Chevrolet’s new 2014 SS—Chevy’s new rear-wheel drive performance sedan set to release in the fourth quarter—has been given a sticker price of $44,470. This is Chevy’s first rear-wheel drive performance sedan since the 1996 Impala SS. The car will be powered by a slightly tamed-down version of the new LT1 small block—a 6.2L V8 that
Back in 1986, when Hot August Nights got its start, planning wasn’t all that critical. Hot August Nights wasn’t even all about classic cars back then. They were a sideshow attraction. It was 1986. It’s a scientifically proven fact that time moves faster now than it did back in ’86.* In 2013, with Hot August
The all-new LT1 6.2-liter V8 engine that will power the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has been SAE-certified at 460 horsepower at 6,000 rpm, and 465 foot-pounds of torque at 4,600 rpm with the Corvette’s performance exhaust system, General Motors announced today. Even with standard exhaust, the new Stingray is SAE-certified at 455 horsepower, which makes
If you’re making custom modifications to your suspension, it may require you to use different shocks than the ones that came stock from the factory. Watch this short video and learn how to find the compressed and extended length measurements that will help you select a set of shocks that fit perfectly.
Another Memorial Day is upon us. While so many of us consider Memorial Day weekend the unofficial kickoff to summer, we want to take a few moments to think about all of the men and women throughout our nation’s history that have made the ultimate sacrifice so the rest of us can enjoy the many
Not unlike tire sizing for quads and side by sides, wheel sizing is simple if you know what all the numbers mean. Thanks to the gang at ITP Tires, you’ll never again have to wonder what you’re looking at when sizing wheels for your powersports machine. All of those numbers mean something you should know. The
With Super Summit 2013 slated for June 21-22, we wanted to take some time to revisit some of our favorite vehicles from last year’s Super Summit and TruckFest shows. For 2013, Summit Racing is combining Super Summit and TruckFest into one large, two-day event. If you can get there, you should get there. (Read: The
Learn how your carburetor’s power circuit affects your vehicle’s acceleration, as well as how the power valve works and how to find the perfect tune, by watching this 16-minute video. Before tackling your power circuit adjustments, you may want to check out the preceding videos in this series on How to Tune Your Holley-Style Carburetor:
As we continue to flip the calendar and as temperatures continue to rise, the sights and sounds of summer will continue to increase in frequency. That’s a good thing, especially for hot rodders and automotive enthusiasts. We’ve assembled a list of events we consider to be among the top auto-oriented gatherings scheduled throughout the United
We need your help! It’s prom season, the perfect time to break out dad’s hot rod. Some of us were fortunate enough to take our dad’s C4 Corvette or first-generation Ford Mustang to our proms. What did you take to prom, or what are your kids currently taking? Please send us any prom photos you
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