A Brief History of the Chevy “Super Sport”
Toss the “Super Sport” title onto any Chevy—vintage or modern—and it immediately makes things a lot more interesting. But a popular misconception is that the “SS” badge automatically denoted the […]
Building a Baby Max Wedge 435 Mopar B-Block Stroker That Makes Nearly 600 HP
Chrysler has a great tradition of producing powerful high-performance engines. Engines that you can build today. We’re working with the Chrysler B-Block, which is the original low-deck version of the […]
A Look Back at the History of the Corvette C4 (1984-96) Generation
On June 30th, 1953 the first production Corvette rolled off the assembly line. And after building its performance pedigree in the 1960s, the long-running C3 Corvette endured the gas shortages, […]
Long Rod Chevy 307 = Big Power
Chevrolet’s 307ci small block has long been viewed as a mild-mannered grocery getter. We used to call them “Belly Button Motors” because everyone had one—right? I recall new 1968-73 Chevelle […]
Parts Bin: This Gearhead Christmas Tree is a Jolly Way to Spread Some Wonderful Wrenchin’ Cheer
If you’re like us (*checks watch*), then you probably procrastinate on your holiday shopping. And that’s doubly true if you’ve got a hard-to-buy-for car nut on your gift shopping list. […]
Gear Up! A Jeep Gift Guide for the 4×4 Fan on Your Shopping List
“Jeep people” are a special breed—folks who don’t mind muddy tires, a mild sunburn, and a pair of damp socks. Problem is, what makes Jeep folks so unique, also makes […]
Beware the 13mm Square Drive Drain Bolt: A Mechanic’s Horror Story (Read On…IF YOU DARE!)
It was a dark and stormy afternoon. Lightning crackled across the sky, briefly overpowering the cacophony of howling winds and driving rain slamming against the garage door. …But the bad […]