All Chevy Performance Volume 3, Issue 27 - March 2023

As we head into the third year of publishing All Chevy Performance, we are excited to hear from you regarding what kind of engine articles you’d like us to do more of: big-block, small-block, LS, or LT. We aren’t too particular, as we like them all, but it’s important for you to have a say on the subject. We also like to keep a steady mix of suspension pieces in the works, including theory and installation articles. As it turns out, we learn new things pretty much every time we explore and research these kinds of articles. Moving forward, we plan to dive into more sheetmetal and paint articles to help those of you looking to dig into some bodywork and spraying some paint. The idea with this magazine is…

1. SLOTTED MAGS The Forgeline ET3 Heritage Series wheel pays homage to the slotted mag wheels that were popular in the ’60s and ’70s but has been reborn here as a modern three-piece wheel with updated engineering and manufacturing technology. Featuring a deep concave design with five large slots, the ET3 is built with true forged 6061-T6 aluminum centers, aircraft-quality ARP stainless steel fasteners, and heat-treated rim sections. The ET3 is available with a stepped lip outer in 17- and 18-inch fitments and features a standard powdercoated center finish with a polished outer rim. Forgeline also offers custom offsets, center locking hubs, and a large choice of finish combinations. For more information, contact Forgeline by calling (800) 886-0093 or visit forgeline.com. 2. CONE FILTER FiTech Fuel Injection is proud to…

The crew at Bratt Brothers Custom Cars & Trucks is bringing back some heavy ’80s nostalgia with their G-body Monte Carlo SS spec-built lineup. Keeping that nostalgic feeling is important, so the body will remain stock-appearing and will feature factory-inspired paint schemes. Where the car will vary from stock is evident from the stance and wheel/tire package. Modern suspension components will have the Monte carving corners and looking good while standing still. Forgeline DE3C wheels give the exterior an updated look while providing clearance for big brakes. TavisHighlander TavisHighlander.com Vehicle Build: Bratt Brothers Custom Cars & Trucks • Grandview, Missouri…

Going fast comes down to a simple mathematical equation. When translated into automotive lingo, one part of that formula usually means that a reduction in weight will have a comparable reduction in the force required to accelerate or decelerate. For acceleration you add in additional horsepower, however, the way to get that balance usually means that at some point you need to introduce some weight reduction and start hacking away on a car. What happens when you have a car that you don’t want to cut up? In Jim Dissenger’s case, you buy one that is very similar. He explains, “In 1968, while serving in the Air Force, I bought a nice ’63 Chevy II SS with the hopes of installing a V-8 in the future. A couple of years…

We stopped into one of our choice Midwest builders, No Coast Custom & Rod Shop (NCC&RS) in Lincoln, Nebraska, to check out one of their latest projects. They are well known for their work in custom fabrication and high-performance applications. On this latest build, they’ve packaged a stout 6.0L LS crate with some performance add-ons that will usher this ’71 Camaro into the new era. We dove in just after the factory small-block had been shelved. NCC&RS had also just finished up some prepwork and tidying the engine bay. There’s a myriad of ways you can easily swap an LS into an F-body Camaro, especially when the factory engine bay needs no major modifications. Overall, bolting up the right final touches on this long-block came down to performance and reliability…

Dave Richardson loved his ’62 Impala SS. It was a turquoise beauty with a hefty 409 underhood and a four-speed shifter ready at his command. “One day a guy chased me down. He had seen the car out and about and wanted to know if it was for sale,” Dave tells. “Now, I was semi-attached to the car but for the right number I was willing to let it go.” The guys met up at Dave’s place in Oakland, New Jersey, so the eager potential buyer could have an up-close look-see of the Chevy. “After a brief walk-around he asked to drive it. He got behind the wheel and let loose. By the time the car was in Second gear he blurted out ‘I gotta have it!’ and made me…