V8 Archie Dyno Vid (Page 18/45)
MstangsBware JUN 11, 10:00 AM

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Originally posted by xsrage:

people seem to forget that the small block v8 and the 3800 are 2valve per cylinder cast iron engines. There is no substitute for cubic inches. If the same things are done to each of the engines correctly the v8 will make more power. There is no way to argue this point without showing ignorance.



Once again it is not all about the HP, its about being able to get the HP to the ground. That means having a trans that can hold up to both the HP/Torque. What use is 503 HP going thru a 5 speed Fiero transmission that is stock except for the clutch?
ambfiero JUN 11, 10:43 AM
Since this thread has been alowed to go on and on, has nothing to really offer, and is pointless..... I have a set of 98 & up headlights and turnsignals for a chevy s10 on ebay. They are $25 if anyone is interested.

Oh I cut my grass this weekend and replaced some boards on my deck.

(yeah I know this worthless information, just like this thread)

Hey Archie, did you cut your grass or watch TV this weekend. I was on PFF a little this weekend, its kind of sas the quality of people that have really taken over the forum. It use to be a really cool place to hang out, now its like american IDOL but with a BUNCH of Simon Cowell's as judges. I guess you and I will get "voted off as we are not cool or popular".

My washer has been acting funny. I think I am going to have to replace it. Its a front loader and shakes really bad, anyone have a front load washer and have isssues with?
Oreif JUN 11, 10:46 AM

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Originally posted by SOULCRUSHER:

That being said, when my brother and I race, and set an ET in the 11-12 second range or beat a V8 powered car, people will come over and look for a V8 in the engine compartment. When they see a 6, they are absolutely floored. The problems lies in the fact that the motors came out of grocery getters, basically. I find that if you tell people that its a Grand National motor they are more impressed. What I am trying to say is that a fast V6 gets more respect then a fast V8 at the TRACK.




Actually it has nothing to really do with engine size. People are just as impressed regardless if it's a 4-cyl, 6-cyl, or 8-cyl. Some of it has to do with the size and power the engine puts out but it has more to do with which car won.
If a built Ecotec in a Cobolt runs up against a Mustang and wins, People at the track are impressed by the little 4-cyl. But if the Cobolt loses even by a small margin, It is pushed off as "it's only a 4-cyl". Although the Cobolt may have huge horsepower (and thus impressive) from a power point of view, The mind-set is the same, The winner of the race gets the glory.
ambfiero JUN 11, 11:19 AM
I seen a cobolt today on the freeway, those are nice cars. Nicer than the older cavaliers.

Whos going to the Fieros at Auburn show? http://www.auburnproduction...te/fieroshow2007.php

I wonder how many pages this thread will go. My bet is on like.... 8 pages. I am going to shoot for 8 by filling it with more useless information. I will proably get a bunch of negs, not sure why though. I mean this crap goes on all the time and nothing happens so I am going to give it my best shot to get it to 8 pages of more worthless information.
ambfiero JUN 11, 11:24 AM
I bought a bonsi plant a few weeks ago. Those are neat little plants, they dont grow as fast a 3800sc or a V8 so there is no need to argue or ask for a video of this plant.

You can read up on them at ..... http://www.bonsaisite.com/

Have a great day!
ambfiero JUN 11, 11:26 AM
This is a serious question.... How many posts does it take to get to the next page?
Coinage JUN 11, 11:30 AM

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Originally posted by California Kid:

...and knowing how to drive the car correctly.




LOL, this coming from the person who totally blew it at the 20th show...
ambfiero JUN 11, 11:37 AM
I took drivers ED. in 93.


My car (now sold) took best of show for 84's and lowest milage (15miles) at the 20th. Didnt someone blow a 3800sc motor at that track as well? I think they got the hard luck award, that would suck. Man the 20th was a great time. I hope the 25th is just as much fun.

Who is going to the 25th? http://www.michiganfieroclu...how/25thannounce.pdf

LOL..... I was just thinking about this. Turbos blow, V8' (na) suck, and NOS sprays. This thread is so cool !!!!

[This message has been edited by ambfiero (edited 06-11-2007).]

Alex4mula JUN 11, 11:40 AM
Wow! What a turn this thread took from how crappy Archie V8s are to SC3800 are faster and better. I still have never seen a stock 300HP 3800SC but there are several 300+ stock V8s you can swap in so don't know what's the issue there comparing apples to apples. But independent of engine at same HP/TQ level the auto trany is king at 1/4 mile and we know who those are.
ambfiero JUN 11, 11:42 AM
I hope this post makes page 6 then I only got two more pages to go.

PAGE 6?????