All Chevy Performance Volume 5, Issue 54 - June 2025

As we head deep into the fourth year of this magazine’s existence, I figured now would be a good time to take a moment and reach out to our loyal readers—that’s you—to make sure we are checking all the appropriate boxes when it comes to providing the content you like to see and read about in All Chevy Performance magazine. It’s going to require a little work on your part, as I’d like you to answer a few questions. The good thing is that questions are easy and there is no wrong answer—my favorite kind of tests in high school. So, let’s get started. Do you buy All Chevy Performance magazine for: A. car features, B. tech articles, or C. event coverage? For those of you who read this magazine…

1. CATALOG WITH A BONUS ARP’s 2025 full-line catalog is now available, featuring over 5,500 fastener kits in a 180-page, full-color publication. It includes a 22x11-inch pull-out poster of the “Speed Demon” streamliner and an extensive technical section on fastener science and usage. The catalog covers engine, driveline, and accessory fasteners, along with specialty products and tools. It can be viewed online, downloaded as a PDF, or requested in print at arp-bolts.com or by calling (800) 826-3045. 2. BIG-BLOCK CHEVY CRATE ENGINE UNLEASHED BluePrint Engines delivers 1,015 hp and 830 lb-ft of torque with the 632ci big-block Chevy crate engine. Built for serious performance, it features a BluePrint cast-iron block, forged internals, Brodix SR20 CNC-ported heads, and a solid roller camshaft. Available with Holley Dominator carburetion or Holley Sniper EFI,…

This ’57 is in your face right from the get-go. Bright metallic orange paint mixes with black trim accents to create a modern twist on the classic shape. Modifications to the body will include a shortened front overhang with the front wheels pushed forward just a bit. The roof will have some of the mass removed by flattening the overall curve that it follows. In the hood you’ll find a pair of custom heat extractors that also match the fender vents. Custom mirrors have a nod to the classic Talbot shape, but a custom mounting arm ties in with the theme of the car. At the rear, you’ll find a heavy departure from stock. The taillights have been redesigned and right below them is a custom triangular exhaust. @TavisHighlander TavisHighlander.com…

Lucky or smart? That’s the question when considering Ryan Gebhardt and his remarkable journey with his very first car. Almost 40 years ago Ryan’s purchase of a 1971 Chevelle SS as a teenager set the stage for a decades-long story that intertwined family memories, professional growth, and a relentless passion for cars. “I purchased the car when I was 14 years old with money I made from mowing lawns,” Ryan reveals. “It was in 1987 when I found the Chevelle behind a used car lot building in Blountville, Tennessee. The original color was Placer Gold with a matching gold interior. It was an SS big-block car with a 454, four-speed, a 12-bolt rearend.” Having to dish out only $700 for the car may sound like Ryan landed a bargain of…

The old adage about making power goes: “There’s no replacement for displacement.” Every dyed-in-the-wool car guy knows it. We’ve all heard it. And we all know the rejoinder is: “Unless you have boost.” Yes, boost is the answer when it comes to helping little engines make big power. Whether it’s a supercharger or turbo, boost makes magic happen. So, what happens when you have both? What happens when you already have boost and add displacement? That, friends, is the question of the day. We recently came across a golden opportunity to put this to the test and couldn’t pass up the chance to do a little dyno testing. This became possible when our friends at Automotive Specialists in Concord, North Carolina, were sent a new engine build that the original…

Imagine wanting a specific year, make, and model vehicle your whole life only to get ahold of one well into adulthood. Now imagine the feeling of starting the hunt for yet another car of the exact same ilk because you just can’t bring yourself to cut up and customize that first “dream” vehicle. Sometimes, these vintage cars show up in unbelievable original condition, and the simple thought of going forward with a complete breakdown for the purpose of installing aftermarket components can seem like committing a cardinal sin. Back in 1969, John De La Luz fell in love with the Chevy Camaro of the day. At that time, he was only 12 years old and he was heavily influenced by the cars the older kids in the neighborhood were driving.…