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

1965 Chevrolet Chevelle 502 MSD Atomic EFI Install - Atomic Blast

One of the simplest EFI systems to install and tune on the market is MSD’s Atomic Electronic Fuel Injection. The system is designed to... more

Cams, Heads & Valvetrain

Cylinder Heads - Bare Head Assembly 101

Putting together your own cylinder heads is easier than you might think. more

Complete Builds & Testing

Gen V LT1 Small Block

The new Gen V small-block breaks new technological ground, and brings back a name from the Mouse motor's past. more

Driveshaft & Rearend

10-Bolt Differential Upgrade

In this Tech article we discuss differential upgrades and all the parts you will need to make it an efficient upgrade. more

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. more

Induction & Power Adders

8-71 Weiand Install - Going Big

Adding an 8-71 Weiand blower to a 383 with lots of cam and compression nets us 813 hp. more

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

Brake Lines - Bent On Perfection

In this tech article, we are installing Classic Tube's preformed stainless steel brake lines. Click here for more details or check out the... 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

Chris Alston's Chassisworks gStreet Frame System

Full Chassis for the 67-69 Camaro more

Suspension & Steering

Hotchkis Suspension Install - Better Handling B-body

We install products from Hotchkis, Show Wheels, and Nitto on a STOCK '64 Impala to flatten it out in the corners, provide better handling,... 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

Setting Up a Mig Welder - Wire Feed 101

Metal inert gas and the MIG welder has made it pretty dang easy for the beginner to be able to do some welding. 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

Electric Life Power Window Kit - Quit Being Cranky

Adding an Electric-Life power window kit to a '69 Camaro is easier than you might think. 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

Installing Front Speakers - A Better Audio Solution

Year One has a great cure for installing front speakers into your a-body. more

Upholstery & Seats

1967 Chevelle Vinyl Top Install - The AMD Chevelle, Part 6

In the part 6 of The AMD Chevelle series, we throw on a fresh vinyl top on our '67. more

Wiring & Gauges

Aftermarket Gauges - Gauges With A Shot Of Muscle

Auto Meter and Classic Dash make adding traditional-style aftermarket gauges a snap. more

	Oval Port Big-Block Engine Build - The Ovalnator For this build up, we decided to go big on the performance side. What is big for a street engine?... more
	Chevrolet 402 Big-Block Comp Roller Cams Install - More Than Just The Peak Superior flow on its own gave great results, and with the capabilities the Trick Flow heads gave... more
	1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Connect and Cruise LSA Package - A Perfect Match, Part 2 Last month we introduced our latest LS swap buildup, which features an SS ’70 Chevelle and... more
	Rebirth Of The Gen V LT1 Small-Block...Part Two! When the cover was lifted, all the rumors vanished, and in their place was a brand-spanking-new 6.2... more

	Traffic stinks, but we make it to Virginia OK The first leg of our journey to Tampa in our 509-powered Nova SS is complete. Despite heavy... more
	Super Chevy to Attend Heidts Performance Car Challenge Heidts Performance in Wauconda, Illinois, will be holding its annual Car Challenge this weekend and... more
	Chevrolet’s Reuss Wants a Fun, Rear-Drive Car for Young Drivers One look at Chevrolet’s line-up will tell you that there’s a Chevy vehicle for just about every... more
	Calling All Women: Royal Purple Wants You! In October of last year, Royal Purple launched Royal Purple Ladies in an effort to advance women’s... more

	Crossfire injection problems Have an acquaintance with Crossfire problems on his 82 Vette.Intermittent Code 44/55. Engine... more
	Billet grille Has anybody install one of these grilles? My 67 headlight door covers are attached with 4 screws... more
	Help with engine build... first timer Im buying a 78 camaro from my father and he has a GM 350 crate motor that was never installed that... more
	Over the Top SBC .040 307 (313ci) Please Google my SBC 313ci nitrous on gbody forum and give me a little insight on your thoughts. I... more