ON THE COVER A car's stance...
ON THE COVER
A car's stance can make or break its overall aesthetic appeal. In this case, Mark Miyamoto has achieved the ideal look with his street-driven '69 Z10 Pace car. Photo credit goes to staffer Sean Haggai, who captured the moment in the early hours in Carson, California. Up top, freelancer Ed Fox nailed Steve Heath's '71 Malibu.
Turning The Corner
We explain suspension design and theory, and discuss various applications for street, autocross, and open track.
Licensed For Thrill!
We hit the books at Frank Hawley's Drag Racing School and get licensed from the best.
Pure Energy
High school teams compete in a timed engine build-off.
Drummin' Away
With four-wheel drums from the factory, it was time for a complete overhaul. We swap out the drums for a Pirate Jack front disc system and switch over to a larger set of wheels and tires.
Recession Buster
A mostly stock 350ci small-block-powered '64 Chevelle is in dire need of added power. We swap out the old HEI ignition, rockers, and carburetor for improved driveability and verify the results on a chassis dyno.
Reader's Special
Get your homebuilt street machine in CHP
Joy Ride
Restos are cool, but this Z10 pace car is outfitted for the street with Hotchkis suspension and big CPP binders on all four corners.
Heathen
Steve Heath took it old-school with steam rollers out back and a 12:1 compression 454ci big-block!
Shop Talk
Editor H gets bit by the suspension bug and explains what's in the works.
Performance Q&A
Our resident tech guru, Big Mac, tells all.
Step by Step
What does it take to swap out fuel jets, and when is it necessary? We go through the paces and show what to look for and how to make certain your carburetor is performing at its best.
Insider
Pistons are hard-hitters, taking a lot of punishment. We get within the walls of JE for a peek and get the skinny on the company's piston forging and the technology behind it.
Parts Rack
If you're looking for the easiest bolt-on fuel injection system, then check what FAST has to offer.
Rides
Barney Moffat out of Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, owns an ultimate green machine: a 400ci-powered '71 Nova.
Garage
Letters, news, and everything else we couldn't fit anywhere else.
What's Next
Stories to expect in the upcoming issue.