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Tuff Stuff |

#7457140AU9

Tuff Stuff 7140ABULL9 GM Silver Bullet 140 Amp Alternator, Chrome

One Wire Alternator:

Yes

Alternator Amperage:

140 amp

Alternator Finish:

Chrome

$335.99

/each

Tuff Stuff |

#7457140FU9

Tuff Stuff 7140FBULL9 GM Silver Bullet 140 Amp Alternator, Black

One Wire Alternator:

Yes

Alternator Amperage:

140 amp

Alternator Finish:

Powder Coated

$282.99

/each

Tuff Stuff |

#7457139AU9

Tuff Stuff 7139ABULL9 GM Silver Bullet 100 Amp Alternator, Chrome

One Wire Alternator:

Yes

Alternator Amperage:

100 amp

Alternator Finish:

Chrome

$278.99

/each

Tuff Stuff |

#7457139FU9

Tuff Stuff 7139FBULL9 GM Silver Bullet 100 Amp Alternator, Black

One Wire Alternator:

Yes

Alternator Amperage:

100 amp

Alternator Finish:

Powder Coated

$246.99

/each

Tuff Stuff |

#7457139BU9

Tuff Stuff 7139BBULL9 GM Silver Bullet 100 Amp Alternator, Pol

One Wire Alternator:

Yes

Alternator Amperage:

100 amp

Alternator Finish:

Polished

$252.99

/each

65 Nova Engine Suggestions

In this Tech Tip, John gets to answer a favorite question of ours, what engine should I get?

70 and 71 Chevy Novas

Jarry and Ryan Givens are father and son, and this pair of Novas proves the apple doesn't fall far from the tree!

1962 Chevy II

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Built With Speedway Motors: Jake's '63 Nova

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Chevy L79 327 Engine I History, Specs, & Build Ideas

The 1964 Corvette L79 327 is legendary, learn more about this storied engine and what you need to build a clone.

Historic Chevy Performance Engines

Take a look at a few of the rare and wonderful Chevy engines in the Museum of American Speed!

55 Chevy Engine Build

Derek kicks off his 55 Chevy rebuild with a fresh small block.

Small Block and Big Block Chevy Engine Flexplate Guide

Over several generations of small block Chevy (and big block Chevy) engines there have been several changes that dictate what flexplate works with them. We’ll help you determine the correct flexplate for your Chevy engine in this buyer’s guide.

Lifting up a 70 Nova

In this Tech Tip, John helps to sort out some fresh suspension for a customer’s ’70 Nova.

Gen III/IV LS Engine ID Guide

Looking to swap the venerable LS engine into your hot rod, muscle car, or classic truck? Take a look at our detailed identification guide for Gen III/IV LS engines before you hit the salvage yard or swap meet!

Tuff Stuff |

#7457127NKP9

Tuff Stuff 7127NKP9 GM Alternator, 140 Amp, 1-Wire, Polished

One Wire Alternator:

Yes

Alternator Amperage:

140 amp

Alternator Finish:

Polished

$246.99

/each

Tuff Stuff |

#7457127ND9

Tuff Stuff 7127ND9 GM Alternator, 100 Amp, 1-Wire, Chrome

One Wire Alternator:

Yes

Alternator Amperage:

100 amp

Alternator Finish:

Chrome

$233.99

/each

Offenhauser |

#5605414

Offenhauser 5414 1963-75 Chevy 6-Cylinder Triple Carb Intake Manifold

(2)

Intake Manifold Type:

Single Plane

Carburetor Flange Type:

1-Barrel 2-Bolt

Material Type:

Aluminum

$760.99

/each

1963-Up Chevy 6-Cylinder Chrome Valve Cover

Speedway Motors |

#7209233

1963-Up Chevy 6-Cylinder Chrome Valve Cover

(7)

Valve Cover Mounting Style:

Perimeter Bolt

Finish:

Chrome

$42.99

/each

COMP Cams |

#282612385

COMP Cams 61-238-5 Hi-Tech Solid Camshaft, 1500-5500 RPM

Camshaft Type:

Solid Flat Tappet

RPM Range:

1500-5500

Intake Duration (.050" Lift):

220

$325.95

/each

COMP Cams |

#282126112

COMP Cams 1261-12 High Energy Rocker Arms, Non-roller, 3/8 Stud, Set

Rocker Arm Style:

Non Roller

Rocker Arm Ratio:

1.75:1

Stud Size:

.375"

$98.95

/set

COMP Cams |

#28212611

COMP Cams 1261-1 High Energy Rocker Arm, Non-roller, 3/8 Stud, Each

(1)

Rocker Arm Style:

Non Roller

Rocker Arm Ratio:

1.75:1

Stud Size:

.375"

$16.95

/each

-7%

MSD 8515 Chevy In-line 6 Cylinder Distributor

MSD |

#5478515

MSD 8515 Chevy In-line 6 Cylinder Distributor

Cap Type:

HEI / Male

Advance Type:

Mechanical and Vacuum

$675.95

/each

$731.95

-9%

PerTronix |

#447D106710

PerTronix D106710 Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor GM 194-292 L6

Cap Type:

HEI / Male

Advance Type:

Mechanical and Vacuum

$480.40

/each

$528.44

Vintage Air |

#72515249VCB

Vintage Air 15249-VCB 63-84 Chevy Steel-eez Brckts Right Side Mnt

GTIN Code:

842829108525

$202.99

/each

COMP Cams |

#2823211

COMP Cams 3211 Aluminum Cam Gear Set, Chevy 4-6 Cylinder 153-292 62-88

GTIN Code:

036584350095

$74.95

/set

-7%

MSD 84891 Chevy Flat Top Pro-Billet Distributor

MSD |

#54784891

MSD 84891 Chevy Flat Top Pro-Billet Distributor

Cap Type:

HEI / Male

Advance Type:

Mechanical

$712.95

/each

$771.95

-7%

MSD 8547 Chevy Extra Tall Slip Collar Pro-Billet Distributor

MSD |

#5478547

MSD 8547 Chevy Extra Tall Slip Collar Pro-Billet Distributor

Cap Type:

HEI / Male

Advance Type:

Mechanical

$675.95

/each

$731.95

K&N E-1450 Lifetime Performance Air Filter

K&N |

#465E1450

K&N E-1450 Lifetime Performance Air Filter

Material Type:

Cotton Gauze

Shape:

Round

$68.99

/each

-9%

PerTronix |

#447D106711

PerTronix D106711 Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor GM 194-292 L6

Cap Type:

HEI / Male

Advance Type:

Mechanical and Vacuum

$480.40

/each

$528.44

Scat |

#91015236

Scat 6600021 Small Block Chevy Forged H-Beam Rods, 6.0 Inch

(5)

Connecting Rod Type:

H-Beam

Connecting Rod Material:

Forged 4340 Steel

Connecting Rod Length:

6.000"

$749.99

/set

Scat |

#91015230

Scat 25700716 Small Block Chevy 4340 I-Beam Rods, 5.7 Inch, Bushed Pin

(6)

Connecting Rod Type:

I-Beam

Connecting Rod Material:

Forged 4340 Steel

Connecting Rod Length:

5.700"

$542.99

/set

1986-Up Stock Raw Steel Small Block Chevy Oil Pan

Speedway Motors |

#9109414

1986-Up Stock Raw Steel Small Block Chevy Oil Pan

(5)

Sump Style:

Wet Sump

Rear Main Seal Style:

1-piece

$89.99

/each

FAST 305005 Billet Dual-Sync Distributor, Small Block/Big Block Chevy

FAST Fuel Air Spark Technology |

#282305005

FAST 305005 Billet Dual-Sync Distributor, Small Block/Big Block Chevy

Cap Type:

HEI / Male

Advance Type:

Electronic

$494.95

/each

BluePrint H8002K Muscle Series 195cc SB Chevy Heads, Assembled

BluePrint Engines |

#227H8002K

BluePrint H8002K Muscle Series 195cc SB Chevy Heads, Assembled

(2)

Cylinder Head Style:

Assembled

Material Type:

Aluminum

Finish:

Natural

$1,599.00

/pair

Edelbrock |

#3252970

Edelbrock 2970 Super Victor Intake Manifold, Aluminum, Chevy

Intake Manifold Type:

Single Plane

Carburetor Flange Type:

4-Barrel Dominator

RPM Range:

3,500-8,000

$569.95

/each

Proform |

#58666940RC

Proform 66940RC Chevy HEI Distributor Red Cap; w/o Coil

Cap Type:

HEI / Male

Advance Type:

Mechanical and Vacuum

Trigger Style:

Magnetic

$101.99

/each

Rebate

Edelbrock |

#32560947

Edelbrock 60947 Performer RPM Cylinder Head, Bare, S/B Chevy

Cylinder Head Style:

Bare

Material Type:

Aluminum

Finish:

Natural

$683.96

/each

$854.95

Edelbrock |

#32560735

Edelbrock 60735 Performer RPM Cylinder Head, Chevy 302,327,350,400

Cylinder Head Style:

Assembled

Material Type:

Aluminum

Finish:

Natural

$1,174.95

/each

Proform |

#58666907C

Proform 66907C Super-Street Chevy Aluminum Roller Rockers

Rocker Arm Style:

Roller

Rocker Arm Ratio:

1.5:1

Stud Size:

.375"

$194.99

/set

-8%

MSD |

#5478428

MSD 8428 GM HEI Weight And Spring Kit

GTIN Code:

085132084289

$56.59

/each

$61.95

Edelbrock |

#32577599

Edelbrock 77599 Victor Jr Cylinder Head, 64CC, Small Block Chevy

Cylinder Head Style:

Assembled

Material Type:

Aluminum

Finish:

Natural

$1,233.95

/each

-25%

Powermaster |

#25567296

Powermaster 67296 Smooth Look Alternator, 150 Amps, Serp, 12V, GM

One Wire Alternator:

Yes

Alternator Amperage:

150 amp

Alternator Finish:

Polished

$265.99

/each

$357.50

MSD Heat HEI Ignition Module and High Performance HEI Coil Kit

MSD |

#9100203

MSD Heat HEI Ignition Module and High Performance HEI Coil Kit

(2)

Sold in Quantity:

Kit

$287.00

/kit

Tuff Stuff |

#7457127NKBW6G

Tuff Stuff 7127NKBW6G GM Alternator, 140 Amp, 1-Wire, Stealth Blk

One Wire Alternator:

Yes

Alternator Amperage:

140 amp

Alternator Finish:

Textured

$263.99

/each

-28%

Tuff Stuff |

#7457127ND6G7

Tuff Stuff 7127ND6G7 GM Alternator, 100 Amp, 1-Wire, Blk Chrome

One Wire Alternator:

Yes

Alternator Amperage:

100 amp

Alternator Finish:

Black Chrome

$215.99

/each

$300.36

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Tuff Stuff 7140ABULL9 GM Silver Bullet 140 Amp Alternator, Chrome

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