Technically, Mike Racke's...
Technically, Mike Racke's 403ci Duramax Diesel '70 Chevelle is a big-block, due to its size, but it stands out from the crowd because it runs on bio-mass fuel, meaning used French fry oil. Diesel works in a pinch. What's not to love about 1,000 hp, 35 mpg, and burnouts that smell like McDonald's? Photo by Robert McGaffin
Biowarfare
Making close to 1,000 hp and 2,000 lb-ft on French fry grease, this Duramax diesel-powered Chevelle puts gasoline big-blocks to shame.
Big-Block Checklist
Before buying cylinder heads for your big-block Chevy, we answer 10 key questions that will help make your Rat a player.
Stimulus Package
Even if this Camaro's big-block and 11-second e.t.'s aren't enough to stimulate your senses, its economic benefits will.
Fantastic Four-Link
Transform the handling of your early Mustang with a four-bar coilover rear suspension from Total Control.
Solidly Linked
We maximize the stock A-body rear suspension with bolt-on pieces from Global West.
Loud Rules!
We dyno test Quick Time Performance's electronic exhaust cutouts on Project X.
Big Buick Bolt-On!
Get 50 more horsepower to the wheels with Edelbrock's new Buick Performer RPM cylinder heads.
Trovato In O Major
Bill Trovato built a 401ci pump-gas Oldsmobile for the Engine Masters Challenge-and man does it sing!
Pontiac Powerhouse
Making 750 hp from a stock Pontiac block-with help from some brand-new Roland Racing CV-1 cylinder heads.
Ah Rats!
The big-block Chevy has finally met its match. Now anyone can build a 775hp, pump-gas, big-block Ford for $9,600 using off-the-shelf parts.
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