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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Orion ZyGarian
the invention of overhead cams,
you lost me on that one chief
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Miles
you lost me on that one chief
Some people like pushrods more...not personally my thing (I'm a DOHC guy) but OHV engines are definetly lighter, which is a big reason the LSX is still OHV. IIRC, they shed every lb they could unless if it cost more than $10 or something for the C5 ZO6. Heard that somewhere a long time ago..
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 02:25 PM
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really. youre a dohc guy? got one on your huffy?

4g63 bad? ohc bad?

and since when is you 'getting somewhere in life' being a member of tamparacing? was that a big validation thing for you? back to non-automotive boards with you!
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 03:36 PM
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not sure if its already been posted, but....women, get off the road, and back in my kitchen!
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 03:39 PM
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Hybrid Cars, and that ungodly loud ricer sound
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 03:46 PM
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id say the way manufacturers disgrace their legendary name plates. Impala SS, Nova, Duster, Monte Carlo, "HEMI"
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Miles

so why in the fuck would you want to be driving around in a 1500 pound car made of plastic and paper thin aluminum?
Lol ok, why do people drive Ferrari's, Lambos, there are still some nice ass sports car riding around we cant just get all of them because the man doesnt care.
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by m0nk3y
really. youre a dohc guy? got one on your huffy?
No, its powered by your mom...see I can stoop to your ignorance!

Originally Posted by m0nk3y
4g63 bad? ohc bad?
4G63 is bad because its a small 4 cyl that makes power easily through forced induction...competition for bigger engines. I just explained why some people prefer pushrods, reading comprehension is teh pwn.

Originally Posted by m0nk3y
and since when is you 'getting somewhere in life' being a member of tamparacing? was that a big validation thing for you? back to non-automotive boards with you!
It doesnt necessarily mean anything...however, I already know what I want to do with my life and it definetly helps to know earlier than later...

However, I havent seen you post more than finding a reason to post negatively about me, so how are you any better? I know I dont have even 1/10th of the experience of 90% of those who browse GCC, but it does help to KNOW things...

Originally Posted by Duceanahalf
id say the way manufacturers disgrace their legendary name plates. Impala SS, Nova, Duster, Monte Carlo, "HEMI"
Good point! Dont forget the Charger.
How the hell did this become a thread against me? This is retarded...
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 93ex
this is what happens when I try to post before 1 o'clock
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 07:55 PM
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funny you mention emissions laws.

japan's emissions regulations are stricter than US Federal levels.
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