Innholdsfortegnelse for Volume 5, Issue 59 - November 2025 i All Chevy Performance

The third-gen Camaros were insanely popular after rolling off the Van Nuys and Norwood assembly lines between 1982 and 1992. Over 1.7 million made their way into the hands of Camaro enthusiasts who took a liking to the car’s new-at-the-time aerodynamic styling and overall sporty demeanor. Those looking for next-level performance in these cars went for the IROC-Z, which was introduced in 1985. Estimates suggest over 180,000 were sold between 1985 and 1990. The attraction? A race-inspired trim package, upgraded suspension for improved handling, and a high-output 305 and 350ci V-8 engines with tuned port injection delivering up to 245 hp by 1990. Not exactly earth-shattering power at the time, but due to government-mandated smog constraints, it was somewhat respectable, kind of. To Octavio Tapia, the IROC-Z was “it,” and…

Fuel injection technology has made leaps and bounds over the last 20 years. The original Holley Pro-Jection systems were complicated to install and even harder to tune. While seasoned tuners could work the system, it was much harder for the average gearhead. Having installed just about every version of Holley (and a few other brands) aftermarket EFI systems, we can tell you they have truly come a long way. In fact, the newest Holley system, the Sniper 2, is just about as plug-and-play as we have seen, while still being customizable. Our kit is a bundle, which includes the all-in-one Sniper 2 throttle body, Hyperspark ignition system with distributor, and the coolest part of all, the PDM (Power Distribution Module). We opted to stick with the smaller 3.5-inch handheld, but…

Without a doubt, one of the most iconic vehicles to roll off the assembly line and onto our roadways has to be the station wagon. Fueling a passion of exploring America through its expansive panoramic highways, it allowed families to experience travel like never before. Serving as a backbone for our culture for decades, it’s seen service as a family hauler, grocery getter, load-in for drive-in movies, a business support vehicle, and even taken down dragstrips. The 1966 Chevy II 100-Series wagon laid out across our pages, owned by Don Fardie of Lakeville, Massachusetts, showcases plenty of Day Two style along with a great story to tell about its creation. For Don, stepping into the deep end of the performance world began as early as he can remember, starting in…

The 1969 Chevy Chevelle remains one of the most iconic muscle cars ever produced—a sleek, aggressive classic that has certainly stood the test of time. For Jose Ybarra of Corona, California, it was a canvas for connection. “I’ve always been a fan of Chevelles—the ’69 in particular has always stood out to me,” Jose confirms. “It’s one of those cars that both my sons and I really connect with. It has everything we were looking for: an old-school sporty look, and it has that classic muscle car presence—the perfect platform for us to bring our shared vision to life.” Jose has been around cars his whole life. Growing up he remembers watching his uncle and older brother working under the hood of his dad’s 1971 Charger. “My dad wasn’t much…

In the automotive restoration game, there are a wide range of options when it comes to tackling the various processes involved. What defines a restoration can also be interpreted in many degrees. There are several variables that come into play, and for places that are doing high-end concours restorations the need to bring a car back to how it rolled off the assembly line is the bar that is always set and challenge always faced. Knowledge of the correct finishes on the various parts found on a given vehicle require a certain level of knowledge and experience in their application. Painted items are one part of that equation, however, the range of different bare metal items found on a vehicle usually requires a different approach when it comes to their…

For decades, the National Street Rod Association had a strict age cutoff of 1948, ensuring its events would be pure to the street rod community. As time went on, there was a push to move the cutoff dates to allow a bigger variety of cars and trucks to cruise into the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky, for the NSRA Street Rod Nationals. The result was a 30-year sliding cutoff, meaning this year’s event allowed cars and trucks as new as 1995 to participate. While the name still implies the street rod theme, this event is packed with awesome muscle cars, gassers, and much more. With nearly 10,000 cars and trucks on the property, this event is still going strong in its 56th year in operation. We rolled into Louisville…

@TavisHighlander TavisHighlander.com Black on black is the theme for this Pro Touring 1967 Camaro. On the exterior there are only mild modifications, like tucked bumpers and a cowl hood. Under that hood is a wild twin-turbo LS, so the goal was to have a subdued exterior that doesn’t let on too much. There are clues this is a real runner though. The low stance and HRE G-Code wheels create a nice pop without being distracting.…

When it comes to converting an old muscle car into a modern-day performer, you have plenty of options. The aftermarket support for Chevy muscle cars is excellent, and you can pick and choose components to dial in the handling and performance of your car. Kevin Biggs has owned this 1966 Chevelle SS396 for several years and has put thousands of miles on it, thanks to a stout 502ci big-block and TREMEC six-speed manual transmission. The car had some mild modifications, like lowered suspension and disc brakes, but he was ready to take it to the next level. For this, he called upon Dan Kauffman and Derek Bradley at Pooles Mill Rods in Cumming, Georgia, for a complete chassis and drivetrain swap to turn his street cruiser into an aggressive Pro…

Bumpsteer is one of those automotive terms that everybody uses but few understand. Luckily for us, our good friend Rick Lefever took on the task of minimizing the bumpsteer in Gary Tackett’s 1967 Nova Super Stock C Modified race car. Bumpsteer is a situation whereby the car steers itself (even when the steering wheel is not being turned) because incorrect steering geometry causes the toe to change as the wheel goes up and down. “Gary was experiencing some bumpsteer on the track,” Lefever says, particularly when he came back to earth from a wheelie. Because the toe-in was out, the car was unpredictable. In the Super Stock class, cars must retain the stock front suspension, including the stock A-arms, however, they can be fitted with rack-and-pinion steering, which was the…

Another year and another Camaro Nationals is in the history books. Once again, the 2025 show came together at the Classic Auto Mall in Morgantown, Pennsylvania. This was the 26th edition, and the partnership that has grown with this indoor and outdoor space continues to deliver the goods with another great gathering. For anyone holding an outdoor show in the Northeast, the unpredictable shifts in the weather forecast can make holding an event somewhat challenging, which was the case for the weekend of the show. A mix of sun and threatening overcast skies with the possibility of rain didn’t keep everyone home, but it did have an impact on the final figures. Saturday morning the skies opened up with rain, which impacted the Saturday car count, as some of the…