All Chevy Performance Volume 6, Issue 63 - March 2026

CORVETTE SUMMER IN THE FALL Every year thousands of automotive enthusiasts make the pilgrimage to Las Vegas for the annual SEMA show to catch up on the latest happenings in the automotive aftermarket world. There is never a shortage of companies debuting new products geared toward making your car run faster and look cooler—you know, stuff we probably don’t need. Skip that … it’s stuff we absolutely need! Amid the flood of new products at the Las Vegas Convention Center, many companies showcase top-tier muscle car and hot rod builds from some of the country’s best builders, using these standout vehicles to draw potential buyers into their booths. It’s a brilliant tactic that does exactly what it’s supposed to do. But, most of these cars are not just attractive emptiness—far…

1. CORVETTE SUSPENSION UPGRADE Ridetech’s StreetGRIP suspension system upgrades 1963-82 Corvettes with modern handling, comfort, and a lower stance. Ideal for restorations or restomods, the kit includes springs, adjustable shocks, self-lubricating bushings, a heavy-duty sway bar, and optional steel rear leaf springs. Featuring Fox Factory shocks with a million-and-one-mile warranty, StreetGRIP improves ride control, reduces body roll, and enhances steering response for a superior driving experience. For more information, contact Ridetech by calling (812) 482-2932 or visit ridetech.com. 2. BILLET GEN 3 FRONT TIMING CHAIN COVER All American Billet introduces its new Billet GEN3 LS Front Timing Chain Cover, a premium upgrade that replaces the stock cast cover with precision-machined style. Crafted in the USA from durable 6061 billet aluminum, this two-piece cover includes stainless steel bolts and is available…

@TavisHighlander TavisHighlander.com These big grilled monsters don’t get much attention from hot rodders. The guys at Devlin Rod and Customs were able to work their magic on it, though. First up was the powertrain. There’s no two-barrel 305 under the hood of this Monte. Instead, Devlin installed a 625hp 7.0L LSX with a 4L80E to back it up. Detroit Speed suspension, Wilwood disc brakes, and a 9-inch rearend get this thing going, stopping, and turning. Seventeen-and 18-inch Billet Specialties wheels get the exterior headed in a better direction. Cut-down and tucked bumpers clean up the look further. A simple touch to the outside was to add some sort of graphic to break up the sides of the Monte. On the front fenders a simple hockey stripe was designed to accent…

Like many of us, Steve English of Vail, Arizona, has been a car guy since he was very young (8 years old in Steve’s case). When he grew out of playing with Hot Wheels, he made the leap into buying a 1978 Firebird Formula in 1981. A year later he joined the U.S. Air Force, first stationed in Jackson, Arkansas, and then overseas. That car followed him for both trips and when Steve got back home in 1988, he made more plans for the Firebird. He decided on selling it off to buy a 1985 Monte Carlo SS that he held onto until 2015. By this time, Steve had retired from the service and had owned that Monte Carlo for over two decades. He decided it was time for something…

You see the quotes all the time on the Internet: someone asks a simple forum question, “Hey, which carburetor would be a good choice for my car?” The responses are filled with personal rebukes about how poorly a certain carburetor performs, like “All those Q-jets are Quadra-bogs” or “Those Edelbrocks are junk” or “Holleys are nothing but a calibrated leak.” What are rarely mentioned are specific positive and sometimes negative points of these carburetors. Based on this lack of detailed feedback, we thought we’d address this issue by evaluating four completely different carburetors: a Holley 4150, a Rochester Q-jet from the ’70s, an Edelbrock AVS2, and Summit’s four-barrel version. These are all 750-cfm carburetors except for the Edelbrock, which is rated at 800 cfm. We’ll take a close look at…

We are, in many ways, shaped by our environment and the people we spend time with, as well as the interests they pursue—intentionally or not. The passions we develop, the skills we acquire, and even the paths we choose often reflect those influences. Growing up, Scott Mayo’s automotive tastes were shaped early by the car guys he hung out with. “I had been hanging around with some guys who had ’67 Camaros,” he recalls, “roughly two years before I bought my first Camaro at 16.” That was in 1973 when he dove in with a slightly abused ’68 Z/28. “The original engine was gone, and it had a 396 big-block when I bought it. I tracked down the original owner—his car had been stolen three times, and the insurance company…