ON THE COVER Standing tall...
ON THE COVER
Standing tall for this month's cover shot is Dart's latest contribution to the world of engine building. Dubbed the Special High Performance block (SHP for short), it is available as a standalone block or as a complete short-block assembly, which is what we got. Check it out. The price is hard to beat, and it's a solid foundation for any modern-day buildup.
Minimal Assembly Required!
We take a detailed look at Dart's new line of SHP short-blocks. We even top it off with the company's line of entry-level heads and take a ride on the engine dyno.
6 Degrees Of Separation
Does a camshaft's lobe separation angle really make a performance difference? We hit the dyno to find out.
Mug Shot
Project F73 gets an RS conversion, and we show you exactly what it takes to get the job done.
Overdrive Automatic Spotter's Guide
Parts and hints for swapping out straight-gear mayhem.
A Different World
When it comes to heads for this hot 358, bigger is better.
Coping With Modern Life
This first-gen packs a punch on the street with its blown small-block, and it rows gears through a Tremec TKO five-speed.
Multitasking Malibu SS
Brent Jarvis' Chevelle can churn 11-second quarters and apex corners, and it is his daily driver.
Shop Talk
Editor H escapes an electrical crisis.
Performance Q&A
Our resident tech guru, Big Mac, tells all.
Step by Step
How to install a Fitch Fuel Catalyst for any carbureted street machine.
Insider
Moser Engineering elaborates on rearend technology and explains how to size one up for your application.
Parts
BMR Fabrications' latest torque arm conversion kit for your first-gen Camaro.
Rides
Bob Janz from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, goes wheels-up with his 572ci big-block-powered '79 Camaro!
Garage
Letters, news, and everything else we couldn't fit anywhere else.
What's Next
Stories to expect in the upcoming issue.