Half the crowd cheers, half winces — and both sides have a point.

For our current Duralast Week to Wicked, presented by CPP, project we wanted to build a nice, affordable cruiser out of a 1967 Chevy Nova SS that had been languishing in storage. We didn't need 600 hp ...

Introduced in 1961, the Chevrolet Nova didn't develop into a full-fledged muscle car until 1968. That's when Chevy began offering the big-block 396-cubic-inch (6.5-liter) V8 with up to 375 horsepower.

Engine swaps open up a lot of possibilities for project car builders. One of the most common engine swaps to see is the LS swap, with everyone from drift car builders to drag racers opting to use GM's ...