Big-Time Power
Fact: Big-blocks rule! Want a basic 454 rebuild? How about a punched-out 496? Maybe you're looking into a 540ci stroker and bigger. This month we talk to the pros for the ultimate bang for the buck, investigate the costs, explore the power potential, and learn when it's time to look into aftermarket blocks.
All Fired Up
A simple ignition bolt-on throws down an extra 12 rear-wheel horsepower and 14 lb-ft to the wheels. Believe it!
Boost Up
We turn a Sunday stroller into a grudge-night brawler with Vortech Engineering's latest carbureted blow-through supercharger.
Trading Places
Engine swaps are cake, and we're going to show you how to do it right, list the tools you need, and even break down the cost.
Balls!
Russell Kelly goes 8s with one hot-blooded big-inch small-block.
Hedging the Bet
Brent Walker's Chevelle SS covers all the bases.
Performance Q&A
Step by Step
Insider
Parts Rack
Garage
Rides
What's Next
April 2007 Cover: Big is...
April 2007 Cover:
Big is bad, and we mean that in a good sense. We have to give props to Shawn, Jun, and Gary of Coast High Performance for helping us piece together this month's big-block cover. Yeah, it's only a mock-up, but we have just about everything we need to assemble this one, including a set of Edelbrock cylinder heads, water pump, and manifold, a Holley Dominator, Hooker headers, and a trick stainless thermostat housing from Performance Stainless Steel. Capturing the moment was Wes Allison with his instant pop-up studio--no joke, we're talking seriously mobile.