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At SEMA we caught up with Brandon Burrell and his 1977 K5 Blazer, and this thing is a perfect example of doing a classic the right way. Six months ago this was a four wheel drive truck. Today it’s laid out on coilovers, riding about four and a half inches off the ground, sitting on 22s with a 335 stuffed under the rear. And that’s just the start. From 4x4 to Laid Out Street Truck The truck was converted from four wheel drive to two wheel drive and completely reworked underneath. Up …

The Small Block Ford is one of the most iconic and widely used performance engines in American motorsports — but when it comes to accessory drives, it's also one of the most confusing. At CVF Racing, we've spent a vast amount of time dissecting the various SBF combinations, collecting samples of water pumps, balancers, timing covers, and blocks, and measuring and test fitting to find the most comprehensive solutions for our customers. This guide focuses on the 289/302/351W and what you nee …

At SEMA we caught up with Chris from RestoMods standing in front of not one, but three fully built muscle cars that someone is going to drive home. A 1969 Mustang.A 1967 Chevelle.A 1970 Charger. All completely redone. All turnkey. And all running CVF Racing accessory drive systems. Let’s break them down. 1969 Mustang – Classic Look, Modern Foundation The 69 Mustang is one of the most recognizable muscle cars ever built, and this one keeps that iconic look while upgrading everything …

ALTERNATOR AMPERAGE TECH TIP VIDEO One of the most common questions we get asked is "how large (amps) of an alternator do I need?" All stock vehicles will typically get by with small alternators in the range of 60 to 100 amps. As our industry has evolved over the years, very few vehicles can still be considered "stock". We have come a long way from needing to run a few lights and a radio. Air suspension, sound systems, air conditioning, electric fans, aftermarket ignitions and electric water pu …

1970s Trans Am on a Roadster Shop Chassis at SEMA 2025 Featuring CVF Racing At SEMA 2025 we caught up with Dave from Superior Quality Rides. Funny enough, their shop is only a few miles from ours back in Minnesota, but it took Vegas for us to finally stand next to this car together. Behind us was one seriously reworked Trans Am. At first glance it looks clean. The more you look, the more you realize how much work is actually in it. Starting with a Solid Car and Taking It Way Further Dave said …