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GM Gen V LT-Series Alternator Solutions

Musi’s Triple Nickel – Famed Engine Builder Pat Musi and Edelbrock Teamed Up to Create a 555ci Big-Block That Brings the Noise

Customizing the Rear Panel of a 1968 Camaro

Fitting Oil Pans and Engine Mounts into Early Chevelles

Metalworking Fender Flares on a 1968 Camaro

How to Ensure Proper Pushrod Length in Your Brake Booster

Exploring the Impact of Harmonic Dampers on Engine Performance and Reliability

Spark Plug Fundamentals

001 1968 Chevy Camaro in LeMans Blue with 350 badging and rally wheels sits in original condition

1968 Camaro Floors and Firewall Installation

Ron Covell

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

Chuck Vranas

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

In The Garage Media Staff

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 Instrumentation in a Third-Gen Camaro

Ryan Manson

By Ryan Manson - Images by Ryan Foss When our buddy Ryan Foss first purchased his 1992 Chevy Camaro, affectionately known as “Copmaro” due...

000 Using a speed square to precisely measure and mark brake line bends before fabrication

How to Fabricate Custom Stainless Steel Brake Lines

Ryan Manson

By Ryan Manson - Images by the Author Plumbing all the different fluid systems in a custom vehicle can be a daunting task. Determining the...

How to Fabricate Custom Stainless Steel Brake Lines

Ryan Manson

By Ryan Manson - Images by the Author Plumbing all the different fluid systems in a custom vehicle can be a daunting task. Determining the...

000 Freshly assembled LS engine short block with Trick Flow cylinder heads mid 2000s GM truck application

Now to Get More Power from a 5.3 LS Engine

Jeff Smith

By Jeff Smith - Images by the Author A few months ago we offered a look into spotting and identifying the GM LS Gen III...

000 1965 Chevrolet El Camino with custom flames undergoing electrical repair in a classic car garage

How to Get Brighter Headlights for Your Vintage Muscle Car

Jeff Smith

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...

000 1971 Camaro undergoing interior assembly with matte black body and steering column prep

Updating the Steering, Pedals, Shifter, and Console of a Second-Gen Camaro

Chuck Vranas

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...

001 TIG welding an aluminum radiator for precision cooling system fabrication

What you Need to Know About Engine Cooling

Ron Ceridono

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....

000 Mechanic installing a Wilwood master cylinder in a classic Chevrolet

Replacing the Vacuum Booster With Hydro-Boost

Barry Kluczyk

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...

001 Blown big block Chevrolet supercharged engine twin throttle bodies billet pulleys custom headers

Dyno Testing a 565ci Big-Block Then Upping the Cubic Inches to 632 to See...

Jeff Huneycutt

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....

000 Vintage Air AC unit ready for installation with instructions

1957 Chevy Air Conditioning System Upgrade

Ryan Manson

By Ryan Manson - Images by the Author Last month, we concluded the installation of a Gen 5 Vintage Air SureFit kit in our 1957...

000 LS engine swap classic car aluminum radiator ignition coils aftermarket intake

Spotter’s Guide for 4.8 and 5.3L LS Engines

Jeff Smith

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...

00 LS engine ProCharger supercharged billet intake high performance build

Part 2: Young Gun Builds First LS Engine with a Pro Charger Supercharger

John Gilbert

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,...

001 Fabricator welds a custom patch panel on the rear quarter of a 1966 Chevelle wagon at Old Anvil Speed Shop

How To Fabricate A Custom Fuel Door Panel on A 1966 Chevelle Wagon

Tommy Lee Byrd

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...

000 Vintage Air control panel retrofit for 1957 Chevy truck AC system

Part One of Installing a Vintage Air A/C System on a 1957 Chevy

Ryan Manson

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...

001 Fully assembled engine with individual throttle bodies polished aluminum components and high performance features

Old School 427ci Chevy Small-Block Build With Inglese Eight-Stack Injection

Jeff Huneycutt

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...

000 Powermaster starter installation with torque adjustment using a ratchet

How to Properly Set Up Your Starter Motor for Proper Performance

Jeff Smith

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...

001 Technician sanding door panel gaps in a restoration shop with an orbital sander

Creating Perfect Door Gaps on a 1966 Chevelle Wagon

Tommy Lee Byrd

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...

000 Chevy II Nova LS3 engine build with restored body and high performance crate motor installation

Young Gun Builds His First LS Engine

John Gilbert

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...

000 Close up of motor oil being poured into an engine filler opening silver and red cap visible

11 Facts You Need to Know About Engine Oil

Jeff Smith

By Jeff Smith - Images by the Author If you ever feel the need to enliven a conversation among gearheads during a bench racing session,...

001 Sanding cracked fiberglass surface with a rotary tool to prepare for repair

1977 Nova Fiberglass Bumper Panel Repair

Tommy Lee Byrd

By Tommy Lee Byrd - Images by the Author Accidents happen, and we all know that fiberglass body panels can be quite fragile. While fiberglass...

000 AN fuel fitting installation on stainless steel fuel line detailed assembly guide

How to Build and Run Fuel Hard Lines

Ryan Manson

By Ryan Manson - Images by the Author Plumbing a fuel system on a new build or after an engine swap can be a daunting...

000 A mechanic manually rotating a Chevy small block engine with a degree wheel for precise camshaft timing adjustments

Dying Chevy Small-Block Engine Resurrection

Jeff Smith

By Jeff Smith - Images by the Author Nearly all performance automotive magazine stories take the positive approach. We bolt on the parts, the engine...

001 Technician tuning the engine of a 1967 Chevrolet Nova with custom flame painted hood and polished intake manifold

How to Set Proper Timing and Vacuum for Your Street Engine

Jeff Smith

By Jeff Smith - Images by the Author So much of life is about being at the right place at the right time. The same...

001 1963 Chevy Nova headlight bezel restoration process step by step

Improving the Fitment of 1963 Chevy II Headlight Bezels

Ron Ceridono

By Ron Ceridono - -Images by Chadly Johnson Go to any automotive event and chances are the cars with the most outrageous features will draw...

001 Installing Wilwood red calipers on a 1972 Chevrolet Nova for upgraded braking performance

1972 Nova Disc Brake Upgrade

Ron Ceridono

By Ron Ceridono - Images by Ryan Foss - Videography by Ryan Foss Productions With all the options available today there are some critical questions...

001 1957 Chevy Lokar shifter installed on a classic transmission featuring polished handle and modern functionality

Lokar Shifter and Pedal Install in a 1957 Chevy

Ryan Manson

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...

01 Installing sound deadening material inside a 1970s Chevrolet Camaro for improved cabin noise reduction

1972 Chevy Nova Suspension Upgrade

Ron Ceridono

By Ron Ceridono - Images by Ryan Foss When the team at Eddie Motorsports set out to build a 1972 Chevy Nova to display at...

001 1970 Chevrolet LT 1 350ci V8 engine with Holley carburetor and aluminum intake manifold

History of the Small-Block Chevy Engine

Jeff Smith

By Jeff Smith - Images by Various Sources In the performance industry, there are very few products that can claim to have changed the lives...

001 Fully assembled high performance Chevy big block with Brodix intake and MSD ignition coils

We Test Two Cams to Determine Which One Offers the Most Power in Our...

Jeff Huneycutt

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...

000 Technician applying sound deadening insulation in the interior of a Camaro's floorpan

Reducing Sound and Heat in a Second-Gen Camaro

Chuck Vranas

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...

000 Welder using a TIG setup to fabricate a custom exhaust pipe

Installing a Stainless Exhaust System on a 1957 Chevy Handyman Wagon

Ryan Manson

By Ryan Manson - Images by the Author Aluminized exhaust tubing. While it has its place (motorhomes, rat rods, demolition derby cars, and so...

002 Cleaning and inspecting a used intake manifold part of a restoration process

Ten LS Engine Building Tips

Jeff Huneycutt

By Jeff Huneycutt - Images by the Author With the help of some of the very best LS engine builders and tuners we could find,...

000 Installing the door glass on a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro during a restoration

1969 Camaro Side- and Quarter-Glass Install and Adjustment

Barry Kluczyk

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...

001 Close up of a rear main seal housing during a small block engine rebuild

How to Limit the Oil Leaks in Your Small-Block Chevy Engine

Jeff Smith

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...

001 Fresh tubular control arms and hardware for a suspension upgrade ideal for a 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle

Replacing the Rear Trailing Arms on a 1964 Chevelle

Tommy Lee Byrd

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,...

01 A hydraulic clutch conversion kit laid out on a wooden surface including braided lines brackets and hardware

External Hydraulic Clutch Actuation

Jeff Smith

By Jeff Smith - Images by the Author and Courtesy of Modern Driveline Recently Modern Driveline (MDL) introduced its Eliminator Series slave package as an...

01 Front view of a BluePrint engine block with a large throttle body and braided fuel lines

A Look at the Latest BluePrint LS Engine Block Program

Jeff Huneycutt

By Jeff Huneycutt - Images Courtesy of the Manufacturer BluePrint Engines sits in a unique spot in the performance automotive world. The organization builds thousands...

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