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Chevrolet Reveals its 2018 COPO Camaro at Hot Wheels HQ

Chevrolet revealed the 2018 COPO Camaro at Hot Wheels headquarters in conjunction with the announcement of the 2018 Camaro Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Edition. The COPO Camaro features an exclusive Supercrush exterior color and a Hot Wheels appearance package that will be offered with the latest edition of Chevrolet’s factory-built drag racer. An all-new, high-revving 302 Gen V Small Block is also available.

572 Chevrolet Engine

Ray Banyas used to hand port cylinder heads back when he first started at a shop called Myles Engineering in Cleveland. Roughly 20-plus years ago he hand ported cylinder heads for an alcohol drag engine that belonged to a customer named Dale Wicks. Recently, Wayne Wicks, Dale’s brother, paid a visit to the shop, which

NASCAR Cup Series Chevrolet 5.8L V8 Engine

At the NASCAR Cup Series level, teams are trying to get any extra horsepower they can. Earnhardt Childress Racing uses its engine development philosophy to find half, one and two-horsepower gains for its Chevrolet R07.2 5.8L V8 engine.

Chevrolet Performance Aluminum Slant-Edge Air Cleaner Kits

Slant-Edge Air Cleaners are the perfect way to complete your dress-up look in premium Slant-Edge style. Whether you have Slant-Edge valve covers, or a set from a different series, these air cleaners with prominent raised or recessed emblems will bring your engine look together in head turning fashion.

SAM and Lingenfelter Create $10,000 COPO Shootout at 2016 Holley LS Fest

In 2016, Holley’s 7th annual LS Fest will descend on historic Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Kentucky for a weekend of GM LS-powered drag racing, drifting, autocross, and more. This year, the drag racing portion of the event will get a shot in the arm thanks to the School of Automotive Machinists and Lingenfelter Performance Engineering.

ACCEL IT Visits a 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle

Jenny and the folks at ACCEL want to hook your ride up with upgrades under the hood. Watch ACCEL IT install some new gear on this 1972 Chevelle.

WardsAuto Announces Its 10 Best Engines List

It’s that time again. WardsAuto’s annual 10 Best Engines List has been announced, and this year the list is more diverse than ever. We highlighted four engines on the list to talk about at more detail. WardsAuto editors evaluate engines over a two-month testing period. Engines are selected according to a number of objective and subjective criteria in everyday driving situations.

Ringbrothers to Debut One-of-a-Kind 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle

Given the Chevelle’s racing pedigree, it is only fitting that Ringbrothers would choose a ’66 for its latest custom vehicle which it describes as a “refined race car.” Ringbrothers has blended the raw power of a race car with the sleek and detailed finish of a show car to create “Recoil.” “Recoil” gets its muscle from a powerful, Whipple-supercharged Wegner Motorsports LS7 engine that produces an astounding 980 horsepower.

Engine Reboot: Chevrolet’s LT1

For the past several years, word on the street was that GM would be bringing back the highly recognized RPO code LT1 for 2014. The reason for the comeback was due to more power and efficiency with fewer emissions. At the time of hearing the rumor, thoughts of the 1992 through 1996 ill-fated “Optispark” seemed

Kroyer Racing Engines Powered ID Designs Trophy Truck

Masterpieces in Metal – This Galindo Motorsports ID Designs Trophy Truck features a powerplant from 2013 Performance Engine Builder of the Year winner  Kroyer Racing Engines of Las Vegas, NV. The engine is a 455 cu. in. Chevrolet Small Block that puts out 785 hp with torque listed at 695 lb-ft.

Main Bearing Sets for Chevy LS1 LS2 LS6 Engines

Lunati high performance main bearing set for Chevrolet small block LS1, LS2 and LS6 applications feature ¾-groove style. Company: Lunati http://www.lunatipower.com The Alecular material used in Lunati bearings allows a high degree of conformability over other race bearings, whether you are use steel or aluminum rods. Lunati high performance main bearing set for Chevrolet small block LS1, LS2 and LS6

Engine Builders from Hendrick Motorsports to Assemble/Run a NASCAR R07 Chevrolet Engine at AAPEX

The action-packed engine rebuild demonstrations will be held daily at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. during AAPEX. Two engine builders from Hendrick Motorsports will assemble and run a NASCAR R07 Chevrolet engine in less than 30 minutes during this year’s Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX). AAPEX is set for Tuesday, Nov. 5 through Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Sands