Power Curves
Eight cylinder heads, all around $1,000--we test for port volume, airflow, true measured chamber volume, dyno runs, and much more.
Pressure Science
Think you know everything about head gaskets? We bet you don't.
Red Dog 7
The series is over, we've met our goals, and our daily hauler is making horsepower.
Budget Rat
Who said big-blocks aren't affordable? We prove otherwise.
Go With The Flo
Get injected. It's not as scary as it sounds.
The Long & Short Of It
How to measure for the correct pushrod length.
Lone Wolf
The factory rally wheels fooled us, but the burnout sure didn't.
Novastalgia
Whether it's street or strip, this little shoebox caters to every crowd.
The Right Stuff
Red is a popular color this month. Check out Dennis Sewell's 375-Horse SS 396 Chevelle.
Performance Q&A
Step By Step
Insider
Parts Rack
Garage
Rides
What's Next
August 2006 Cover Match one...
August 2006 Cover
Match one sleeper '71 Chevelle with a Gen VI 502 big-block with a robust ProCharger huffer and you get one volatile cocktail of tire-shredding lunacy. Behind the wheel is Carlsbad resident and owner Mike Cronin, and once again props go out to Wes Allison for nailing the shot.