Dropping a big-block Chevy V8 into a late-model GM F-body (Camaro/Firebird) can be a rewarding but frustrating experience. There's no question that big-block power breathes new life into any swap ...

The front end has been treated to a fascia swap aping the design of the 1969 Camaro SS, complete with round headlights, a black grille, and a chrome bumper line.

Take his 2010 Chevy Camaro SS for example—it just cracked 1,000 horsepower at the tire. Nelson goes by Nivlac57 on YouTube where he documents the progress of all his builds.