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Here at CPP we get a lot of good questions from customers who are installing our parts. Since we are known for our brakes, a lot of those questions have to do with the braking systems on classic cars and trucks. A common question, and the one we are discussing today, is "does gravity bleeding work?"
Gravity bleeding is a term that gets tosse...
As seen in the March 2021 Issue of All Chevy Performance magazine!
Text and Photos by Chuck Vranas
Regardless what model of Chevrolet performance vehicle you drive, the main link to transferring its power resides in the back half of your ride. Once the goods move through your driveshaft, it’s all up to the rearend, suspension, and brakes to make the magic happen. The last thing you n...
Our friends over at Lateral-G just completed a ground-up build of their Restomod Tri-Five Chassis using all CPP parts!
Related Story: Best Bang-For-Your-Buck Nova Rear Suspension Setup
They took a 1955 Chevy frame from bare to completely built in a recent tech article. The goal was to put together a chassis that could hold its own in the twisties while also providing a comfortable, m...
As seen in the February 2021 Issue of All Chevy Performance magazine!
TEXT & PHOTOS BY CHUCK VRANAS
When laying out the plans for a fresh build or updating your present ride, it’s always a good idea to try and establish performance goals before getting started. It’s nailing down a budget to work within to be able to score the best technology available. It’s also important to make...
Installing a layer of insulation is one more step to add when building your classic car or truck, but is it worth it? We're saying yes. In this video, Jason Scudellari walks you through the benefits of adding a sound deadening insulation like HushMat to your hot rod build.
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If you're in the market for sound deadening for your next project, ch...
As seen in the January 2021 Issue of Classic Truck Performance magazine!
Text by Ryan Manson, Photos by Rob Fortier
It’s hard to argue the visual benefits gained by lowering a classic truck. Getting that vintage hauler sitting right is one of the most important aspects of any build and can make or break the way the truck looks. But achieving that killer stance isn’t as simple as cutt...
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We know we aren’t breaking new ground by saying this, but boy these LS engines are good. Pushing well beyond our expectations, the 95% stock LS3 under the hood of our 1967 Nova put down 460 horsepower to the rear tires at FiTech in Riverside, California.
How? Watch the video to find out!
What are We Calling a Mostly S...
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There are a lot of antisway bars out on the market these days. With competition hot, CPP recently upped the ante with a new line of racey-looking rear sway bar.
Related Story: Put The Power Down With CPP Traction Bars For Nova and Camaro
Made to clear even the largest of aftermarket rearend housings like the Currie Fab...
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So you’re running leaf springs on your Nova or Camaro, what happens if you really want to get the power down? You’ll probably want some sort of traction system like, say, CPP Traction Bars.
If you’re sending a lot of power through a set of leaf springs and grippy rear tires, odds are you might end up with an issue. That i...
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With CPP Narrow Leaf Springs (PN: 6267NRLK-D), you get to kill two birds with one stone. As its name implies, the leaf springs are narrower than stock. The offset bushings that come with the kit move the spring inboard meaning you can fit a half-inch wider tire under your 1962 to 1967 Nova.
Related Story: Building A Pro T...
Dan, that was something Vintage Air mentioned in the training... they used to be a few months behind after covid and supply chain issues but now their lead times are just a few weeks!
Last year, I wanted to buy a Vintage Air heating/cooling system for my 1953 Chevy 3100 pickup. There was a four month waiting period, but I had to pay the total price up front. I'm not going to...
It is great to see the final product of Aaron's project. I have talked with him about it over the years and encouraged him in completing it. I think that the parts for the car are an excellent...
