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Rick Seitz on May 14, 2013
Kurt Urban has been the go-to guy for some of the most prominent LS builds known to mankind. We recently got him to slow down just long enough to give us some insight into where he’s been, and where he’s going next…
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John Baechtel on May 8, 2013
While cylinder head porting receives most of the attention, valve design is also important. After all, there’s no greater restriction in performance intake systems than the traditional poppet valve. Ferrea gives EngineLabs advice on selecting the right valve and insight into understanding airflow around the valve.
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The 12-cylinder LS engine dubbed the “LS12″ has been creating quite a stir in the LS world. We spoke with one of the builders of the amazing Frankenstein V12 LS engine and have all the inside info on this incredible engine build inside. Click the link for all the info…
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Don Creason on May 1, 2013
ProCharger is about to unleash their new i-1 supercharger that promises to completely change the way we think about centrifugal boost.
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Paul Huizenga on April 30, 2013
You’d be hard-pressed to find a company with more options for adding nitrous to an LS engine than Nitrous Express, or simply NX as it’s known to their fans. Founded in 1996, and still owned and operated by Mike Wood, the company takes great pride in the quality, engineering, safety, and power of their systems.
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Jackie Stockman on April 26, 2013
The web is buzzing today with GM’s release of standard pricing and options for the 2014 Corvette Stingray Coupe and Convertible. Enthusiasts and media-types alike are pulling out their calculators to price out their dream package when the much-anticipated Corvettes hit the showroom floor later this year.
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Paul Huizenga on April 22, 2013
In a market full of competition at all levels of price, performance, and quality, how do you stand out from the rest? Simply build the best parts you possibly can, and let the customer be the judge… Check out our inside look at Akrapovič, and follow along as we upgrade a C6 Z06 Corvette with their slip-on syste
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Rick Seitz on April 18, 2013
Every year on the Friday following Thanksgiving, millions of people in this country camp out in front of their local department store or mall to take advantage of the apparent “good deals” to kick off the Christmas shopping season. Since we’re not interested in it, we decided to shoot this killer Z06 instead.
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Andrew Wolf on April 17, 2013
Join us a detailed look at Dynotech’s range of steel, aluminum, carbon fiber, and even carbon fiber-wrapped aluminum driveshafts with their own Steve Raymond, discussing everything from how a carbon fiber driveshaft is made to how you can go best go about selecting the right driveshaft for your needs.
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Barry Kluczyk on April 16, 2013
With a budget in mind we put together the entry-level range of serpentine system offerings for Chevy’s three engine families: small-block, big-block and LS from Concept One. Check out these quality systems at prices that won’t break the bank for your next engine build project.
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Jim Smart on April 9, 2013
One size does not fit all in the business of high-performance driving, but when it comes to unleaded fuels for racing and high performance applications, VP Racing Fuels has a blend to accommodate virtually need. In this tech feature, we’ll take a look at some of these popular fuels.
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Don Creason on March 29, 2013
Mickey Thompson has a new street tire aimed squarely at the high performance daily driver crowd. See what this tire is all about when we try them out on our project Wild E Coyote.
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Clifton Klaverweiden on March 29, 2013
In the early 1960′s, a team of GM engineers built five secret Corvettes to take on Shelby’s Cobras, and those cars are now among the most legendary Corvettes of all time. Step inside to check out our feature on Fred Garvin’s awesome Mongoose Motorsports Grand Sport replica, complete with modern LS1 power…
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John Gibson on March 28, 2013
Many have fallen victim to fighting ignition issues because they don’t properly understand ignition systems and how they work. Instead of constantly fighting this battle or paying someone to work on your ignition, many misfires can be solved by looking back at the basics of an ignition system.
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Paul Huizenga on March 28, 2013
Keeping your car looking good can be a labor of love, or a horrible chore – it all depends on using the right tools, products, and techniques. We get the inside info from two of the biggest names in DIY detailing so you can make your car shine like the pros, inside and out!
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Dennis Pittsenbarger on March 27, 2013
In the quest to give you a insiders view of what is going on behind the doors of the best builders and suppliers I cornered Lingenfelter Performance Engineering’s Mike Copeland to see what’s new and upcoming with LPE.
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Rick Tavel on March 27, 2013
Dispelling the recent rumors that the new C7 Corvette Stingray’s starting price will be approaching or topping $70K, Alan Taylor, automotive journalist and TV personality, said the new Corvette Convertible will retail for about $60K.
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Mark Gearhart on March 26, 2013
We were invited to Miller Motorsports Park to check out Nitto’s latest all season Motivo and their NT90W snow tire. They were pitted against the OEM tire offering on Infinity G37x sedans and put through a myriad of tests. Inside we concentrate our review on Nitto’s Motivo all season tire.
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Rob Cossack on March 22, 2013
This event marks the first of four races this year, the Challenge’s second full season. Three heads-up classes and two index categories will battle it out on the dragstrip, and the quickest and fastest LS-powered cars in the country will be on-hand to see how high the bar can be raised for Chevy performance.
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Rick Seitz on March 20, 2013
We’re currently cooking up a ’69 Camaro project car that we’re going to call “Blank Slate.” Basically, it’s going to be a no BS, hardcore, badass pro-touring car – and we’re not going to cut any corners for this girl. For power, we’ll be using a 502 ci. LS engine, built by our good friends over at RHS.
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