Chevy 409 Alternators, Generators, and Charging

If you're considering upgrading your classic car's charging system with an generator to alternator conversion, here are some helpful tips.

Kevin W. walks through each step of installing a new alternator bracket on a 454 Big Block Chevy.

GM’s 10-bolt rear axle has been around since the 1960s, here’s how to determine if your junkyard find is worth taking home

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.

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

Learn about GM alternator identification in our guide. We cover GM 3 wire alternators, 1 wire alternators, and externally regulated so you know what to choose.

Decode small block Chevy engine suffix codes and block casting numbers with our SBC decoding info guide. Learn how to find and decipher your small block Chevy engine codes quickly and easily!

Small block and big block Chevy engines were designed with two styles of water pumps, short and long. Before you purchase a new pump, it's important to determine which oneyou have.

Learn about performing an LS Swap in a 1972 Chevelle in this tech article. We'll discuss lessons learned from our Chevelle engine swap using a 500-horse 6.0.

How to maintain coolant temperature for a Big Block Chevy engine. Installation instructions for a double pass radiator and electric fan in a 1954 Chevy Bel Air.