Updating the Steering, Pedals, Shifter, and Console of a Second-Gen Camaro
By Chuck Vranas - Images by the Author
Regardless which style of hopped-up V-8 you’re packing underhood, the most important part of linking it all...
What you Need to Know About Engine Cooling
By Ron Ceridono - Images by the Author and Courtesy of the Manufacturers
There’s nothing cooler than taking your hot rod out for a cruise....
Replacing the Vacuum Booster With Hydro-Boost
By Barry Kluczyk - Images by the Author
Confident stopping power is a must in a high-performance Chevy. In addition to big rotors and multi-piston...
Dyno Testing a 565ci Big-Block Then Upping the Cubic Inches to 632 to See...
By Jeff Huneycutt - Images by the Author
The old adage about making power goes: “There’s no replacement for displacement.”
Every dyed-in-the-wool car guy knows it....
1957 Chevy Air Conditioning System Upgrade
By Ryan Manson - Images by the Author
Last month, we concluded the installation of a Gen 5 Vintage Air SureFit kit in our 1957...
1957 Chevy Air Conditioning System Upgrade
By Ryan Manson - Images by the Author
Last month, we concluded the installation of a Gen 5 Vintage Air SureFit kit in our 1957...
Spotter’s Guide for 4.8 and 5.3L LS Engines
By Jeff Smith - Images by the Author
It’s not exactly breaking news that LS engine swapping is a big part of just about any...
Part 2: Young Gun Builds First LS Engine with a Pro Charger Supercharger
By John Gilbert - Images by the Author
Last month, we started part 1 of the story of 15-year-old Hunter Hay and his dad, Ron,...
How To Fabricate A Custom Fuel Door Panel on A 1966 Chevelle Wagon
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Images by Taylor Kempkes
Metalwork is an art that requires patience and experience to produce a show-quality finished project. There...
Part One of Installing a Vintage Air A/C System on a 1957 Chevy
By Ryan Manson - Images by the Author
Let's face it, cruising around in a classic Chevy should be an enjoyable experience, but as our...
Old School 427ci Chevy Small-Block Build With Inglese Eight-Stack Injection
By Jeff Huneycutt - Images by the Author
The venerable first-generation Chevrolet small-block has been out of production for decades now. Since then, multiple generations...
How to Properly Set Up Your Starter Motor for Proper Performance
By Jeff Smith - Images by the Author
Starter motors are kind of like the guy behind the counter at the auto parts store. When he’s...
Creating Perfect Door Gaps on a 1966 Chevelle Wagon
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Images by Taylor Kempkes
Old cars have personality, which means each one is a little different. Tolerances weren’t as precise...
Young Gun Builds His First LS Engine
The corniest and most overused story title in the book for a car magazine is “It’s a Family Affair” but sometimes you just have...
11 Facts You Need to Know About Engine Oil
By Jeff Smith - Images by the Author
If you ever feel the need to enliven a conversation among gearheads during a bench racing session,...
1977 Nova Fiberglass Bumper Panel Repair
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Images by the Author
Accidents happen, and we all know that fiberglass body panels can be quite fragile. While fiberglass...
How to Build and Run Fuel Hard Lines
By Ryan Manson - Images by the Author
Plumbing a fuel system on a new build or after an engine swap can be a daunting...
Dying Chevy Small-Block Engine Resurrection
By Jeff Smith - Images by the Author
Nearly all performance automotive magazine stories take the positive approach. We bolt on the parts, the engine...
How to Set Proper Timing and Vacuum for Your Street Engine
By Jeff Smith - Images by the Author
So much of life is about being at the right place at the right time. The same...
Improving the Fitment of 1963 Chevy II Headlight Bezels
By Ron Ceridono - -Images by Chadly Johnson
Go to any automotive event and chances are the cars with the most outrageous features will draw...
1972 Nova Disc Brake Upgrade
By Ron Ceridono - Images by Ryan Foss - Videography by Ryan Foss Productions
With all the options available today there are some critical questions...
Lokar Shifter and Pedal Install in a 1957 Chevy
By Ryan Manson - Images by the Author
With the old SBC/Muncie combo removed from our buddy Bruce Valley's 1957 Chevy and the LS3/4L60E resting...
1972 Chevy Nova Suspension Upgrade
By Ron Ceridono - Images by Ryan Foss
When the team at Eddie Motorsports set out to build a 1972 Chevy Nova to display at...
History of the Small-Block Chevy Engine
By Jeff Smith - Images by Various Sources
In the performance industry, there are very few products that can claim to have changed the lives...
We Test Two Cams to Determine Which One Offers the Most Power in Our...
By Jeff Huneycutt - Images by the Author
If you’ve been around cars for any length of time, you’ve probably heard the well-worn aphorism “The...
Reducing Sound and Heat in a Second-Gen Camaro
By Chuck Vranas - Images by the Author
There’s nothing worse than hitting the road in your high-performance Chevy and being assaulted by excess heat...
Installing a Stainless Exhaust System on a 1957 Chevy Handyman Wagon
By Ryan Manson - Images by the Author
Aluminized exhaust tubing. While it has its place (motorhomes, rat rods, demolition derby cars, and so...
Ten LS Engine Building Tips
By Jeff Huneycutt - Images by the Author
With the help of some of the very best LS engine builders and tuners we could find,...
1969 Camaro Side- and Quarter-Glass Install and Adjustment
By Barry Kluczyk - Images by the Author
If you’ve never attempted it, replacing the door glass on a vintage Chevy can seem easy enough...
How to Limit the Oil Leaks in Your Small-Block Chevy Engine
By Jeff Smith - Images by the Author
The small-block Chevy engine is notorious for oil leaks, a legacy from its 1950s design. While completely...
Replacing the Rear Trailing Arms on a 1964 Chevelle
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Images by the Author
The rear suspension of a 1964 Chevelle four-door cruiser had gone 60 years without major maintenance,...
External Hydraulic Clutch Actuation
By Jeff Smith - Images by the Author and Courtesy of Modern Driveline
Recently Modern Driveline (MDL) introduced its Eliminator Series slave package as an...
A Look at the Latest BluePrint LS Engine Block Program
By Jeff Huneycutt - Images Courtesy of the Manufacturer
BluePrint Engines sits in a unique spot in the performance automotive world. The organization builds thousands...
Upgrading a 1964 Chevelle with tubular control arms
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Images by the Author
It was time to replace the factory control arms on the front our 1964 Chevelle, so...
1957 Chevy Gauge Upgrade With Dakota Digital RTX Gauges
By Ryan Manson - Images by the Author
If you're building a classic Chevy with a lean toward any type of contemporary features, be them...
Refreshing the Rear Bumper, Taillights, and Filler Panel on a 1977 Nova
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Images by the Author
In the case of our 1977 Nova project car, the main area of focus for this...
Tuning a Holley Carburetor for Large Cams
By Jeff Smith - Images by the Author
When tuning a Holley carburetor for an engine with a big cam, there are various ways to...
1955 Chevy Nomad Bumper Tuck
By Ron Ceridono - Images by the Author
Tri-Five Chevys are among the most popular vintage vehicles to customize. When it comes to the bumpers,...
Refreshing Up the Crusty Dash of a 1957 Chevy
By Ryan Manson - Images by the Author
Simply replacing the original gauge cluster on our 1957 Chevy with a new one wasn't sufficient. The...
Summit Racing Blueprint Engines Small-Block
By Jeff Smith - Images by the Author
The small-block Chevy has now come full circle. When the GM LS Gen III small-block debuted just...
