What kind of car do you drive?

[Mudge]

A hemi is best blown, NA they were not that special.

 

[ALBOB]

I guess I need to get off my high horse a bit and explain. If you want an easily accomplished swap and inexpensive horsepower you just can't beat a Chevy 350, in ANYTHING. Now, as far as hemi's are concerned, I think the engine is too special to put in anything but a Chrysler, preferably a Charger or Challenger. The same goes for Pitboss' Ford, the car is too special to put anything but a monster Ford into. I wouldn't go with anything less than a built 351 but, like I said, to make it truely special you have to go with a 428 Cobra Jet. Yep, it costs more $$$ to make more power in a Ford but we're talking fantasy cars here, price should not be a consideration.

 

[kuso]

Originally posted by ALBOB
Now, as far as hemi's are concerned, I think the engine is too special to put in anything but a Chrysler, preferably a Charger or Challenger.

Now you are making sense

 

[ALBOB]

Originally posted by kuso Now you are making sense

Uh oh. Look out folks, I think Kuso and I just agreed on something.

 

[kuso]

My first ever car was a Charger ( though Australian version, very different from the US one ) !!!

 

[Mudge]

I used to dig those, but they are a bit heavy, and again the more expensive parts

My understanding is the hemispherical chambers hurt flame propogation in an all out NA car, I believe to help get around this the race Hemis have 2 plugs per cylinder.

Dream cars, hmm, too big a list! Not too much into historical vehicles because I'd want to thrash them to death, so I'll wait for that when I'm an old geezer.

If I had the dough for a replicar project, the GT-40 is the first car that comes to mind. If I did something more modern like a Diablo etc then I'd probably want a turbo or NA Jag V12, so that it at least sort of sounds like one

 

[ALBOB]

For off the shelf cars I agree with you, there's too many dream cars to list. For a custom I'm stuck on the '50 Merc. I know it's been done a thousand times in a thousand ways but I just can't get over that big ole' beast with the smooth lines. I did see one car recently that could change my mind, a '40 LeSale. Same fat fenders and smooth lines but a more distinctive front end. Either way I'd be in heaven.

 

[esmerelda]

I drive an Aussie Ford Falcon!!!!!!! Not what I wanted but what was useful with 3 kids!!!!! My car, when I have the cash and not the kids to worry about would be a Monaro Coupe....Aussie style!!!! Low to the ground.....all V8....all style!!!!! And if its anything like the old Monaro.....plenty of room in the back seat!!!!!

 

[Alex Oviedo]

Peugeot 206 2002 Aluminium grey.
Not quite the same as the rally version motorwise, but it still kicks ass as far as I'm concerned. hehehe

 

[Mudge]

Well Albob, your an older dude, for me other than an old 2 seater Ford, the only "hot rod" I'd want would be a 57 Chevy, still a bit big for my britches (I like smaller-lighter road race friendly cars). Hot rods are cool, but more of a muscle car guy here.

 

[rajasingam]

MINE IS NOT MUCH TO BRAG ABOUT CAUSE I DRIVE A GREEN METALIC SPIDER MODEL 2000. ITS A COMFORTABLE CAR BUT IT ONLY FEELS GOOD WHEN I DRIVE IT ALONE.

 

[sawheet]

Dark grey Durango

 

[Mudge]

Where I used to live the Durango across the street sounded a little mean, probably an aftermarket muffler (was louder than stock) but I swear the cam sounded lumpy.

 

[bigss75]

I have about ten grand for a car and I was thinking at looking at a muscle car is there any cars that would fit into thoughs catagories.

 

[ZECH]

2000 Ford F150 4 wheel drive, tow package, jet chip, K&N, 17" wheels, 6 disk cd changer-White

 

[naturaltan]

Originally posted by Pitboss
NT go with the 440. The 318 isn't going to make that much difference in gas mileage unless you go with a newer Magnum motor and nclude the fuel injection. Even then you are still talking about 15mpg at the most

Thanks PB ... we'll have to see what the wife has planned for trips, rings, houses ... all those other unnecessary things!

Originally posted by robbm
NT - really dig your street rod truck. You don't see many Fargos.

Yeah ... I've only seen a few Fargos roaming these parts ... and not many that have taken the time to redo them properly - can't wait to get mine to the way I want it.

 

[Mudge]

Originally posted by bigss75
I have about ten grand for a car and I was thinking at looking at a muscle car is there any cars that would fit into thoughs catagories.

If you mean 60s/70s pretty much anything you want that isn't restored or historical (matching numbers ultra rare yada yada). You could buy a project car for ~$1500+ if you wait and watch, thats my plan for a 68 Camaro. One not too beat up/rusted out, and modernize it brakes/front suspension/engine/trans/wheels-tires etc

 

[bigss75]

How much would a hemi engine cost?

Do u guys think I could get a GTO or SS chevelle that is descent and could get me for point A to point B and also if I wanted to drag race people on the strip for cash?

 

[Mudge]

Mopar costs more in general, a Hemi though? Thats probably like trying to locate a ZL1 engine, a bit easier but damn, f' that cost I say.

I'm a budget HP kind of person, no 10k engines for me, Hemi is more name than anything else in my book. If you wanted to make serious power there are cheaper routes.

 

[bigss75]

I know that you are on a another forum about cars can you tell my in this thread or pm. Also is there any books about this subject that i should read.

 

[bigss75]

I have always wanted a muscle car and I have read alot of street rod but I want to be more car knowledgeable

 

[bigss75]

Mudge are you there?

 

[Mudge]

www.camaroz28.com covers first through 4th gen cars, the lounge would be good to find other forums with, or just search on your prefered car type then put in board or bulletin board or something, thats how I found Fiero etc boards.

 

[bigss75]

That place looks cool I gonna sign up.

 

[kuso]

SHIT for 9k I woulda bought it !!!

 

[Mudge]

www.traderonline.com

 

[CRASHMAN]

the sadan

 

[Mudge]

Ahh, the Caddy tanks, you can still build them

 

[Lightman009]

99 Honda Accord EX v6 W/Leather interior, fully loaded with a pretty decent system.

 

[cornfed]

'00 ext Z con oversized MTRs y 800W

Peace