The Official Hot Rod Thread - Part 2: No Replacement For Displacement

[ChristianPatriot]

And here we are going backwards. You’re building a carbed NA car, I’m building a nostalgia gasser...

We’re old souls. The new stuff is mind blowing from a technological standpoint, but it’ll never be old school cool. We know who gets more looks

 

[thunderchicken]

I’m only slightly older than you, but I remember when 13’s was like the benchmark on quarter mile times, anything slower than that wasn’t worth talking about. Now that number is like low 12’s high 11’s. Bone stock base model Mustang GT’s with traction will do 11’s nowadays. Crazy world we live in.

Good point. It's amazing how fast technology changes things and how those changes effect the sport. I remember when we first started building the Tbird back in 2002, how popular Outlaw 10.5(w) was and it was growing. Since then that class has pretty much died. Back then a 10.5w was considered to be an equalizer because of the tires relatively small size. Now guys are running super fast on tiny tires while making incredible amounts of HP and Torque.

 

[churchmouse]

You’ll be there. GM’s zz383 is rated at 425, it’s just standard parts nothing special. Vortec heads, mild cam. Single plane intake.

If we did not already have a good manifold (Wiend Stealth) I could get a set of vortecs and port match them. They are great street heads. Cant do the 1-6 rockers but they do work.
If his budget lets us get a set of heads (I love the cast World pieces) 425 is a breeze. With the 3.90 and a 2000 stall that car will make anyone smile.

 

[RustyHornet]

We’re old souls. The new stuff is mind blowing from a technological standpoint, but it’ll never be old school cool. We know who gets more looks

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[ChristianPatriot]

I’m so far behind the 8 ball. Tons of normal stuff that I need and don’t have. Timing light. Vacuum gauge. Engine stand. Engine hoist. Stuff I should have already for a guy my age.

 

[churchmouse]

I’m so far behind the 8 ball. Tons of normal stuff that I need and don’t have. Timing light. Vacuum gauge. Engine stand. Engine hoist. Stuff I should have already for a guy my age.

I got you on the initial but after that.....

 

[churchmouse]

So I just got a knock on the door. Christmas for the Mouse.....

But not at all pleased how this showed up. The shipping box is un-damaged so it was put in the box like this at Jegs. I have sent this nd a few other pics with a not so Holiday happy e-mail. Nothing is harmed but damn it man.....

This is getting close.
Well, Closer.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Think they’ll do anything?

 

[churchmouse]

Think they’ll do anything?

Not sure but on inspection everything looks to be OK.
I mostly want to let them know this is going on. That was a $1300 order. That aint chump change to me.

 

[thunderchicken]

So I just got a knock on the door. Christmas for the Mouse.....

But not at all pleased how this showed up. The shipping box is un-damaged so it was put in the box like this at Jegs. I have sent this nd a few other pics with a not so Holiday happy e-mail. Nothing is harmed but damn it man.....

This is getting close.
Well, Closer.

I have gotten countless items from Jegs with beat up packaging like that. But luckily nothing has ever been damaged inside

 

[thunderchicken]

Saw on Dragzine today, Discovery has confirmed Street Outlaws Memphis will premier January 15.
I like SO's but not sure I will be able to handle that much JJ. But I will watch it in part because I have some buddies that will be on the show. Maybe I need to give some more thought to the no prep scene

 

[churchmouse]

I have gotten countless items from Jegs with beat up packaging like that. But luckily nothing has ever been damaged inside

As much as we have ordered from them this is the worst.
I am sure it is full swing Christmas out the door over there.

 

[thunderchicken]

I'm sure it is but it does suck getting something that looks like it was ran over by a fork truck

 

[churchmouse]

I'm sure it is but it does suck getting something that looks like it was ran over by a fork truck

Especially a $650 box.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Gonna have to make some tough decisions soon. How far down the rabbit hole do I want to go.

 

[thunderchicken]

Gonna have to make some tough decisions soon. How far down the rabbit hole do I want to go.

Oh come on man. You should know by now it will snowball and you will get in deeper than you ever intended

 

[churchmouse]

Oh come on man. You should know by now it will snowball and you will get in deeper than you ever intended

Yeah our boy is excited....

It is so easy in this instant gratification age to get out the credit card and go bonkers.

 

[ghitch75]

Ditto what Rusty said, 400hp is nothing nowadays. With the advancement of cam technology they're doing a pretty good job of moving that fuel and air. Throw in modern lubricants etc and a mild 400 motor is fairly common.

my Dmax work van is makin' 400hp +.........

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Yeah our boy is excited....

It is so easy in this instant gratification age to get out the credit card and go bonkers.

Luckily, we don’t have any credit cards. So I get to feel the sting with every swipe.

 

[churchmouse]

Luckily, we don’t have any credit cards. So I get to feel the sting with every swipe.

I will only ask we review any performance purchases so it fits that package we are putting together. I know exactly what you will have and it is a sweet deal.