Chevy High Performance – July 1997

CHEVY HIGH PERFORMANCE 1997 JULY - HOT HOP-UP IDEAS
 
Within this issue you will discover the following topics:
1)   COVER CAR: Mike Burtscher's '68 El Camino runs in the low 11s
2)   TRANSMISSIONS: Overdrive will help you get the most from an auto or manual tranny
3)   EXHAUST Opening up the exhaust is probably the easiest way to add horsepower
4)   BRAKES: Don't forget safety when building your first powerful street machine
5)   WHEELS & TIRES: The options are many when selecting rolling stock for a hot Chevrolet
6)   ENGINES: Here are the basic power-building tips that work on the street and on the strip
7)   SUSPENSION: How a car rides and handles is just as important as how fast it goes
8)   PAINT & BODY: Make sure the body is perfect before you start looking for a painter
9)   INTERIOR: Give yourself a break and design a comfortable and efficient interior
10)   ENGINE SWAPS: Think about EFI and transmission swaps in place of a big-block project
11)   25 EASY SPEED & BEAUTY TIPS: There's something for everyone in this group of do-it-yourself tips
12)   826HP ZL-l TEST: Kenny Duttweiler fires up the 496 all-alloy Rat and rattles the dyno
13)   SPECIAL COOLING PARTS GUIDE: Here is a sample of the latest and neatest parts to keep your car cool
14)   TRICK '57 FRONTEND: Upgrade your shoebox with rack-and-pinion steering and tubular A-arms
15)   COOLING OFF: Take a look at your radiator before your car blows its top this summer
16)   RADICAL RED: A fuel-injected Rat makes this '55 stand out in a crowd of shoeboxes
17)   CARVED IN IVORY: Larry Eaton has added a few trick Pro Street touches to his '66 Nova
18)   SENSORY OVERLOAD: The Moroso All Chevy show was ground zero for racers and show cars
19)   TWO STRIKES: Travis Dillman has completed three major makeovers on his '55 Chevy
20)   50 READERS' RIDES: Here's a showcase of hot Chevy street machines from around the country
21)   MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: We cruise in the new Corvette and learn a lot more about this supercar
22)   RESTO Q&A: Restoration problems solved
23)   CHEVY PARTS: The latest Bow Tie equipment
24)   BOW TIE NEWS: Hot Rod drag series opens
25)   PERFORMANCE Q&A: Answering your tech questions
26)   RESTO SHOP: Hot parts for restorations
27)   SHORT BLOCK: Shop tips for Chevy owners
Plus other cool Chevy items.