The Real Deal: Dave Plickert’s 1949 Chevy Pickup
Dave Plickert’s garage hides a rare and exquisite treasure. Squeeze past the beautifully resto-modded 1969 Camaro and the factory-fresh 1978 Corvette, slip by the classic Model A street rod, then […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Are Vortec Truck Cylinder Heads Really Better Than Stock SBC Heads?
I’ve got a rebuilt 350 long block and I’m looking at different cylinder heads. A couple of friends have told me that the Vortec head is a little better than […]
Building Custom Exhaust Systems: It’s the Little Things That Count
Many exhaust systems are basically plug and play—line up the pipes, clamp ‘em together, and everything more or less fits. But what if you have an oddball combination or a […]
Oil Pump Primer Tech: Starting Up Your New Engine the Right Way
The need to prime a fresh engine before initial start-up isn’t a big secret. It’s also a good idea to prime the oil pump before it is installed. Experts concur. […]
Lot Shots: A Drop-Top 1968 Ford Galaxie 500XL Asks the Question “What’s In a Name?”
Hey, ever wonder why Ford spelled it Galaxie instead of Galaxy? We’ve often mused about that ourselves, but were too lazy to ever research an answer—until this incredible 1968 Galaxie […]
SEMA Vehicle Feature: 632 Reasons to Like the Latest Iteration of the Project X 1957 Chevy
Our favorite Ship of Theseus, Project X began life as an ordinary Chevy 210 coupe way back in 1957. The car’s rise to fame began a few years later, when […]
NHRA Wrap-Up: Force Wins #150; Rookie Prock & Hartford Win in Seattle
John Force powered to his 150th Funny Car win on Sunday, rolling to the milestone victory at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways in Kent, WA near Seattle. While […]
Devil in Disguise, Part 1: We Build a 383ci Stroker Small Block Chevy That Looks Like a Classic LT1 350
In the long history of the Gen I small block Chevy, there are a couple of high-water marks most everyone knows about. The first was the 375 horsepower, fuel injected […]
How to Choose an Aftermarket Radiator
What’s more frustrating than sitting on the side of the road with an overheated vehicle? Whether it’s the sight of the steam coming from the hood or the smell of […]
A Beginner DIY Guide to Replacing Your Vehicle’s Exhaust System
Not too long ago, you were lucky if your car, truck, or SUV’s factory exhaust system made it past the vehicle warranty period. In fact, we have not-so-fond memories of […]