According to the unofficial dictionary of drag racing a Driver Mod is a driver that’s so good they’re actually like adding a modification to the car. Example, an owner runs 13.0 at the track and an unnamed “Stig” gets in and rows their way to a 12.50 without any other mods to the car: That’s […] More »
By: Justin Fivella | February 11, 2013
It’s a highly debated topic and one that gets people talking, but we’re not talking politics or sports. Instead, we’re referring to the hot topic of LS motors and oil: What’s the best oil, filter and change interval for the LS motors? While that’s a tough question to summarize since there are so many different […] More »
By: Justin Fivella | February 8, 2013
Without a doubt, GM carved a spot for itself in hot rodding history when it released the LS series of motors. While their performance potential and affordability definitely top the list of attributes, their extreme durability captures a close third. What do we mean by durability, well it’s a given that the blocks are beyond […] More »
By: Justin Fivella | February 5, 2013
The LS7 valve guide issue has been talked about to death, and yesterday, the General issued a bulletin about handling customer concerns. Now, I’ve heard the horror stories, and listened to those who say there’s absolutely nothing to worry about. And like with most things, I think the truth is probably somewhere in the middle. But my […] More »
By: John Coyle | January 16, 2013
Although many 5th Gen. Camaro fans already know the good news since Camaro5 broke the news a few weeks back, but since seeing the post in late December, I haven’t been able to shake the thought of a factory equipped LS7 Camaro. As you’ve probably discovered by now, I’m a fan of naturally aspirated motors […] More »
By: Justin Fivella | January 7, 2013
With the upcoming CAFE fuel mileage standards looming in the distance and with the ever increasing push for decreased emissions it’s no wonder manufacturers are turning to smaller displacement motors with forced induction. Don’t get me wrong, forced induction is awesome, but with all the rage directed at huge turbos and big blowers (in the […] More »
By: Justin Fivella | December 21, 2012
I was at the Los Angeles Auto Show during 2010, when it was the year of the Camaro, and some of the displays—like the one above—were awesome. This year won’t be as Camaro or LS heavy, unfortunately. The General isn’t going to take the drapes off the C7 until January, and since this is a […] More »
By: John Coyle | November 28, 2012
