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Holley: A Complete History
History of Holley Holley, the massive powerhouse it is, wasn’t always that way. Today Holley is an international company that owns around 70 different brands/companies
Why Do LS Engines Have Steam Tubes?
Why LS Engines Have Steam Tubes And Why You Need Them! Why do LS engines have steam tubes, do you need them, and do you
Small Block Chevy Identification Guide
Identifying Small Block Chevy Engines The Small Block Chevrolet engine is one of, if not the most successful engines of all times. Released in the
History Of The TH400 Transmission
TH400 History, Facts, and Figures The Turbo 400 Transmission, or TH400 Transmission debuted in General Motors cars in 1964. The first year it was used
Complete History of The Powerglide Transmission
The history of the Powerglide transmission is long and colorful. These transmissions are still a great option for a lot of restorations and are still
How To Convert To Power Steering
Converting Your Classic To Powering Steering Unless you’re going for a concours restoration or drag racing and want to shed the weight, there aren’t many
Single Vs. Multi Piston Calipers
Single Vs Multi-Piston Calipers: What’s The Difference and What’s Better? Single, Two-Piston, Four-Piston, Six-Piston, which is the right amount of pistons in your calipers? If
The GM Strike Of 1970
The General Motors Strike of 1970 In 1970 General Motors experienced the biggest worker strike they’ve ever seen. During this time, General Motors was the
How To Flush And Bleed Your Cooling System
Flushing Your Cooling System Proper maintenance of your cooling system is to flush and bleed the system on a regular basis. This might be once
Why Manufacturers Don’t Make Certain Parts For Your Car!
Why Won’t Manufacturers Make Parts For My Car People always ask us, “Why don’t manufacturers make everything for my car?” We love to provide you
Complete Guide to Muncie Transmissions
How To Identify A Muncie Transmission Few things are as fun in a classic Muscle car than rowing through a Muncie 4-speed. With many of
How To Reupholster Your Seats Like A Pro!
How To Reupholster: Installing Seat Covers Like The Pro’s Think you can’t reupholster your seats? Installing seat covers doesn’t have to be done by a
Prepping For Sheet Metal Work
Sheet Metal Repair 101 RUST – a dirty, four-letter word that we all hate. Unfortunately for our classic cars, the sheet metal is prone to
How To Install Front Coil Springs
Installing Front Coil Springs In A Classic Chevelle, Camaro or Later Nova Installing front coil springs in the front of your Chevelle, Camaro, later model
Timing Control Switches (TCS) Explained
TCS Timing Control System Explained For GM Cars and Trucks TCS or Timing Control Switches are a device found on early 1970’s early GM vehicles.
Brake System Break Down
The Basics of Brakes As engines, transmissions, suspension, and tires have all been upgraded, you need to upgrade your brakes too. There’s a reason that
Camaro Z/28: The History
Camaro Z/28: History of Horsepower In December 1966, the Chevrolet Camaro and Z/28 were unveiled. Vince Piggins was the man responsible and forever changed the
Chevy Short Vs Long Water Pumps
How To Identify Short Vs Long Water Pumps On classic Chevrolet V8 engines, there were two distinct water pumps; a short version and a long
Different Types of Restorations
What Type Of Restoration Is Best For You? The restoration process of a classic car can be a daunting task, especially when the car is
How To Build A 70’s-80’s Era Muscle Car
Building Your 1970’s and 1980’s Muscle Car The mid-to-late 1970’s and 1980’s Muscle Cars all lacked one of the most important things, muscle. With strict
How To Install An LS Engine
What You Need To Know To Install An LS Engine How hard is it to LS Swap a vehicle? In reality, it’s a pretty easy
1970-1981 Camaro Coil Over Installation
Upgrading your 1970-1981 Second Gen F-Body front suspension to coil overs is a pretty easy task. Whether you’re considering the coil over upgrade because the
How To Make An Old Car Run Like New!
Make Your Classic Car Run Better Than Ever! Driving a classic car is an experience like none other – the open road, the feedback, the
Automatic to Manual Transmission Swap
Converting Your Automatic To A Manual Transmission Automatic transmissions are great – you hop in, step on the gas, and cruise till your heart’s content.
(EEC) Evaporative Emission Control Systems – What You Need To Know!
Evaporative Emissions Control System: What Is It And Do I Need It? The beginning of the end of the Muscle cars, the Evaporative Emissions Control
What’s The Most Badass Muscle Car?
Our List Of The Most Badass Muscle Cars Ever Made! When you hear the words “Muscle Car” you most likely conjure images in your head
How To Convert Drum To Disc Brakes
Converting Drum Brakes to Disc Brakes It’s no secret that disc brakes are superior to drum brakes. Disc brakes are lighter, less likely to overheat
Shocks VS. Coil Overs
Shocks VS Coil Overs: What’s The Difference? If you have shocks and have been hearing about coil overs, you might be wondering what exactly are
How to Convert From Leaf Springs to Four Link
Converting Your Nova or Camaro to Four Link Coil Over Suspension Leaf springs are compact, light, and have been suspending vehicles for hundreds of years
Why Aftermarket Parts Don’t Fit
Aftermarket Parts: Not Always Manufactures Fault for Poor Fitment We’ve all experienced a brand new aftermarket part designed for our cars that just doesn’t fit.
Chevelle Cowl Hood Flapper With an LS Engine
Cowl Hood Flapper: Making It Work With An LS Engine Arguably one of the most iconic muscle cars ever, the 1970-1972 Chevelle set the bar.
Wiring Tips and Tricks
Very few of us truly enjoy wiring. It’s a tedious task, lots can go wrong, and it’s very rarely seen. You never hear people being
Making LS Engines Look Old School!
Without a doubt, LS engines have taken over our classic cars. They are more reliable, make more power, and weigh less than their SBC or
Remanufactured Parts: Good As New?
Remanufactured Parts: Good As New? What are remanufactured parts, and are they good for your ride? The simple answer is yes, they are just as
Three Tips To Take Photos Of Your Car!
Three Easy Tips To Take Great Photos Of Your Car! Let’s look at simple improvements you can do to make your car photos look professional
Prepping For Fuel Injection
Prepping For Fuel Injection You’ve been hearing about all the benefits of fuel injection for years. Now you’re starting to research what it takes to
RPM ACT & Why You Should Care
Passionate is the word that most enthusiasts and fans would use to describe the car community. But to an outsider looking in, we are viewed
Will the Chevelle Ever Make a Comeback?
Will there ever be another chance for the Chevelle to return to the automotive spotlight as a modern car? Well, that depends on who you ask and what you’re looking to get out of a modern Chevelle.
Vintage Air SureFit Systems Information Guide
If you’ve ever considered upgrading your original factory air conditioning or adding an aftermarket AC system to your classic vehicle, Vintage Air is likely at
Deciphering Chevrolet Body Styles
Most people assume that determining a car’s body style is pretty self-explanatory, a two door’s a coupe, a four door’s a sedan, and if it has no roof it’s a convertible, right? Simple. It’s anything but simple when it comes to vehicles from this era, and even worse when you begin to explore different manufacturer’s models and terminology.
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Tech & Installation Guides
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Brake Installation Guides
1964-72 Chevelle & El Camino and 1970-1972 Monte Carlo
1967-1969 Camaro
1962-1974 Chevy Nova
Dakota Digital Instrument Installation Guides
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1967 and 1968 Camaro systems
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1969 Camaro systems
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1970-1981 Camaro
- VFD3 Gauge Kit (Vacuum Fluorescent Digital Dashboard) Installation and Operation Manual
- PAC-1300A – Retained Accessory With Dome And Headlight Control
- GSS-2000 – Universal Gear Shift Sender
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1964-1965 Chevelle, Malibu, & El Camino
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1966-1967 Chevelle, Malibu and El Camino
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1968 Chevelle/El Camino Systems
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle, El Camino and Malibu
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1970-1972 Chevy Chevelle & El Camino (SS-Style Dash)
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1978-88 Chevy El Camino/GMC Caballero, 78-83 Chevy Malibu
- VFD3 Gauge Kit (Vacuum Fluorescent Digital Dashboard) Installation and Operation Manual
- PAC-1300A – Retained Accessory With Dome And Headlight Control
- GSS-2000 – Universal Gear Shift Sender
- VHX Instrument Installation- 1963-165 Chevy Nova
- VHX Instrument Installation- 1962 Nova with use of 1963-1965 Bezel
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1966-1967 Chevy Nova
- VFD3 Gauge Kit (Vacuum Fluorescent Digital Dashboard) Installation and Operation Manual
- PAC-1300A – Retained Accessory With Dome And Headlight Control
- GSS-2000 – Universal Gear Shift Sender
