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Bill Jenkins' Chevy ZL-1 Camaro - Rear View
While we were moving the offices to our new digs in El Segundo, California, this classic photo surfaced from a lost file that is an outtake from a June '69 Car Craft cover, proclaiming "Grump's Aluminum 427-Bill Jenkins Preps Chevy's ZL-1 Camaro for Stocker Bashes." more

1970 Plymouth Barracuda - The Dark Lord
There's a reason villains wear black. Picture Darth Vader in a hunter green suit and mask. They'd have laughed him right out of the rebel base on Hoth. more

1967 Chevy Nova - First Car
We checked, and yes, this is a '67. One thing we don't need to verify—this car is fast. more

Twin-Turbo Pontiac Engine - Horsepower!
In the world of serious horsepower, Pontiac isn't usually the first name dropped in the average bench racing session. That's unfortunate because there is plenty of Pontiac power to be had for anyone who wants it. more

How To Build A Cheap, Street, $650 Small-Block
If all you did was read the high-performance car magazines, you would think that no one builds an engine with anything less than high compression, monster heads, a 0.700-inch-lift mechanical roller cam, and the biggest carburetor Holley builds. more

Budget Mod Motor Build - The Mod Motor Rocks
What were you doing in 1991? The Gulf War was waged, Rodney King got a beat down, the Pittsburgh Penguins won their first Stanley Cup, the Minnesota Twins won the World Series, and Ford Motor Co. dropped the first 4.6L single overhead cam, two-valve-per-cylinder modular V-8 engine into... more

World Products' Aluminum 409 Chevy Block - Speed Shop
It seems World Products is on a mission to make a high-performance version of nearly all American V-8 engine blocks. more

1989 Chevy K2500 TBI Setup - What's Your Problem?
I am building an engine for my '89 Chevy K2500. This is my daily driver/tow rig/off-road truck. more

Willys Coupe Drag Car Crash - Action!!
It's kind of hard to look at this one. Time for a rebuild. more

Dodge Ram Drag Truck - Action!!
You will have to see the new flame job on this guy's helmet. more

Barracuda Drag Car Fire - Action!!
This is why Freiburger won't run an automatic transmission. more

Real Street Eliminator IV
RSE was back at this years CC Summer Nationals. Here's how it went down more

Ford Mustang Research

The all new Ford Mustang is a good car, with practical styling to fit your lifestyle. The 2011 Mustang has fuel economy of 23 mpg, and is available in the following bodystyles: Coupes, Convertibles. The Dodge Charger and the Chevrolet Corvette are other vehicles that might interest you.

2010 Car Craft Summer Nationals Info and Pre-Registration
The 2010 Car Craft Summer Nationals is set for July 16-18, 2010 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul. Here's the latest news, registration links, preview videos and info on the 2010 Real Street Eliminator. more

2010 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund
Need money for school? SEMA is helping out with this years Memorial Scholarship Fund. Apply now, time is running out. more

1955 Chevy 150 - Junkyard Crawl
Ever wish a car could talk? You know, just a few mumbled words to tell you its story. Here's a '55 Chevy One-Fifty two-door sedan that'd have plenty to say...if only it could. Spotted at Phoenix's Desert Valley Auto Parts (dvap.com) in fall 2008, many miles have passed since this one rolled off... more

	tunel ram perhaps? hey maybe instead of the yawn 4 barel car i could splurge on a tunnel ram, do they still make... more
	Clank! noise I got my 76 Olds Cutlass/ 350R running a few days ago. The guy said he had gotten the head redone... more
	Economy killing my 496 project, NEED ADVICE Long time reader, 1st time poster needing alittle advice... I have a '66 Impala 2dr hardtop SBC... more

	Powerband, Tuning With Gear Ratio Dragstrip Tuning With Gear Ratio ... more
	Edelbrock Olds Performer RPM The Olds Perfomer RPM Finally Arrives ... more
	McLeod Five-Speed, Overdrive, Five-Speed Manual Trans New McLeod Five-Speed Overdrive ... more