If some dude was like "Hey I have a hot rod, come check it out" I would not be expecting this. And if I worked the gate at some event that specified "Hot Rods only", then no you're not coming in.

It's a Miata with a big ass engine. Fast, fun, cooler than the other Miatas. But then again, is a CRX with an Acura motor a Hot Rod? I know you guys are gonna say yes so I'll stop the argument now. You guys win.

And in my defense I really am considering stuffing an LS2 into a Saturn Sky for my wife. But "hot rod" never crossed my mind with that...more like "crazy ass Saturn"..