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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Upgrading the 3rd-gen Camaro Gauge Cluster with Dakota Digital RTX

By Ryan Manson    -   Images by Ryan Foss The Dakota Digital RTX line has a new addition: a 3rd-gen Camaro gauge cluster that fits...
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How to Fabricate Custom Stainless Steel Brake Lines

By Ryan Manson   -   Images by the Author Plumbing all the different fluid systems in a custom vehicle can be a daunting task. Determining the...
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5.3 LS Engine: How to Get More Power

By Jeff Smith   -   Images by the Author A few months ago, we offered a look at how to spot differences between 4.8 and 5.3...
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How to Get Brighter Headlights for Your Vintage Muscle Car

By Jeff Smith   -   Images by the Author If this were a big pharma ad, right now we’d be telling you about a silent killer...
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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...
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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....
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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...

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