Chevy Technical Articles

Here you’ll find anything you’re looking for when it comes to bowtie tech. From engines and transmissions to suspension and brakes to body and paint, if it has to do with fixing, improving or rebuilding a Chevy, you’ll find it here.

Chevy Engines & Drivetrain

Accessories & Electronics

Summit Racing High Output Alternator - A Powerful Solo

Installing a high-output, one-wire alternator from Summit Racing.

Cams, Heads & Valvetrain

Edelbrock E-CNC Cylinder Head Test - From Virtual Reality To Reality

The Edelbrock E-CNC cylinder heads provide big airflow for moderately sized big-block Chevy engines.

Complete Builds & Testing

5.3L LS Small Block Build - Fuel Injection, Part 6

When it comes to induction systems, even the factory 5.3L truck intake has a lot to offer

Driveshaft & Rearend

Perfect Launch Cap Support - A Stronger Diff

We install Proform Parts Perfect Launch Cap Cover on our 1970 Chevy Camaro.

exhaust

Exhaust System Upgrade - What A Drag, Part 5

How an improved exhaust system can add power, improve driveability, reduce decibels, and lower elapsed times.

Induction & Power Adders

Scott Shafiroff Racing Engines 427CI Small-Block Crate Engine - Stacked And Packed

SSRE adds a set of stacks to a proven 427ci small-block crate engine

Short Block

Dart Short-Block Assembly - Heart Transplant

Jersey Shore was once a great place to be. We promise, from first experience. In memory of those times, a '88 Monte Carlo SS gets itself... more

transmission

TCI Automotive Fast Gate Shifter - Feelin' Shifty

We install TCI's Fast Gate Shifter into our 1970 Chevy Camaro. more

Chevy Chassis

brakes

Wilwood Brake Install - Unfair Floats Away

Calipers are important, obviously. More obviously, on any project car the time comes when you have to take care of the setup. Enter our '69... more

Complete Builds

1967 Chevrolet Chevelle AMD Project - How Much Project Can You Handle?

Before getting into a new car, there are things to take into account so you don’t end up getting blindsided more

Frame

Project Unfair Custom Fuel Tank - Getting Tanked

With Project Unfair, the drivetrain system is being asked to perform in many different ways: street driving, road racing, autocross,... more

Suspension & Steering

1967 Camaro Front Suspension Rebuild - Night & Day

Taking the slop out of a '67 Camaro with CPP suspension and steering components. more

Wheels & Tires

Nitto NT05 Drag Radical Vs. ET Street Radical II Tires - Drag Radial Shootout!

We Compare Nitto's new NT05 Drag Radial to its biggest competitor, the Mickey Thompson's ET Street Radial II more

Chevy Paint & Body

Bodies & Panels

Dry Building: Why It Makes Life Easier

Through the construction of our Project XS ’70 Chevelle convertible and ’55 hardtop, we’ve learned more than a few things about what really... more

Body Work

1967 Chevelle - The AMD Chevelle, Part 5

The AMD Chevelle project is getting closer and closer to being finished. more

Car Care

Chevy Tech: Wheel Restoration - Billet Wheel Resuscitation

Every part of the car is important, and the wheels are no exception, in the least. Learn how to keep yours clean. more

paint

Using DuPont ChromaPremier Pro Paint - The AMD Chevelle, Part 5

Laying down some color from Dupont. more

trim

El Camino Bedrail Upgrade - Dueling Bedrails

OPGI has got all the trim needed to brighten up the bed on just about any El Camino. more

Chevy Interiors

Air Conditioning

1967-1967 Chevy Chevelle A/C Control Panel Fix - Control Issues

If you own a '66-67 Chevelle with factory A/C, it's no secret that the original heater and A/C control levers are a problem you will have... more

glass

Tri-Five Chevy Power Windows - A New Look

Read about the power window conversion kits from Specialty Power Windows, a one-piece conversion specifically designed for Tri-Five... more

other

Steering Column Install - Tilt, Steer, Enjoy

Even in a muscle car, you should still look forward to creature comforts like a power window or a tilt column. more

Sound System

C3 Corvette Stereo Installation - Looney Tunes

Our Project Homewrecker 1972 Corvette trades its 8-Tracks for CDs, DVDs, And MP3s with a stereo upgrade more

Upholstery & Seats

Boom Mat Installation - Quiet Cabin

We take care of some things on the interior noise, thanks in part to DEI, Proform, and especially Boom Mat. more

Wiring & Gauges

Electrical Wiring Replacement - Getting Wired

Improving the circuitry of a '55 chevy with help from american autowire. more

	El Camino Bedrail Upgrade - Dueling Bedrails OPGI has got all the trim needed to brighten up the bed on just about any El Camino.... more
	Electrical Wiring Replacement - Getting Wired Improving the circuitry of a '55 chevy with help from american autowire.... more
	5.3L LS Small Block Build - Modern Mouse, Part 7 This month we hit our stroked 5.3L LS with some turbocharged boost.... more
	Exhaust System Upgrade - What A Drag, Part 5 How an improved exhaust system can add power, improve driveability, reduce decibels, and lower... more

	The Summer 2012 All Chevelle Special Hits Newsstands May 15th For all the A-body fanatics out there, the new Chevelle Summer 2012 special hits newsstands... more
	Collector Car Appreciation Day SAN Secures U.S. Senate Resolution Designating July 13th As "Collector Car Appreciation Day" ... more
	Adding Slide-A-Links To Our Nova SS Project There's been a lot of excitement about our ’72 Nova SS project car. Thanks to its Dart 509,... more
	An Awesome Silverado on display At This Weekend’s Super Chevy Show Chevrolet Performance always brings a fleet of unique specialty vehicles to the Super Chevy Show... more

	Starter interchange Can anybody tell me if a gear reduction starter from a 96 350 will work on a 78 350 ?... more
	bbc 496 I am currently working my stock 454 361959 block over .060 and installing a 4.250 crank to achieve... more
	'69 Dick Harrell Chevelle Lot of water under the bridge since my 'still on the road' post in Dec 2008 . . . I bought a new... more
	77 corvette Has any one put a ZZ4 turnkey crate motor an a corvett? What problems did you encounter?... more