Cover Section: Import Killer
780 hp From 7.4L That’s a 454—or 1.73 hp per cubic inch for the math- challenged
Tech
Ride the Comet A young man’s search for the 11s
Ceramic Header Coating Test The stuff looks good, but does it work?
Facts About Fuel Filters An easily overlooked item that can leave you easily stranded
SuperNova, Part 2 Our new project car gets an engine and makes a gut- busting trip down the strip
What’s Up With Stall? We demystify the black art of converter selection
Brake Troubleshooting What to do when your car won’t stop
Sticky Situation There’s more to tire technology than slapping on a set of slicks
Features
Inspired A shoebox Nova with the sweet-and-lowdown
Hook & Book Traction secrets from the NMCA/NSCA Super Series
10 Worst Bolt-Ons for the Street Let’s guess—this looks just like your car
What In the Willys?! A street rod in Car Craft ? Perhaps...
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On The Cover: Import guys brag about making 100 hp per liter with lawn mower engines. Our Vortech-blown GMPP 454 H.O. crate engine blows that away with a carb and pushrods. Wesley Allison and Art Director Tom Donchez get credit for the trick photography.