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Features

Ronney Householder: The Man Who Took Chrysler Racing to The ...

Lee Ackerman

July 10, 2018

Back in the 1960’s Chrysler Corporation racecars dominated the racing scene. The Chrysler racing program would go on to unparalleled success with Chrysler-powered products winning national championships in five major stock car circuits and dominating ...

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News

Legendary Drag Racer Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen Passes Away at ...

Cody Krueger

June 12, 2018

It’s with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen, one of the most iconic figures in drag racing history. Tom sadly passed away on June 10th at ...

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Shop Tours

Honest Charley: Iconic Brand of the Automotive Aftermarket Lives On

Tommy Lee Byrd

July 27, 2017

If your history with the car hobby goes back into the ‘70s or earlier, then you likely recognize the name “Honest Charley”. And while many folks may not know the entire story behind the brand, ...

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News

“Big Daddy” Don Garlits Restores the Dragster That Nearly Killed ...

Kevin Shaw

August 23, 2016

Avid drag racers and enthusiasts alike are well aware of just exactly who Don “Big Daddy” Garlits is. For those of you who don’t, we’re more than happy to spill the beans on the man, ...

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Features

Videos: The Story of the Dodge Brothers

Cody Krueger

June 2, 2016

Recently, Dodge has released some very cool advertisement videos that feature the founders of Dodge; brothers John and Horace. The part of their story you may not know of though is a sad one. It’s ...

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News

Presidential Treatment, Ronald Reagan’s Jeep CJ-6 Memorialized

Kyle Cunliffe

April 25, 2016

Rarity, style, early or late production numbers, controversy, and a variety of other reasons can cause vehicles to become collectables. Dick Landy’s Hemi drag cars have earned their place in history for their performance and ...

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Editorials

Remembering the Legend: Frank Currie

Kyle Cunliffe

March 9, 2016

A passion for modifying, racing, and just enjoying automobiles is something that has captured the hearts of Americans over the years, including us here at Mopar Connection. Just as sports fans grow to recognize icons ...

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Drivetrain

Shift Heads: A Brief History of The A-833 New Process ...

Des Ryan

December 31, 2015

Good things always happened when Mopar went racing. Or should we say good things happened when Mopar went racing while staring down a deadline. The 426 Hemi, the Torqueflite and the New Process 4-speed were ...

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News

Video: Where Did “Plymouth” Get Its Name?

Kevin Shaw

November 16, 2015

When it comes to muscle cars on television, we’re a little leery – and for good reason. With the massive appeal of classic American iron, TV producers have scrambled to crank out show after show ...

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Car Features

Shaken, Not Stirred: Mopar’s Shaker Hood, From Then to Now

Bradley Iger

April 1, 2015

The internal combustion engine is, in essence, an air pump. It pulls air in, mixes it with fuel, hits it with a spark, and kaboom – we have motivation. Heat works against this process though, ...

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