All Chevy Performance Volume 6, Issue 65 - May 2026

SAVE THE SLOT Back on August 1, 1981, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time, MTV debuted in the United States, launching with the now-iconic “Video Killed the Radio Star” by the Buggles. To be fair, video never did kill the radio star, but it did introduce a powerful platform that pushed rock and new wave acts to focus more deliberately on image and eventually video production. That worked great for some acts while not so much for those artists who lacked the personality or image geared toward MTV’s younger demographic. Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending how you look at it, hardly anyone noticed when MTV shape shifted to whatever it is now on December 31, 2025. To most Gen Xers, the demise of MTV actually came years ago with the arrival of…

1. AFFORDABLE SMALL-BLOCK Summit Racing has introduced an all-new smallblock Chevy 350ci crate engine delivering 300 hp and 375 lb-ft of torque. Assembled by ATK Engines using all-new components, the fourbolt main long-block features a one-piece rear seal and stroker-ready clearancing, offering an affordable, versatile foundation for countless performance builds. For more information, contact Summit Racing by calling (800) 230-3030 or visit summitracing.com. 2. LS DRIVE-BY-WIRE FiTech Fuel Injection has introduced its Ultimate LS Drive-By-Wire Standalone EFI System, giving LS builders electronic throttle control without bundled pedals or throttle bodies. Designed for flexibility and clean installs, the system delivers smoother response, preset drive modes, OEMgrade components, simplified installation, and improved reliability across street, performance, and custom LS applications. For more information, contact FiTech by calling (951) 340-2624 or visit fitechefi.com.…

@TavisHighlander TavisHighlander.com BUILDER: Detroit Speed 1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO This DSE-built 1969 Camaro packs lots of refinement into an understated package. Modern touches like flush-mounted glass, Dapper Lighting LED projectors, and a Munssey Evolution hood add a high-tech edge. Tucked bumpers and charcoal-centered Forgeline GA3 wheels maintain a slick yet aggressive appearance. Underhood, a Wegner Supercharged LS3 topped by a massive Whipple Blower sits nestled amongst the modified sheetmetal. Engineered for a clean look, the engine bay features a custom-routed intake tucked into the fender, customized Wegner valve covers, and an Anvil Auto firewall. ACP…

KELLY CLARK’S HOMEBUILT 1955 CHEVY 210 Kelly Clark has spent most of his life fixing what breaks. As a journeyman plumber by trade, about six years ago he shifted gears and became owner of a small dump truck operation in Rocky Mount, Missouri. He’s good with his hands but has no formal training when it comes to building cars, but that didn’t stop him from taking on this 1955 Chevy 210 from the ground up. The car was literally in pieces when he started on the seven-year endeavor, and he basically learned what he needed to along the way. Kelly did not go to trade school for hot rodding. He never apprenticed under a master builder. What he had instead was curiosity, stubbornness, and family history welded to a Tri-Five…

CHRIS CERCE CUSTOMS GIVES AN LS3 A VINTAGE VIBE DRESS TO IMPRESS Setting up the heartbeat for any project leaves you an endless possibility of performance options, starting with your chosen S power nailed to the chassis. Should you go old school with a hopped-up small-block, heavy-breathing big-block, or a more modern LS? If you’re looking for a vintage vibe with a modern twist, there are plenty of options to bring that cutting-edge modern engine a nod to the past that’ll have viewers scratching their heads when sneaking a peek under the hood of your classic Chevy. On a recent visit to Chris Cerce Customs in Taunton, Massachusetts, we met with shop owner, Chris Cerce, who had just taken delivery of a fresh Chevrolet Performance 430hp LS3 long-block packed with…

G-BODY CHEVY WITH A BIG-BLOCK PUNCH Ron Edwards’ earliest motorhead-infused memories go back to his youth when his father piloted a modified 1956 Chevy around their neighborhood. “My dad and both of my uncles had Chevys, so I was surrounded by them.” Ron fondly remembers.  So, when I started driving, all I ever owned were Bowties. They were always more cost-friendly to make horsepower.” Following his love for speed, power, and its related mechanicals, Ron later became a top-tier transmission specialist, working for himself and a few high-end specialty shops on the East Coast. He’s always gotten a kick out of helping his fellow enthusiasts get the most out of their performance engines one gear at a time. Through the years Ron has owned a bevy of Chevys, but there’s…