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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
5.3 LS Engine or 4.8L – Spotters Guide and Tech Tips
By Jeff Smith - Images by the Author
The 5.3 LS engine is generally preferred over its smaller 4.8L sibling, but how do you make...
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...
























































