Chevy Hardcore

1 day ago | chevyhardcore.com | Brian Wagner

There’s nothing more satisfying than reaching the final build stages of a project vehicle. One thing that needs to be on the checklist is sealing up the interior of the vehicle before it’s finished. Design Engineering Inc. (DEI) created its ATAC Seam Sealer for this exact purpose. Seam sealer is used to fill the gaps and seams between the body panels and floor on the interior of a vehicle. You want to add the seam sealer to reduce noise and keep the elements out of a vehicle’s interior.

1 week ago | chevyhardcore.com | Ainsley Jacobs

Whether it’s going fast or looking good while cruising, some cars are built simply to achieve a single purpose. Others, though, such as Andrew Starr’s showpiece 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air, are lifelong commitments that encompass so much more. A project 35+ years in the making, Starr has transformed the car from a rolling hunk of junk to a treasured family heirloom hot rod.

1 week ago | chevyhardcore.com | Jefferson Bryant

Anytime new technologies come out, there are growing pains in the acceptance and operation of said novel systems. When GM released the Gen V LT-series engines, they were not the first to do direct injection, but for most gearheads, this was their initiation into this new world. Direct injection is a giant leap forward in EFI and engine management, but there are some things to consider when swapping into your vehicle, even if you previously had port injection.

1 month ago | chevyhardcore.com | Andy Bolig

Enthusiasts expecting more from their rides is not a new thing. We’ve been pumping up the power, performance, and various components of our rides since the evolution of the automobile. That has led to a needed increase in power from our vehicle’s electrical system to keep up with demand. More tech means more power is used. For many vintage car or truck owners, that means installing a high-output alternator to keep all those modern amenities well-fed.

1 month ago | chevyhardcore.com | Scott Parker

Legendary engine builder Ed Pink has passed away (source: HOT ROD), at the ripe age of 94 years old. The man made such an indelible impression on the engine-building community that he was inducted into the Engine Builder Hall of Fame in its first year. He was also inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame in 2018. Two years ago we did a story on the last engine he ever built, which is worth a revisit for more information on Ed Pink.