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Dare To Be Different

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The Hot Rod Archives

Before The Term Ever Existed, Jim Wangers Was The Ultimate GTO Influencer.

The Thin Line • Love, hate, confusion, disgust—this very different hot rod gets every reaction.

Who Cares? • Enough people did. Now, Plymouth’s most ordinary A-Body makes the A-list.

The Chicken Coupe • With an LS swap, coilovers, and a six speed, Matt Graves built a one-of-a-kind Cadillac.

We Dared • “Dare To Be Different” is a long-running cover theme.

Drag Racing Survivor • This beautifully preserved Anglia gasser has legitimate drag racing history from the 1960s.

Light Weight for Less Dough • This budget aluminum 5.3-liter Vortec makes 491 hp and 445 lb-ft on the dyno.

Game Changer • EngineQuest’s new CH364X LS head is going to change the game for the budget-minded builder. Here’s what you need to know!

High Frequency • Understanding the differences between transformer and inverter power delivery in MIG welders

Old Dog New Tricks • 1963 Ford Y-Block Makes Over 600 HP

It's Not That Easy • We show you how the pros make custom exhaust tips

With a Little Help From My Friends