To determine what type of heads are on your small block Chevy, take a look at the illustrations below. Knowing the heads you have will help when it comes time to pick your alternator and air conditioner brackets. The illustration below is viewed as if you were standing at the front of the engine.

Project Chevelle: 383 vs. LS Shootout Tech Article

by Joe McCollough - Posted in Tech

4/17/2019

Since LS swapping our Chevelle, there's been a lot of debate going on about which was better; the traditional 383 or the Gen III LQ9. Well, which one really gave us the most bang for the buck? Read on to find out...

Project Chevelle: Performance Testing Article

by Joe McCollough - Posted in Tech

3/14/2019

It's time to see if all our hard work to upgrade Project Chevelle will pay off in faster lap times. We set up a little autocross course to find out.

LS Swap Chevelle Guide

by Joe McCollough - Posted in Tech

1/15/2019

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.

Project Chevelle: Exhaust Tech Article

by Joe McCollough - Posted in Tech

11/1/2018

The open headers were fun, but now it's time for a real exhaust on Project Chevelle. Follow along as we quiet things down with a Flowmaster American Thunder dual exhaust kit.

Project Chevelle: Fuel System Tech Article

by Zach Raddatz - Posted in Tech

10/3/2018

Now that Project Chevelle is making some real power, it's time to give it a little more fuel. Follow along as we install a new tank and pump from Tanks Inc.

Project Chevelle: 383 Part Two + Transmission Tech Article

by Joe McCollough - Posted in Tech

9/17/2018

We finally get to drive Project Chevelle after the big engine swap, and it's pretty awesome. Rowing through the gears with our new Tremec 5-speed isn't bad either!

Project Chevelle 383 Engine Tech Article

by Joe McCollough - Posted in Tech

9/5/2018

At long last, Project Chevelle gets a muscle car heart transplant in the form of a 383 from BluePrint Engines.

Project Chevelle Episode 3: Wheels and Tires

by Joe McCollough - Posted in Videos

5/30/2018

Project Chevelle gets new wheels and tires, and a massive personality change! Watch as we add a huge dose of visual horsepower to the old Chevelle.

Project Chevelle: Wheels and Tires Tech Article

by Joe McCollough - Posted in Tech

5/30/2018

Wheels and tires can make a huge difference in the appearance of any car. We find out just how true this is on Project Chevelle.

Project Chevelle Episode 16: 383 vs. LS Shootout

by Speedway Tech Team - Posted in Videos

4/18/2019

In this episode, we crunch the numbers to see which engine really gave us the biggest bang for the buck! Between our BluePrint 383 crate engine and our junkyard special LS, which one will come out on top?

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