Recently the engine in this '55 Bel Air had a slight mishap. Our guess is that an injector was stuck open, which filled a cylinder with fuel, and then when we tried to crank the engine over, it hydro-locked and snapped the rod. It never ran this way and the rest of the engine was in perfect shape. While we were replacing the rod and piston, we figured now was the perfect time … [Read more...]
Cleaning Up LS Valve Cover Coils
Holley LS Valve Covers There's no doubts about the power and performance you can get from an LS engine. These engines have been swapped into just about every make and model of vehicle ever made. You can take a junkyard engine, throw a turbo on it and make 600HP all day long. Or build them to the moon and make over 1,000HP. They are amazing motors that have spawned entire car … [Read more...]
Craziest AutoCross Vehicle We’ve Seen! It’s a Tahoe, It’s a Cougar, It’s an S10, It’s a…?
While strolling the pages on LS1Tech.com, we spotted this crazy autocross contraption. Here's the story from LS1Tech: "It’s a Chevy, it’s a Mercury, it’s a Hot Wheels, it’s a … 1947 completely custom-built rat rod that’s been the star of car shows, won autocross events, and painted streets black with plenty of burnouts. "Apparently all that is worth about seven … [Read more...]
EVENT ALERT: Holley LS Fest!
If you've been living in a cave, then you probably haven't heard about Holley's LS Fest. It's a three-day celebration of everything LS - from pan to manifold and everything in-between. Located in beautiful Bowling Green, KY at Beech Bend Raceway, this event is set in rolling hills and is a mecca of LS horsepower. During three action packed days, there's something for … [Read more...]
