Horsepower TV Season 2009, Ep. 5 "Scholastic Engine Builder?s Challenge"

The second annual Engine Builder Challenge, is a rematch between Wyotech's Blairsville and Sacramento campuses. With a 347 cid Ford Racing short block and a $5,000 budget the teams match skills, and determination in their quest for the 2009 trophy.
  • Runtime: 19 minutes
  • Original air date: April 19, 2009
  • Network: Spike
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The second annual Engine Builder Challenge, is a rematch between Wyotech's Blairsville and Sacramento campuses. With a 347 cid Ford Racing short block and a $5,000 budget the teams match skills, and determination in their quest for the 2009 trophy.
 
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Episode 5, "Scholastic Engine Builder?s Challenge"
Synopsis: The second annual Engine Builder Challenge, is a rematch between Wyotech's Blairsville and Sacramento campuses. With a 347 cid Ford Racing short block and a $5,000 budget the teams match skills, and determination in their quest for the 2009 trophy.
Original air date: April 19, 2009
Runtime: 19 minutes
ASIN: B0026XR50W
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #291,483 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
Horsepower TV Season 2009
Synopsis: Every gearhead wants power and this show reveals the secrets from simple street machine bolt-ons to building complete engines and cars. Hosts Joe Elmore and Mike Galley reveal engine building secrets, tips, tricks and shortcuts.
Season year: 2009
Network: Spike
ASIN: B001ZEF5JQ
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