CHEVY HIGH PERFORMANCE 1993 OCT - '55 VETTE, BAD ZL-1

 

Within this issue you will discover the following topics:

1)   BUDGET POWER SECRETS: Real street advice for $500, $1000, and $2000 engine buildups

2)   ZL-1 RETURNS: Here's a modern ZL-1 Camaro complete with all-aluminum big-block

3)   MAIL-ORDER POWER: Tips on buying an engine kit by phone and assembling it at home

4)   FRESH START: A look at various Delco-Remy starters and how to rebuild them

5)   THE PIPES ARE CALLING: Choosing the right header doesn't mean getting the biggest tubes

6)   50 ENGINE DETAIL TIPS: Lots of styling ideas for enhancing your Chevy's engine compartment

7)   CATCHING UP ON YOUR ZEES: Want to buy a classic '67-'69 Z/28? Here's how to spot the fakes

8)   COOL BOOST: A high-tech approach to power: Cool the manifold and change boosters

9)   CHASSIS RESTO: Finishing a Chevelle/El Camino chassis and installing disc brakes

10)   ON FIRE: Tim Knaebel's hot '72 Nova SS with the bright fire glo orange paint

11)   THE '55 CORVETTE: Ray Braatz's Vette could be even rarer than the original '53

12)   STYLlN' '58: Ron Beets' sweet restored '58 Impala 348

13)   STORMY: Jeff Elasser's '72 Chevelle is his first frame - off resto project

14)   HOT SUMMER FUN: We go to the Street Machine Nationals and the Cache Valley Cruise

15)   PRO STREET/REAL STREET: Donald Steelfox's snappy '55 Chevy is built for real-world cruising

16)   CHEVY THUNDER THE HEARTBEAT OF AMERICA

17)   Racing:

A)   Camaro Wins Trans-Am

B)   Emmo Victorious At Indy

C)   Carelli In Winston West

D)   Chevys Rule The Hill

E)   Sullivan Sweeps Motown

F)   Dale, Ricky Claim Wins

G)   Chevy Scores In Baja

H)   Tracy Bags Cleveland Gold

18) Corvette Birthday Bash

19) NEW FOR '94:

A)   Cool Camaro Convertible

B)   Impala SS Returns In Style

C)   New Sporty Beretta Z26

D)   Redesigned S-10 Trucks

E)   '94 Tech Highlights

20) RACING TECH:

A)   Z28 World Challenge Winner

B)   Improve Auto Racing Safety

Plus other cool Chevy items.

 

THIS MONTH'S COVER Tracy Burton watches Brent Ross tear down a small-block engine. The unfinished '55 Chevy belongs to Kevin Meredyk, and the photo was snapped by Randy Lorentzen in the family shop where Kevin, his dad, and brother work on their Top Alcohol dragster. Thanks to Edelbrock for loaning the engines and to La Jolla Sportswear for the Bow Tie shirt.