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000 1965 Chevy Corvette Concept rendering shows side profile with side pipes redline tires and turbine style wheels

Corvette Custom Fabrication Ideas with Roadster Shop

By Ron Covell - Images by Roadster Shop In past articles we looked at some of the preliminary work being done by Roadster Shop on...
Gray Powder-coated Wilwood Caliper

1971 Chevy El Camino Wilwood Disc Brake Upgrade

By Ron Ceridono - Photos by Jason Scudellari When Ross Berlanga brought this 1971 Chevrolet El Camino home in 1992, it was, by all accounts,...
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Chevy Distributor Installation Tips – Small Block or Big Block V8

By Jeff Smith - Images by the Author This is a generational story. For those readers long in tooth who grew up with carbureted engines...
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Camaro RS Nose Conversion – Is Backdating a New Trend?

By Kevin Tetz   -   Images by the Author It can be argued that the early second-gen Camaro RS (1970-73) is the most beautiful Camaro ever...
001 1963 Chevy Nova TIG welds applied to Detroit Speed QUADRALink brackets on the chassis

1963 Chevy II QUADRALink Rear Suspension Upgrade

By Ron Ceridono   -   Images By Chadly Johnson Eugene, Oregon, is known for a number of things: it’s home to the University of Oregon Ducks,...
001 1963 Chevy Nova TIG welds applied to Detroit Speed QUADRALink brackets on the chassis

1963 Chevy II QUADRALink Rear Suspension Upgrade

By Ron Ceridono   -   Images By Chadly Johnson Eugene, Oregon, is known for a number of things: it’s home to the University of Oregon Ducks,...
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Replacing a C1 Corvette Front Clip

By Jefferson Bryant   -   Images by the Author Fiberglass is a very misunderstood material. Most people can just think of the itch, followed by the...
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1978 Camaro Rear Suspension Upgrade

By Jeff Huneycutt   -   Images by the Author In the first installment of our 1978 Camaro buildup, we laid out our plans for a complete...
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1967 Chevelle Bodywork Prep and Paint

By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman   -   Images by the Author and Tracy Paskey Rain on your proverbial parade is one thing. Hail on your pride-and-joy 1967...
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Street 750-cfm Carburetor Comparison

By Jeff Smith   -   Images by the Author When it comes to running a 750-cfm carburetor on the street, you see countless people asking, “Hey,...
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1971 Camaro Interior: Seat and Door Panel Upgrade

By Chuck Vranas   -   Images by the Author As part of an ongoing build, All Chevy Performance turned to Procision Industries and TMI Products to...
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Customizing a 1965 Corvette Window Trim and Vents

By Ron Covell   -   Images Courtesy of Roadster Shop In the first installment of our coverage on this remarkable Corvette—a full-scale reimagining being crafted by...
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Installing and Adjusting New 1971 Camaro Side Glass

By Nick Licata   -   Images by the Author Being the 1971 Camaro is now well over 50 years old as of this writing, it would...
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Reinforcing the Inner Structure of a 1965 Corvette

By Ron Covell   -   Images by Roadster Shop Roadster Shop has developed a reputation for building street machines at the highest level, and in the...
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1978 Camaro Front Suspension and Brake Upgrade

By Jeff Huneycutt   -   Images by the Author There’s no doubt that when it comes to the second-gen Camaro, the early years are by far...
001 1967 Nova custom firewall fabrication smooth sheet metal delete panels welding shaping firewall modification

Cleaning up the Dash, Firewall, and Cowl on a 1967 Chevy II

By Ron Ceridono   -   Images by Chadly Johnson Walk around any car show or cruise-in and you’ll likely find examples of two distinctly different approaches...
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1971 Camaro Carpet and Headliner Install

By Chuck Vranas   -   Images by the Author One of the best moments in reaching the end of a new build is when the business...
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Third-Gen Camaro Five-Speed Transmission Swap

By Ryan Manson   -   Images by Ryan Foss   -    Video by Ryan Foss Productions There are few things that can make a muscle car come...
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How to Choose the Right Cam for Your Small-Block Chevy Engine

By Jeff Smith   -   Images by the Author There are a tremendous number of variables to consider when it comes to choosing a camshaft. This...
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Vintage Look Aluminum Big Block Chevy – 8-Stack Injection

By Jeff Huneycutt   -   Images by the Author In the 1960s, many of Lola Cars’ most successful racing machines were powered by aluminum Big Block...
000 1971 Camaro pro touring build in progress LS engine Wilwood brakes

Fresh Windshield and New Detroit Speed Wiper Motor Install on a 1971 Camaro

By Chuck Vranas   -   Images by the Author It doesn’t matter how much power your ride has underhood or if you have the most-wicked suspension...
001 1963 Chevy Nova body in primer at shop roof masked hood cutout

Automotive Paint Tips on a 1963 Chevy Nova

By Ron Covell   -   Images by Taylor Kempkes There is a lot involved in painting a car if you want to achieve exceptional quality. In...
000 1969 Chevy Nova burnout black steelies street action shot

Comparing 7/8- and 15/16-inch Master Cylinder

By Taylor Kempkes   -   Images by the Author We humans are great at adapting; it might be one of our greatest gifts, but it also...
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How to Delete the Active Fuel Management Cam in an LS Engine

By Jeff Smith   -   Images by the Author The move toward LS engine swaps and LS engine building in general is so strong that even...
001 Proform 16 inch brushless electric fan hand held next to classic red 1969 Chevrolet

How Various Engine Cooling Fans Work

In Part 1 of our series on engine cooling (Volume 5, Issue 54) we began looking at cooling system components starting with radiators. This...
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Vapor Honing to Clean Up Those Vintage Parts

By John Machaqueiro   -   Images by the Author In the automotive restoration game, there are a wide range of options when it comes to tackling...
000 Holley Sniper EFI complete kit wiring harness ECU sensors touchscreen coil controller

Sniper 2 Install on a Small-Block Chevy Engine

By Jefferson Bryant   -   Images by the Author Fuel injection technology has made leaps and bounds over the last 20 years. The original Holley Pro-Jection...
001 1966 nova ss drag car yellow hood scoop wheelie bar nhra launch shot

How to Adjust Steering Geometry to Achieve Proper Toe

By Tony Thacker   -   Images by the Author Bumpsteer is one of those automotive terms that everybody uses but few understand. Luckily for us, our...
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How to Determine the Best Rocker Arms for Your Engine

By Jeff Smith   -   Images by the Author Rocker arms are one of those component topics that don’t get their share of attention. For performance...
000 GM LS alternator front mount V8 casting mark and throttle body detail

GM Gen V LT-Series Alternator Solutions

By Jefferson Bryant   -   Images by the Author If you have not been studying the progression of alternator technologies, you may not realize that since...
001 Pat Musi with complete 555 big block Chevy crate engine build in performance machine shop

Musi’s Triple Nickel – Famed Engine Builder Pat Musi and Edelbrock Teamed Up to...

By Jeff Huneycutt   -   Images by the Author Pat Musi made his bones building top-flight engines for drag racing. Drivers running Musi engines have won...
001 1968 Camaro rear panel fresh paint prep trunk open taillight housings removed

Customizing the Rear Panel of a 1968 Camaro

By Ron Covell   -   Images Courtesy of Roadster Shop We have been following this unique 1968 Camaro build at Roadster Shop for a couple of...
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Fitting Oil Pans and Engine Mounts into Early Chevelles

By Jeff Smith   -   Images by the Author Another story on swapping LS engines into early Chevelles? Well, yes. After experimenting for years with cast aluminum...
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Metalworking Fender Flares on a 1968 Camaro

This is our second article on the 1968 Camaro being built at Roadster Shop. Perhaps more than any other component on a car, the wheels...
000 Wilwood brake components shown include master cylinders proportioning valve and vacuum booster for custom brake upgrades

How to Ensure Proper Pushrod Length in Your Brake Booster

Hot rodding is all about improving the breed. It might be a move like dumping those spindly, 9.5-inch drum brakes on a 1966 Chevelle...
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Exploring the Impact of Harmonic Dampers on Engine Performance and Reliability

When it comes to engine stories in the typical car mags, it’s almost always about the big four: heads, camshaft, intake, and exhaust, which...
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Spark Plug Fundamentals

By Jeff Smith   -   Images by the Author The spark plug is the one component that has been shared by every spark-ignited internal combustion engine...
001 1968 Chevy Camaro in LeMans Blue with 350 badging and rally wheels sits in original condition

1968 Camaro Floors and Firewall Installation

By Ron Covell   -   Images by Roadster Shop In this article, we’re looking at a 1968 Camaro being built at Roadster Shop. As is typical...
000 Technician preps a 1971 Camaro dash and gauge cluster for install wiring harnesses laid out for final fitment

1971 Camaro Dash, Gauges, and A/C Install

By Chuck Vranas   -   Images by the Author One of the most important areas of any high-performance ride always leads to the business office, which...
000 1969 Camaro rear bumper corner tack welded and metal finished for seamless body line integration

1969 Camaro Front and Rear Bumper Tuck

By Tony Thacker   -   Images by the Author Bumpers are not something typically high on the build priority list, but if you’re building any kind...

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