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In this issue

Where It All Began
Remembering HOT ROD Editor Jim McFarland.

A Radical Shift
This 1975 Camaro Has Seen Countless Changes.

The Tribute for the Win
“The Snake” Tribute Funny Car Wins NHRA U.S. Nationals..

Making Connections

Project T-top Coupe: We install a Terminator X Max for big power.

Making Connections

7 mins

LET IT BREATHE!

Project X’s new ZZ632 big-block needed to breathe, and this do-ityourself stainless exhaust kit was just the ticket to make it happen.

LET IT BREATHE!

2 mins

TUNING OPTIMIZED

VARIABLES WITHIN FUEL-INJECTOR CONSTRUCTION CAN LEAD TO POOR ENGINE OPERATION. HERE'S HOW TO TUNE YOUR FUEL INJECTORS.

TUNING OPTIMIZED

7 mins

Re-Flange It!

We check out the fab skills needed to run a flat hood on a 1970 Mustang with a very unique and too-tall engine.

Re-Flange It!

5 mins

THE TRIBUTE FOR THE WIN

Ron Capps wins the NHRA U.S. Nationals driving a Don Prudhomme-Hot Wheels tribute Funny Car.

THE TRIBUTE FOR THE WIN

3 mins

So Close

Following a nearly flawless performance, a pít lane penalty kept the C8.R off the top of the podium in the IMSA Sportscar Weekend.

So Close

3 mins

A RADICAL SHIFT

When you're a teenager and the police know you by name, it's not usually because of your volunteer work or class-topping GPA. Not at all. That was especially true for Jeff Kainz when he was behind the wheel of his 1975 Camaro. In the '80s, while cruising his hometown in North Dakota, his buddies with police scanners often heard the police tell one another: \"Kainz is out on Main Street.\"

A RADICAL SHIFT

5 mins

WILD MASH-UP

Built to long-haul the 2023 HOT ROD Power Tour, this 1984 Monte Carlo’s facade hides a performance secret!

WILD MASH-UP

5 mins

6 TIMER!

Tom Bailey captures his 6th HOT ROD Drag Week Unlimited/Overall title with his Sick Seconds 1.0 Camaro.

6 TIMER!

10+ mins

JIM MCFARLAND'S INFLUENCE WENT WAY BEYOND HOT ROD MAGAZINE.

Jim McFarland, the multitalented, multifaceted Texan who enjoyed several careers in the automotive performance industry, passed away in October 2023 at the age of 88.

JIM MCFARLAND'S INFLUENCE WENT WAY BEYOND HOT ROD MAGAZINE.

3 mins

MAIL-ORDER MAKEOVER

We pair up with Amazon to completely rebuild a '65 Dodge Coronet to debut at Roadkill Nights in Detroit

MAIL-ORDER MAKEOVER

1 min

DITCH THE DOD?

WHEN INSTALLING A PERFORMANCE CAM, MANY OWNERS LOSE THE ENGINE'S CYLINDER DEACTIVATION FEATURE. HERE'S WHY YOU MAY WANT TO KEEP IT ACTIVE.

DITCH THE DOD?

7 mins

DASH PIZZAZZ

WE SHOW YOU HOW TO ADD AN ENGINE-TURNED DASH PANEL TO PERSONALIZE YOUR HOT ROD

DASH PIZZAZZ

1 min

RUST BUSTED

Project T-top Coupe: We decided to inspect the engine, and it's a good thing we did.

RUST BUSTED

2 mins

TRUCKS ON TRACK!

Dozens of Chevys, a few GMCs, and two lonely Fords battle it out at the 6th annual Pro Touring Truck Shootout!

TRUCKS ON TRACK!

1 min

IS YOUR HOT ROD TRADITIONAL SAYS WHO?

Hot rods, street rods, traditional rods, and other definitions we'll never agree on.

IS YOUR HOT ROD TRADITIONAL SAYS WHO?

3 mins

ELEGANT PERFORMANCE

Sean Smith Designs and Driven Speed Shop create an award-winning 1969 Camaro SS.

ELEGANT PERFORMANCE

6 mins

ENDURING

Bonneville Speed Week 2023 Perseverance Amid Nature's Setbacks

ENDURING

5 mins

Big Cubes Big Power

Valley Performance builds a 540 cubic-inch Hemi that makes 914 horsepower.

Big Cubes Big Power

4 mins

MOVIE CAR MASTER

Dennis McCarthy's personal passion for cool rides led him to create Vehicle Effects and build the cars from the films you know and love.

MOVIE CAR MASTER

7 mins

CHIPPING AWAY

The Corvette C8.R fought a fierce battle at IMSA's Northeast Grand Prix.

CHIPPING AWAY

4 mins

REMEMBERING GASSER LEGEND "OHIO GEORGE" MONTGOMERY

George Montgomery, the legendary drag racer who passed away in late August at the age of 90, was one of many successful gasser racers to come out of Ohio.

REMEMBERING GASSER LEGEND "OHIO GEORGE" MONTGOMERY

3 mins

RATIO REFRESH

How to install a quick-ratio steering box on a GM B-body.

RATIO REFRESH

4 mins

COMPLETE DESTRUCTION!

We put our 350 small-block and LS1 on the dyno to see which made more power.

COMPLETE DESTRUCTION!

4 mins

On the Podium

Corvette Racing began its West Coast tour with a second-place finish at the Grand Prix of Long Beach.

On the Podium

2 mins

AMCrazy!

Rare AMC barn find collection, including Spirit AMX and GT models.

AMCrazy!

4 mins

ROAD TRIP REDUX

Two former staffers take a HOT ROD project car on its second cross-country adventure.

ROAD TRIP REDUX

10+ mins

CHERISHED HEIRLOOM

LOGAN AND TANNER KUCHAREK'S '32 FORD IS A TRADITIONAL VISION WITH FAMILY ROOTS

CHERISHED HEIRLOOM

6 mins

DIAMOND JUBILEE

The McGee-Scritchfield Roadster: A Legend 75 Years in the Making

DIAMOND JUBILEE

9 mins

OLD DOG NEW TRICKS

1963 Ford Y-Block Makes Over 600 HP

OLD DOG NEW TRICKS

3 mins

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Hot Rod Magazine Description:

PublisherMotor Trend Group, LLC

CategoryAutomotive

LanguageEnglish

FrequencyMonthly

Hot Rod Magazine is a monthly American car magazine devoted to hot rodding, drag racing, and muscle cars—modifying automobiles for performance and appearance. It was first published in January 1948 and is one of the oldest magazines devoted to hot rodding.

Hot Rod Magazine is aimed at enthusiasts of all ages who are interested in hot rodding. It is a popular resource for both beginners and experienced hot rodders alike.

Here are some of the things you can expect to find in Hot Rod Magazine:

* In-depth coverage of hot rod car builds and projects, from start to finish
* Technical information on hot rod engines, chassis, and suspensions, written by experts in the field
* Performance testing and reviews of hot rod cars and parts, so you can make informed decisions about what to buy for your own car
* Coverage of hot rod racing events, including drag races, land speed racing, and more
* Interviews with hot rodders, builders, and manufacturers, so you can get the inside scoop on the latest trends and developments in the hot rod world
* Hot rod history and culture, so you can learn about the roots of hot rodding and the people who have made it what it is today

Hot Rod Magazine is the perfect resource for anyone who loves hot rods. Subscribe today and start living your best hot rod life!

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