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Contents: Hemi! (Magnante gets to do the story he was born for all about the culture and history of the Chrysler Hemi. Even if you’re not a rabid fan like him, you’ll want to read the neato stories from the main men behind the Hemi back in the day.), Vintage Funny Reborn (Joe Jacono wasn’t expected to make out of the wild ’70s in one piece, but he did, and he’s as much as a character as ever. Now he returns to go fast in his original ‘Cuda Funny Car. Check out the story behind the man and the machine.), 5.7L Crate Hemi Test (Hot Rod gets the first Crate Hemi from Mopar Performance and chucks it on the dyno. With no major parts swapping or tinkering, we almost hit 400 hp. There is much more to come in a few months, including a swap into a Duster.) Hot Rod Garage – Go Fast On Pump Gas (You’ve seen guys run 8’s at the Pump Gas Drags and not doubt wondered how they could thrive with 13.0:1 compression on 93-octane fuel. Marian goes deep with the experts to find out how they do it, and how you can too.), Return of Rhoads (Remember the Rhoads lifters from way back in the ’80s? They’re back! And this time they’re available in hydraulic roller style for new engines. Marlan goes up North to find out is they still work.) Feature Stories – Dukes Fly Again (The Dukes of Hazzard and the General Lee are coming to a big screen near you. We went behind the sceen to see how they destroyed yet another batch of ’69 Chargers.), Never-Never Wing Cars (What would have happened if NASCAR hadn’t outlawed the Hemi SuperBird and Daytona after the 1970 season? Look here and you’ll find out.), Los Gringos Rapidos (In the early ’50s, the best racers in the world and a couple of hot rodders went down to Mexico to compete in La Carrera Panamericana. It was sweet.) Departments – Starting Line (Drag Week. It’s not just for race cars. Bench Racing (Industry heavyweights weigh in.), Where It All Began (More vintage Funny Cars, but this time from the ’80s.), Roddin’ at Random (News from around the world of going fast and looking good.), Test and Tune (Three pages of hot new parts and a test of Flowmaster’s ’05 Mustang mufflers.), Pit Stop (All about pistons, and other stuff.), Finish Line (7.37 at 194 mph on real 10.50s.)
Issue: August 2005
Condition: Very Good