How Do You Hot Rod A Chevy Engine?
Chevrolet engines are quite possibly the most popular engines used in hot rods today. This is not surprising, considering the vast selection of aftermarket parts and the fact that Chevrolet engine components are almost always cheaper compared to other manufacturers. A hot rod’s performance primarily depends on two variables: power and weight. If the vehicle’s weight is constant but the power is increased, the vehicle will be faster. Similarly, if the engine’s power is unchanged but the vehicle’s weight is reduced, the vehicle will also be faster. A Chevy hot rod engine can be built to both increase the amount of power and reduce the vehicle’s weight. Upgrade the carburetor to an aftermarket four-barrel design. A carburetor’s purpose is to mix air and fuel together. The majority of stock Chevy engines used either a two- or four-barrel carburetor, both of which severely restricted the amount of air and fuel that could be delivered to the combustion chambers. Aftermarket four-barrel carbu
