In 1956, Bendix introduced "Electrojector", a true multipoint electronic fuel injection system. In 1958 it would become optional on 1958 performance models of automobiles built by Chrysler Corporation. Bendix, which had extensive experience with fuel injection systems used on Korean-War-era...
The Gen 2 Short-Deck Engine - Identification at a Glance All Gen2 Short Deck Blocks will have a deck height of 9.165". All Gen 2 engines have the distributor at the front unlike the older Gen 1 V8 and the starter on the right side. 290 V8s at a Glance - The 290 was found in all Rogue and Rebel...
Have Your Cake and Eat it Too - Bowtie Overdrive's TH-700R4 By Tony Bonafide Okay, so you just installed a set of 3.90s or more in your ride and took it out for a spin 15 minutes later you were refilling the tank because you discovered that your 462 is now getting 5 MPG and it's running hot as...
Let's Talk About the Rise and Fall of HudsonThis 1948 Hudson 2-door Commodore Coupe was a very slick, good-looking carwhen it appeared (top). Unfortunately, it looked almost exactly the samein 1953, six years later (bottom).By Society Staff -Reprint with Permission Only If you hang around our...
1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350 - Bob Tomlinson raced her and owned her from day one!A long way from 1970 - and still getting it done - big time! By Bob Tomlinson and Society Staff – reprint with permission only A Rapid Rallye 350 - But That's Not How It Started Out Bob Tomlinson's Rallye is a far cry...
1935 Dodge Coupe Hot Rod - The "Hanesville Hoodlum" that Spans Two Generations Beautiful and Nasty - nothing compares to a 60s street rod. By Society Staff – reprint with permission only Scot Hardman Remebers His Dad - through his kickin' 1935 Dodge Coupe The Haynesville Hoodlum, a 1935 Dodge...
Pontiac Intake Manifold Casting NumbersInformation about this item: In the history of the modern Pontiac V8, a multiple of intake manifolds were cast each year. As early as 1956, there were multiple carburetor intakes, with 1956 debuting a 2 4-barrel unit, and ending with a 3 2-barrel unit in...
1967 Pontiac GTO - Charles Broussard's blue beauty started out looking a bit different but the changes were worth itLate 80's Configuration. First son's Graduation photo.By Society Staff – reprint with permission only Sometimes we feature a car that's on its way to being done, because the trip is...
The 1970-1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass SX DescribedThis 1971 SX convertible is even more laid back.by Kurt Shubert, Olds Brand Manager We all know that 1970 was considered to be the pinnacle year for performance cars and Oldsmobile approached the model year with guns loaded. A little known Factory...
By Doug Kaufman and Russel Martin Reprint with permission only (For more information about the Buick Nailhead, visit www.nailheadbuick.com). Like the Small Block Chevy, the Rocket 88 Olds, the Ford Flathead and the Chrysler Hemi, the Buick Nailhead engine is one of those that has the immortal...
Introduction The biggest auto news of 1957 was the introduction of "Ramjet" fuel injection manufactured by GM's Rochester carburetor division and developed by John Dolza, E.A. Kehoe, Donald Stoltman and Corvette chief engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov. It was optional equipment on the 1957 Corvette...
