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1978 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Bay View

The A-body’s enormous engine compartment sure dwarfs the GM Performance Parts Fast Burn 385 small-block. The crate motor has been warmed over with a GM H.O.T. cam and roller rockers, yielding an honest 430 hp. A Griffin aluminum radiator keeps the temps under control, but there’s almost enough empty space in that engine compartment to air-cool that motor. Dean yanked the stock A/C “suitcase,” smoothed the firewall, and shot the engine bay body color. There’s enough room underhood to make changing plugs a breeze.