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Swapping in a large performance intake manifold — like the Fast 102mm — on a Chevy LS engine is a popular and straightforward upgrade. But there's one common wrinkle that catches builders off guard: the large intake flange can interfere with the stock LS1 water pump. Where the Interference Happens The clearance issue occurs at the top of the LS1 water pump, specifically at the top bolt that holds the backing plate onto the water pump. When a large-flange intake like the 102mm Fast i …

If you're building or swapping a Chevy LS engine, one of the first things you need to determine is whether your engine is equipped with VVT — Variable Valve Timing. It matters more than you might think when it comes to your front accessory drive. What is VVT? VVT (Variable Valve Timing) is an automated system used to adjust valve timing on LS engines based on current driving conditions. It improves efficiency and power across different RPM ranges. GM implemented VVT on various LS engines f …

At SEMA 2025 we caught up with Anthony and his 1970 Chevelle that makes a very casual 1,500 horsepower. On pump gas. Let that sink in. This isn’t a dyno queen running exotic fuel just to chase a number. This thing is street driven. It sees highway miles. And yes, it will absolutely haze the tires at 55 if you lean into it. 541 Cubic Inches of Boosted Big Block Under the hood sits a 541 cubic inch big block built by Hutchinson Racing Engines out of Sacramento. It’s fuel injected, P …

At SEMA 2025 we caught up with Ronnie Wetch from the C10 Talk Podcast inside the United Pacific booth to check out his 1974 K5 Blazer known as the Bonanza. If you’re into square bodies, this one hits. Factory metal. Factory color. Modern drivetrain. Classic vibe. And yes, it’s running CVF Racing products under the hood. Original Metal, Factory Grecian Bronze First thing that stands out is the color. It’s factory Grecian Bronze. Most people just call it burnt orange, but this …

At SEMA, we caught up with Jeff from Motor City Solutions to check out what looked like a beautifully restored 1957 Corvette. From ten feet away, it looks factory. Classic proportions. Chrome. Two tone paint. White coves. You’d swear it was a high end C1 restoration. Then you get closer. This isn’t a restored Corvette. It’s something entirely different. Solving the Biggest C1 Problem Let’s be honest. Original C1 Corvettes are tiny. If you’re tall or even just bui …