Big with Boost! A Blown Big Block Chevy Build
Let’s do some quick, easy math, where your basic 1 + 1 = 2. We all know that big motors make more power than smaller motors, right? We also know […]
540 Cubes of Fun: Finishing and Dyno Testing a 712 Horsepower Big Block Chevy
Well, our (really) big block Chevy is done and had its maiden voyage on the dyno. We already gave away the ending by telling you how much horsepower the 540 […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Spark Plugs, Fuel Delivery & Timing Recommendations to Avoid Detonation on a Supercharged SBC
I purchased a 1959 Apache Truck four years ago with a supercharged small block Chevy 350 engine and a Weiand blower. The block is a 1969 model and heads are […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Carburetor Recommendations for a 355 Chevy with a Weiand Supercharger
I picked up a Weiand 144 small supercharger for my 355ci small block Chevy and now I’m wondering what carburetor to use? Obviously fuel economy isn’t one of my main […]
Mailbag: How to Choose a Carburetor for Supercharged Engines
(image © superchevy.com) Q: I am getting ready to pull the trigger on a supercharger for my 1966 Chevelle. What should I do about my carburetor? Do I need to go […]
The Top 20 Parts That Changed Hot Rodding Forever (#20-16)
What are the top high performance automotive parts of all time? Answering that is a tall order. People have been hot rodding vehicles for 100 years (give or take a […]
Blower Basics (Part 2): Boost and What You Need to Know
Can you ever have too much of a good thing? In the case of boost, the answer is a resounding yes. As we told you in Blower Basics (Part 1), […]
Affliction Chevelle Aims to Create a New Muscle Car Trend
Part muscle car, part rat rod, and with a hint of vintage drag and NASCAR features, Matt Hunt’s Affliction Chevelle is setting new trends in the muscle car arena. When […]
Blower Basics (Part 1): A Guide to Supercharger Types & Terminology
Many people have the impression that a supercharger is an exotic performance part found on wild street machines or race cars. There’s also the impression a supercharged vehicle is […]