THIS MONTH’S COVER: It’s all about basic tech this month. Sometimes in search of the latest trick hot rod part, we forget about the basics. Ignition timing, setting idle mixture, and intake manifold swapping are all important tasks that any good hot rodder should be able to perform. We’d like to acknowledge our pal Jim Peterson’s hand on the cover, and the Agent 87 engine from his son Patrick’s ’65 El Camino. Jeff Smith shot the photo.  View Related Article