ON THE COVER Superchargers,...
ON THE COVER
Superchargers, be they centrifugal, roots, roots hybrid, or twin-screw, all make serious power. Purchasing one for your application is only a matter of personal preference, and this month we covered the gamut, putting them to the test on several combinations. Photo by Henry D.
Magnificent!
Our LS1 mule is getting thrown through the gauntlet yet again. This time we utilize the expertise of Coast High Performance to swap in low-compression slugs, top it off with a set of TFS 215cc cylinder heads, and try out MagnaCharger's potent TVS huffer.
Boost Machine
We place our small-block-powered '72 Nova onto the chassis dyno and get the before-and-after results of adding a Weiand 142 supercharger.
V Is For Power
You asked for it, so we did it! We add a Vortech YSi blower to our Pace Performance 502 short-block with a set of Dart 335cc heads and search for big streetable numbers through a blow-through configuration.
Whipple Stomp
Whipple's small-block tuner kit turns our modest 383 into a torque-busting maniac.
Wide Load
It's time to shoehorn the big-block into our '66 El Camino. We drop in the entire powertrain, showcasing the trials and tribulations to help you get the job done yourself.
Turn & Run
A&E Motorsports takes the reigns and shows us how to install a complete BMR high-performance suspension system on an A-body Chevelle.
Hot Rodder Interrupted
Tommy Parker's second-gen Camaro is a looker, but he knows how to enjoy it on and off the streets!
Firing For Effect
17-year-old Paul Van Nus has lots of motivation and put together one fine '67 Nova with the help of his father.
Shop Talk
Editor H laughs at bruised knuckles.
Performance Q&A
Our resident tech guru, Big Mac, tells all.
Step by Step
With the five-speed conversion complete in our second-gen, it's time to yank out the factory column shifter in exchange for a Flaming River system.
Insider
Zack Farah of Gearstar explains how to select, rebuild, and maintain the right transmission for any vehicle.
Parts
Adding structural rigidity to your street machine just got easier with RideTech's latest TigerCage. What caught our attention? No welding is required, and it can be bolted in with a few basic handtools!
Rides
One man's divorce is another man's chance to snatch up a cool '69 Malibu.
Garage
Letters, news, and everything else we couldn't fit anywhere else.
What's Next
Stories to expect in the upcoming issue.