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20 Years Ago

October 2001: 140 pages, $4.99

ompelling cover art drives newsstand sales. That’s an obvious fact, but a subtle concept that can be difficult to pull off. However, it’s nearly impossible to mess up a picture of a supercharged big-block, making it the no-brainer choice for this issue. David Freiburger’s excellent article on effective power improvements to a junkyard-sourced 454 Chevy stands the

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