When doing some Tremec TKO conversions in older muscle cars and hot rods where the original or an aluminum bellhousing is being used there may be a need for some additional room to clear the taller height of an after market Tilton hydraulic release bearing. To solve this issue Tilton has designed a replacement bearing…
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1964-72 GM A-Body Hydraulic Clutch conversion
The GM A-Body platform is one of the most widely used designs to ever come out of Detroit. Used across Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile there were so many built in so many different variations that the availability of parts makes them a very popular choice for a custom build. With various trim levels and…
Automatic transmission cooler line manifold for the 6L80E & 6R80 6-speeds
It’s been 10 years now since GM and Ford released their 6 speed automatic transmissions and they are gaining more and more popularity for use in custom applications. The engines and transmission combinations are easily found in most salvage yards and online to make going that route relatively simple and affordable. Although these 6 speed…
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Alex
Photography by Robert McGaffin SPECS Builder: Roadster Shop Transmission: Bowler – Tremec T-56 6-Speed Clutch: Centerforce Engine: 427 LS3 Horsepower: 635 hp Torque: 580 lb-ft Radiator: Ron Davis Exhaust: Borla Chassis: Roadster Shop Suspension: Hyperco Coils, Penske Shocks Brakes: Willwood Wheels: Forgeline Interior: Paul Atkins Seats: Recaro Sound System: Alpine & Kicker Alex Figge is…
1973 Chevrolet Camaro Jim Stehlin
Photography by McGaffin Photography SPECS Builder: Jim Stehlin Transmission: Bowler Stage II Tremec T-56 Magnum Clutch: Centerforce Rear End: 9-Inch Fluids: Royal Purple Engine: Wegner LS3 Horsepower: 465 hp Torque: 435 lb-ft Ignition: Phantom Touch-N-Go Suspension: DSE Wheels: Forgeline Tires: BFG G-Force Rival Bodywork : Jim Stehlin Paint: Sherwin-Williams Bowler Performance Transmissions Products Featured On This…
1969 Chevrolet Camaro ‘TUX’ by Detroit Speed
SPECS Builder: Detroit Speed Transmission: Tremec T-56 Six-Speed Engine: Kurt Urban LS2 Chassis: Detroit Speed Suspension: Detroit Speed Brakes: Baer Wheels: Forgeline DSE 19×10/20×12 Tires: 275/35ZR19 & 335/30ZR20 Michelin Pilot Super Sport Interior: M&M Customs The 1969 Chevrolet Camaro named “TUX” was built by Detroit Speed for Stuart Adams. This beautiful model recently won the…
Bowler Performance’s GM F-Body Master Cylinder Kit: Precise and Reliable
The Chevrolet Camaro, and sister car, Pontiac Firebird are some of the most widely recognized body styles in the world. The Pro-Touring world pretty much revolves around the first generation Camaro with the second generation coming in right at its heels. When Bowler Performance first embarked on our journey into the Tremec 5 & 6…
Throttle Valve Cable System For GM 700-R4 & 200-4R Transmissions
If you’ve ever researched the right transmission for your hot rod or custom transplant, you’ve probably heard of the GM 700-R4 and 200-4R transmissions. The GM 700-R4 and 200-4R transmissions are widely used for custom builds. They’re also some of the most misunderstood transmissions of their time, and have some notorious throttle valve cable hurdles….