On the Cover: Ken Maisano’s ’70 Boss Mustang and the new ’12 Boss.
Up Front
Bench Build
You never know who you will meet at a car show.
Hands On
Horsepower!
Yikes! This 928hp LSX is going into a convertible? You’re gonna need to box that frame.
Speed Parts
How about a little Ford-authorized, light reading to complement our piece on the legendary Boss 302?
DIS for SBCs
No, we’re not in the business of inventing acronyms—we are in the business of reporting how you go about converting your first-gen Chevy to LS-style, coil-on-plug ignition.
Ford Racing Performance Parts' Boss 351 Engine Block
In what might be the understatement of the month, FRPP calls this engine "the foundation for 9.5-inch deck projects." Considering you can build this thing out to 460 ci, we'd say that's a valid statement.
Bump Shifters For Your Automatic Transmission
The paddle shifter is going to change the muscle car for the better.
Ask Anything
Worried about new oil and your flat-tappet engine? Tech Editor Smith unearths an additive that will put your fears to rest.
Project Garage
This Guy's Garage
We visit the Don Garlits garage. It's also a museum, so you can see it for yourself.
The CC/Demon
The Speed Demon is sitting on all four tires. Editor Glad walks you through the installation of a coilover front suspension.
Features
Krass & Bernie
Low buck? How about a no-buck build.
American Muscle, The Mustang Edition
We drove a '12 Boss 302, and it created this monster.
Cruisin' USA
Check out the sights from Escondido, California, where you are still allowed to cruise the streets.
Rick Lewis' '64 Dodge 330
A 12.5:1-compression Max Wedge engine makes this one ground-shaking machine.
Back of Book
Junkyard Builder
Who'd have thought some of the best OE electric fans were on a Lincoln?
Where's The Fun?
We dug through the mailbag this month. Everything you see was written (or typed) by hand, folded into an envelope, and dropped in a mailbox. Who does that stuff anymore?
On The Rack
Turn to page 92 for attractive girls in ripped clothing.
Rear View
Our archives rock. We've got pictures of the real Little Old Lady from Pasadena.