Table of contents for Volume 5, Issue 60 - December 2025 in All Chevy Performance

Everyone has their own reasons for building a custom car. In some cases, it’s to break a track record or cross a particular model off their bucket list. In the case of Eddie Motorsports, the shop located in Rancho Cucamonga, California, they had a few reasons of their own. It just all came together a little bit differently than the way a regular Joe might go about the process. Eddie Motorsports (EMS) builds all sorts of billet aluminum parts for classic cars and trucks. During the years they’ve been in business, they’ve done quite a few project vehicles. In this case they wanted to veer away from the usual fare and do something a little bit outside of the box. The decision was made to do a third-gen Chevy Nova,…

The move toward LS engine swaps and LS engine building in general is so strong that even the Fox-body Ford guys are snapping up these engines. Among those powerplants in tremendous demand are the Gen IV 5.3L engines fitted with the dreaded AFM. For those of you who may not be familiar with GM speak, AFM stands for Active Fuel Management, which is GM’s term for displacement on demand (DOD). This comes into play when the engine is operating at light throttle cruising and the ECU commands the engine to drop four cylinders by using oil pressure to disable the lifters in the designated cylinders. While AFM works, it has no useful purpose in a performance engine, so it has to go. In response, the industry has been cranking out…

The old car hobby is a mixed bag of motivation, but it’s safe to say that most of us are attempting to turn back the clock to a memorable time in our lives. Whether you build a car that reflects a romanticized high school memory, or something that’s a little too fast for the street, we’re all looking for a thrill that separates us from the mundane reality of our daily lives. An excellent example is Ronnie Blaylock Jr. and his traditionally styled 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. Even though it’s built to modern quality standards, this car looks like it came straight out of the ’70s. The ’70s often gets a stereotype for slapper bars, side pipes, and psychedelic paintjobs, but there was also a different breed of customized cars…

When car show promoters navigate their way to running a highly successful annual event for the third time in a row, said event tends to run smoother than the prior two, which was certainly the case when Bobby Alloway and Gary Case plowed through the 3rd Annual Triple Crown of Rodding presented by PPG held at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tennessee, September 5-6, 2025. The only inconvenience was when a bit of rain made an unwanted appearance on Saturday morning, which was obviously out of their control, but by early afternoon had given way to some sunshine in time for the highly anticipated trophy presentations. There was no doubt that the third Triple Crown of Rodding would surpass the previous two events, as early vendor and participant registration had…

1. BRAWNY BLOCK Summit Racing’s SPC Pro LS block is built for high-performance street and competition use, cast in Germany from stronger class 35 iron and machined in the USA to GM blueprint specs. It features 4.125-inch bores (0.005 undersize), 468ci capacity, billet steel main caps, stroker clearance, 9.240-inch deck height, Siamese cylinder walls, and a priority main oiling system. Designed for serious builds, it requires specific Chevrolet Performance LSX and Gen IV components for assembly. For more information, contact Summit Racing by calling (800) 230-3030 or visit summitracing.com. 2. STREET FIGHTER CARBS JEGS introduces the Street Fighter Carburetor Series, designed for street machines, muscle cars, and daily drivers. Combining reliability, user-friendly design, and high performance at a competitive price, these four-barrel carburetors feature multiple CFM options, single fuel feed, electric…

One of the best moments in reaching the end of a new build is when the business office finally starts to take shape. It’s a time when you can delve into the endless stream of options available from the aftermarket to help you decide on just the right parts, colors, textures, and materials to use when you’re ready to freshen up your interior and add a bit of a punch. Simple things like the headliner and carpet should never be overlooked as they frame the vibe of the interior, offering a solid base to work with. Many readers of All Chevy Performance have seen the evolution of this 1971 Camaro laid out across our pages, being the subject of numerous tech articles over the past few years. Its evolution from…

Back in the day–yeah, I’m talking the 1970s–you could hear the rumble of uncorked V-8s echoing behind the high school auto shops where kids were swapping cams and wrenching on beaters for extra credit. That’s where the hook was set for Rob O’Neill. “My very first car was a 1960 Buick LeSabre four-door,” Rob recalls with a chuckle. “My buddies and I yanked the original engine, swapped in a junkyard 401, and got that thing to haul ass. Back then there were quite a few open roads on the outskirts of town, so we did a lot of street racing and had a blast beating the crap out of that thing.” That’s how it all started. What followed was a lifelong love affair with Detroit muscle–Pontiacs early on, followed up…

TavisHighlander.com OWNER: Penn Tasinga While working with the owner on the initial ideas for this build it was apparent that the boxy and simple looks of the 1965 Nova were something that needed to be retained. The goal would be to create something subtle with a nice stance and a timeless look. To accomplish that we settled on Forgeline RS5 wheels, which fit the overall vintage vibe. What makes the whole build special is the plan for the drivetrain. Legacy EV and J-Rod & Custom have been tapped to make this Nova fully electric. Range isn’t too much of a concern since the primary use will just be local cruises and zipping around town. Range may not matter too much to the owner, but performance does. The plan is to…

“WHEN I was 17 years old, I would always hear older men talking about how they wish they would have kept their first car,” Joe Taylor remembers. “At a young age I said if my first car still looked good, I would restore it one day.” Well, those words stuck with Joe and decades later he followed through by fully restoring and significantly upgrading the very first car he ever bought: a brand-new 1977 Chevy Malibu. The car served him well for decades as he drove it on his wedding day, rushed his sister-in-law to the hospital who actually went into labor in the car, brought his own newborn son home from the hospital, and, it was his daily driver for many years on the streets of Jennings, Louisiana. Later…

There is a lot involved in painting a car if you want to achieve exceptional quality. In this article, we’ll follow the steps taken at Old Anvil Speed Shop in Orange, California, as they apply their considerable talent and experience to a 1963 Nova. When it comes to painting, preparation is key. If you apply glossy paint to a surface that is wavy, scratched, or dirty, the outcome will be compromised. There are no shortcuts with this, and you need to perform each step with care and precision to achieve a good result. We’re looking at this Nova project after all the modifications and basic bodywork have been completed. Any last remaining imperfections are corrected with top-quality, fiberglass-reinforced plastic filler. This is carefully block-sanded and inspected for any pinholes, which…

If you want to build a ride of the highest level you need three things going for you, as far as owner/builder Keith Seaman is concerned: “You got to have taste, talent, and plenty of money. With modern parts, you’re looking at $100K easily. It’s an expensive hobby that’s not for everyone.” Keith’s been at the game for a long time, adding mega muscle to his street cars since he was a teen. When you see one of his rides, you know instantly it was born and bred at his shop, KMS Kustoms in Ronkonkoma, New York, situated smack dab in the middle of Chevy country. The Long Island native started way young, procuring his first Chevelle at age 15. He built it up, drove the snot out of it,…