axle, wheels and tires.

With the 6.6L Duramax pulled out, we delve into the inner workings of a diesel engine and build more power with upgraded components.

Our Blazer chassis gets its big block and trans inside the frame rails, and the SuperMax Silverado LB7 is fully dressed with turbo, charge and intake pipes.

SuperMax Silverado gets a beefy transmission along with exhaust and suspension upgrades to finish up the Stage 2 upgrades.

2017-10-15T04:00:00Z

4x21 Klassy K5 Axle Rebuild

4x21 Klassy K5 Axle Rebuild

  • 2017-10-15T04:00:00Z25m

The '89 Blazer 4x4 returns for lockers in the rear - and new gearing up front, along with steering upgrades

2017-11-05T04:00:00Z

4x22 SuperMax Drag Strip Prep

4x22 SuperMax Drag Strip Prep

  • 2017-11-05T04:00:00Z25m

Our Stage 2 Silverado gets a final once-over in preparation for Engine Power's BBQ & Burnouts exhibition on the drag strip. Plus how to prep and paint plastic.

2017-11-19T05:00:00Z

4x23 SuperMax Payoff

4x23 SuperMax Payoff

  • 2017-11-19T05:00:00Z25m

The stage 2 shortbed Silverado HD gets a custom tune and dyno run. Plus we'll put the Duramax and new turbo upgrades through its paces on the street and strip during BBQ & Burnouts.

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