1970 Trans-Am Nova The Nova platform is a tried and true winner. Whether you want a cruiser, drag strip bruiser, or auto cross King, the Nova can be formatted into just about any configuration. Inspired by the Trans-Am series, Jon Henson knew just how he wanted to build his Nova. Part street car, part autocross car, part do-it-all. With his vision set, he went to action on … [Read more...]
Bored and Stroked: 600HP LS3 – Part Three
Bored and Stroked: The Quest For A 600HP LS3 Back in Part One of our quest to build a 600HP LS3, we laid out all the parts that we would be using to accomplish our goal. Then in Part Two we started to build the motor. By the end of the second installment we had a complete short block ready to be finished and installed. In Part Three is where we will take the short block and … [Read more...]
Bored and Stroked: 600HP LS3 Build – Part One
Building an engine is a lot like making a cake. You have to have all the right ingredients in to achieve a delicious cake or motor. They both require lots of precision measuring, and a splash of love. There's a science to baking the perfect cake, just like there is a science to building an engine. We all know the LS engine is an amazing platform. You can throw just about … [Read more...]
Driveshaft Tech: Connecting The Power To The Ground
One of the most critical components on your ride is often one of the most overlooked - the driveshaft. This component is usually an afterthought for most - the last step in the process of upgrading or restoring a car. However if the driveshaft isn't right, then the entire car can have catastrophic consequences. It's the difference between a smooth ride or feeling like you're … [Read more...]
