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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Gearstar 4L65E Transmissions
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Gearstar 4L65E Transmissions

When building a high-performance vehicle or performing an LS engine swap, your transmission is just as

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Gearstar 4L65E Transmissions

When building a high-performance vehicle or performing an LS engine swap, your transmission is just as critical as the engine. The 4L65E transmission from Gearstar offers the perfect balance of strength,

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Gearstar 4L65E Transmissions
AVALANCHE!
AVALANCHE!

We wanted to not only show how easy it is to bring one of these sweet rides down to the ground, but also

AVALANCHE!

We wanted to not only show how easy it is to bring one of these sweet rides down to the ground, but also how great they look with this kit installed. The Belltech components are straightforward and do

AVALANCHE!
SUM OF THE PARTS
SUM OF THE PARTS

Jason Whitfield never intended to hot rod a station wagon. It just sort of happened. You see, he had

SUM OF THE PARTS

Jason Whitfield never intended to hot rod a station wagon. It just sort of happened. You see, he had this Mitsubishi Diamante wagon that Rage Performance and NuFormz used as a parts-getter. After a few

SUM OF THE PARTS
CAMARO MAN
CAMARO MAN

If you ask car enthusiasts to identify their favorite ’60s Chevy, most will say a Camaro. If you want

CAMARO MAN

If you ask car enthusiasts to identify their favorite ’60s Chevy, most will say a Camaro. If you want a more specific answer, you probably will get mixed responses between the ’67-’68 models and the ’69.

CAMARO MAN
WHO NEEDS THE LOTTO?
WHO NEEDS THE LOTTO?

As the saying goes, “some guys have all the luck.” Out in the great state of New York, there is more

WHO NEEDS THE LOTTO?

As the saying goes, “some guys have all the luck.” Out in the great state of New York, there is more going on than the Manhattan madness that most folks envision. There’s a distinct geographical separation

WHO NEEDS THE LOTTO?
Bonneville: The Final Frontier
Bonneville: The Final Frontier

Bonneville is that final frontier, a place where a man or a woman with a better idea isn’t punished with

Bonneville: The Final Frontier

Bonneville is that final frontier, a place where a man or a woman with a better idea isn’t punished with a bunch of extra weight or politically ruled out of racing. It’s a place where a person with a better

Bonneville: The Final Frontier
SUPERCHARGING FOR BIG POWER
SUPERCHARGING FOR BIG POWER

Building an engine that produces more horsepower than its stock configuration can be done in many ways.

SUPERCHARGING FOR BIG POWER

Building an engine that produces more horsepower than its stock configuration can be done in many ways. However, supercharging has proven to be one of the best ways to make the most horsepower over stock.

SUPERCHARGING FOR BIG POWER
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New-Age ‘Cuda

Upon approach, it stirs the heart much like the sight of an old friend, with the flowing contours that recall memories of great times and fast, simple cars—before we knew much about automotive computers, CDs or the true meaning of lateral acceleration and G-force. Like a favorite teddy bear from

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AMERICAN RACING TORQ-THRUST

Undoubtedly, the most significant and influential hot rod component in recent history is the American Racing five-spoke Torq-Thrust wheel. It has been the most-copied wheel ever, as American Racing continues to fight off design infringements. In its many legitimate variations, it has—in many ways—influenced the whole of the aftermarket automotive

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FINALLY, A JON MOSS SPECIAL EDITION

Over the years, Jon Moss has been one of the few staunch supporters of the Chevy Bow Tie image, even when there wasn’t much to get excited about. Here’s a guy who took it upon himself to argue the fact that a company such as Chevrolet, which built its considerable

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SPLIT-LINER

Ronnie Staples has been enjoying custom cars for more than five decades, which not only dates him but also makes him somewhat of a well-versed enthusiast who knows what he wants in a modern super rod.

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KING OF THE ROAD

“Carroll Shelby has pulled the trick of the year. He’s combined Ford’s new drag champion 428 Cobra Jet engine with his complete road car, the Cobra G.T.500. Result? Cobra G.T.500KR…King of the Road.” Those words accompanied the full-page advertisements for the mid-year introduction of the ’68 Shelby Cobra G.T.500KR. The

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Remembering a Legend

Whatever your preference in cars, Boyd Coddington took them to new heights through his exceptional ability to unite highly creative forces in a common effort, from the design stage to show-winning results.

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The Alien

When firefighter Joe Chavez of Irving, Texas, was a senior in high school, he grew up in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, and drove a ’66 Chevrolet Nova. “I had a lot of fun with that car. I called it the “Alien,” and everybody in town knew whose car it was,”

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New-Age ‘Cuda

Upon approach, it stirs the heart much like the sight of an old friend, with the flowing contours that recall memories of great times and fast, simple cars—before we knew much about automotive computers, CDs or the true meaning of lateral acceleration and G-force. Like a favorite teddy bear from

Read More »

AMERICAN RACING TORQ-THRUST

Undoubtedly, the most significant and influential hot rod component in recent history is the American Racing five-spoke Torq-Thrust wheel. It has been the most-copied wheel ever, as American Racing continues to fight off design infringements. In its many legitimate variations, it has—in many ways—influenced the whole of the aftermarket automotive

Read More »

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: 1994-2007 Ford PSD DIESELSITE 40-Row Transmission Cooler

When you’re pushing the limits of your 7.3L or 6.0L Powerstroke Diesel—whether you’re running big power or hauling heavy—you’re playing a high-stakes game with your transmission. Heat is your enemy, and stock transmission coolers simply weren’t designed for the kind of loads serious truck owners demand. That’s where DIESELSITE steps

Read More »

FINALLY, A JON MOSS SPECIAL EDITION

Over the years, Jon Moss has been one of the few staunch supporters of the Chevy Bow Tie image, even when there wasn’t much to get excited about. Here’s a guy who took it upon himself to argue the fact that a company such as Chevrolet, which built its considerable

Read More »

SPLIT-LINER

Ronnie Staples has been enjoying custom cars for more than five decades, which not only dates him but also makes him somewhat of a well-versed enthusiast who knows what he wants in a modern super rod.

Read More »

KING OF THE ROAD

“Carroll Shelby has pulled the trick of the year. He’s combined Ford’s new drag champion 428 Cobra Jet engine with his complete road car, the Cobra G.T.500. Result? Cobra G.T.500KR…King of the Road.” Those words accompanied the full-page advertisements for the mid-year introduction of the ’68 Shelby Cobra G.T.500KR. The

Read More »

Remembering a Legend

Whatever your preference in cars, Boyd Coddington took them to new heights through his exceptional ability to unite highly creative forces in a common effort, from the design stage to show-winning results.

Read More »

The Alien

When firefighter Joe Chavez of Irving, Texas, was a senior in high school, he grew up in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, and drove a ’66 Chevrolet Nova. “I had a lot of fun with that car. I called it the “Alien,” and everybody in town knew whose car it was,”

Read More »

New-Age ‘Cuda

Upon approach, it stirs the heart much like the sight of an old friend, with the flowing contours that recall memories of great times and fast, simple cars—before we knew much about automotive computers, CDs or the true meaning of lateral acceleration and G-force. Like a favorite teddy bear from

Read More »

AMERICAN RACING TORQ-THRUST

Undoubtedly, the most significant and influential hot rod component in recent history is the American Racing five-spoke Torq-Thrust wheel. It has been the most-copied wheel ever, as American Racing continues to fight off design infringements. In its many legitimate variations, it has—in many ways—influenced the whole of the aftermarket automotive

Read More »

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: 1994-2007 Ford PSD DIESELSITE 40-Row Transmission Cooler

When you’re pushing the limits of your 7.3L or 6.0L Powerstroke Diesel—whether you’re running big power or hauling heavy—you’re playing a high-stakes game with your transmission. Heat is your enemy, and stock transmission coolers simply weren’t designed for the kind of loads serious truck owners demand. That’s where DIESELSITE steps

Read More »

FINALLY, A JON MOSS SPECIAL EDITION

Over the years, Jon Moss has been one of the few staunch supporters of the Chevy Bow Tie image, even when there wasn’t much to get excited about. Here’s a guy who took it upon himself to argue the fact that a company such as Chevrolet, which built its considerable

Read More »

SPLIT-LINER

Ronnie Staples has been enjoying custom cars for more than five decades, which not only dates him but also makes him somewhat of a well-versed enthusiast who knows what he wants in a modern super rod.

Read More »

KING OF THE ROAD

“Carroll Shelby has pulled the trick of the year. He’s combined Ford’s new drag champion 428 Cobra Jet engine with his complete road car, the Cobra G.T.500. Result? Cobra G.T.500KR…King of the Road.” Those words accompanied the full-page advertisements for the mid-year introduction of the ’68 Shelby Cobra G.T.500KR. The

Read More »

Remembering a Legend

Whatever your preference in cars, Boyd Coddington took them to new heights through his exceptional ability to unite highly creative forces in a common effort, from the design stage to show-winning results.

Read More »

The Alien

When firefighter Joe Chavez of Irving, Texas, was a senior in high school, he grew up in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, and drove a ’66 Chevrolet Nova. “I had a lot of fun with that car. I called it the “Alien,” and everybody in town knew whose car it was,”

Read More »
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