Ep 1. Bowtie on Steroids

PowerNation: Engine Power is a car enthusiast's dream come true. For all those individuals who love cars, engines, and speed, the show promises to keep them hooked throughout its second season. Episode 1 of season 2, named "Bowtie on Steroids" is a perfect example of what the series is all about.

The episode kicks off with the hosts, hosts Mike and Pat, introducing the 1969 Camaro that they'll be working on throughout the episode. They explain how the car has been sitting in their shop for quite a while, waiting for them to give it some much-needed love and care.

As the episode progresses, Mike and Pat delve into the details of how they plan to make this classic car a more powerful and aggressive machine. Their mission is to turn this Bowtie into a car that would intimidate even the fiercest on the streets. Thus, they dive headfirst into the task.

To boost the power of the Camaro, Mike and Pat decide to swap out the car's existing engine with a more potent one. With the help of a specialised team, they remove the old engine, a 327, and install a Custom 427 engine with stroked blocks, forged internals, and Aerospace components. What they come up with is pretty impressive.

However, that's not all they do. Mike and Pat dive deep into every detail of the engine, from the camshaft to the air intake, constantly tinkering and searching for ways to maximise every last bit of power. Comprehensive tests and detailed comparisons show the significant improvement in torque and horsepower in their quest. The end result is an engine that can produce a whopping 670 horsepower.

This Bowtie is starting to look and sound like nothing else on the road, and the hosts are clearly ecstatic about it. The engine swap proves to be an enormous success, but Mike and Pat aren't done yet.

The hosts recognise that an engine can only be as good as the transmission that comes with it. So, they remove the existing transmission and swap it out with a more robust one. With that change, the car can handle all the power they're adding to it.

Throughout the episode, the hosts reveal some intelligent updates to the car's accessory systems, such as the engine run-up and the radiator backup systems. They also go into detail about how they get the car to lose some weight and improve the stability of the car.

The redesign of the interior with racing seats, gauges, and other interior upgrades completes the upgraded look of the Camaro. Once again, while giving importance to even the smallest detail, the hosts bring out a car that looks entirely new and intimidating.

While fans of supercars and muscle cars alike may know the Camaro name well, this episode will undoubtedly deepen their appreciation of the marque. It's another fantastic display of what happens when you put the right people, tools, and motivations together.

The "Bowtie on Steroids" episode of PowerNation: Engine Power doesn't disappoint. Instead, host Mike and Pat rise to the challenge of upgrading the Camaro to insane new performance levels that blend both new tech and classic muscle, culminating in an incredible ride that viewers will be envious of.