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Archie
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MAR 15, 05:44 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by FieroJimmy:
EDIT to add a link to info about the Washington issue
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The problem is that you're missing something Jimmy.
The part you're missing or didn't bother to read is that the Dyno event was hired to be a private event.
| quote | Originally posted by Dragon:
Actually, the deal on the dyno with the owner/operator was that Shaun would not be allowed on the premises. The dyno day was just for fun, and it was supposed to be only Fieros. But the owner/operator turned around and scheduled two groups, and he did allow his buddy Shaun to come in and film the proceedings – against objections. Nice guy!
It is sad that a fun event can be blown totally out of proportion, and utilized in such a manner. It seems that some people lack the ability to enjoy life and the companionship of friends.
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Leafy
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MAR 15, 05:59 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Archie:
Yeah that's right, sure.....
Ask typoon, he's already removed the slip he posted on page 1 to stop the hate mail.
Archie
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I don't agree with the hate mail and I Definately havent sent any, but I also don't think making outrageous claims about how much Horsepower your SBC is making is right either. Maybe if the outrageous claims would stop, the hate mail would too.
Wouldn't you agree?
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pokeyfiero
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MAR 15, 06:03 PM
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buddycraigg
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MAR 15, 06:10 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Archie:
There are at least 20 popular members on this Forum, both customers & non customers of mine, who have received hateful, cussing sometimes even racist emails from this punk. |
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well i haven't gotten one.
i must not be popular enough
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DrCPU
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MAR 15, 06:14 PM
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My first time slip and my dyno (from Daytona) are in my build thread - no amount of cajolling, hate mail or anything else would ever get me to pull it down. It is what it is; and funny enough - most guys who have asked my time and speed say it's pretty good and are very surprised when I tell it it was my first time on a drag strip.
I did three runs - first one blew a shift - second one was 13.4 or something close - and last rund was 12.8 (don't quote me on the exact numbers). The last run was good execpt for me shifting each gear after I hit red line (top end). I imagine if I shifted sooner - the numbers would have been better - much better. As it was I just wnet into fourth about 100' from the 1/4 mile. With a six speed that's bad shifting - real baaaaad shifting. The last run was agianst PBJ in his 3800. He pulled a 12.4 or so. His lovely wide ran after he did and pulled a 12.2! That's in an automatic (i think).
I would have run more times, but the inspector said if I went under 13 I'd need a proper Snell95 helmet. I didn't have one and he gave me cut throat sign once I pulled in the last run under 13. I only had a 3/4 DOT helmet. Oh well - next time![This message has been edited by DrCPU (edited 03-15-2008).]
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mcaanda
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MAR 15, 06:15 PM
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Hands down, best post of the year thus far. Classic Troy - totally had me a pretty damn good laugh.
--Allen ------------------
And it begins again...
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MstangsBware
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MAR 15, 06:23 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Archie:
You know, this is getting to be old.
It's time you guys get real & tell the truth.
Crush bent exhaust has the ripples on the insides of the radii. I've never had an pipe bending machine that did that type of bend.
The exhaust systems that I've sold are totally optional. Most of my customers buy my Economy kit. That kit doesn't include the exhaust system.
Once I ship a kit, I have no control over how it's assembled or what parts a customer chooses to use.
Did you ever once consider that the exhaust systems you've seen were supplied by the customer?
It seems like the only people who complain about my kits or the cars I've built or the parts I supply are people that don't even have one.
I'm pretty well fed up with these freekin experts that have no 1st hand knowledge of my kits, my customers or what we do.
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I can say that I looked at Fierotaz Choptop car when it was at a local show a few months back. Me and a few others noticed that the exhuast looked to be crushed pipe or maybe even partial stock Fiero exhuast. I was kinda of stocked to see that small/resctictive type of exhaust of a car that had that much work done to it. But then again the car also had the air filter right off the TB allowing it to suck in all the hot air of the engine bay. Other than that I have to give Archie props on the car being I loved all the bosy MODs/work done to the car.
On the whole dyno issue--I dyno my car once a it only put down 267 RWH according to the dyno. I ran the car with a group of SHO guys from a club and they all put down numbers that where lower from there last dyno. There are to many things that can be done or not done with the dyno that can skew the numbers and throw them off. Like others have said, the dyno is a tuning tool that gives you a baseline to start with. I havent been back to the dyno to get any other numbers cause I am happy at what level my car is at.
There are alot of big HP numbers being thrown around and as much as I hate to say, most are from SBC owners. I mean when you throw out a number over 300 HP, then you need to have something to back it up. When you throw out a timeslip showing a 11.4 with a 1.5 60' running a SBC on a 5 speed Getrag, then you better be ready to have video proof. This is just mu opinion.[This message has been edited by MstangsBware (edited 03-15-2008).]
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DrCPU
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MAR 15, 06:23 PM
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That hamster is pretty high revin' must have a rice engine!
Aw come-ooooon that's funny!
Here's a link to my "hamster race"... Sorry PBJ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FGXlfXHiq4[This message has been edited by DrCPU (edited 03-15-2008).]
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Archie
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MAR 15, 06:28 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Leafy:
I don't agree with the hate mail and I Definately havent sent any, but I also don't think making outrageous claims about how much Horsepower your SBC is making is right either. Maybe if the outrageous claims would stop, the hate mail would too.
Wouldn't you agree?
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Well sure that sounds great. Since Shaunbag can't control his emotions, his mouth or his actions, & because you speculate that Shaunbags problems will somehow come under control. Then you & I should work together to police the entire internet so that no one makes another outrageous claim for the power output of any vehicle on the entire internet. After all, if it's "outrageous claims" that's at the root of his problems, then "outrageous claims" by the 6 banger guys & everyone else should also be getting his hateful EMails.
BUT GUESS WHAT, The only ones getting the hate are the SBC guys!!!
Kinda blows your freekin theory that it's caused by the "outrageous claims" Don't it?
Better yet, Why don't you guys treat others' the way you'd like to be treated & expect to be treated the same way you treat others?
Archie
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Archie
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MAR 15, 06:40 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by MstangsBware:
I can say that I looked at Fierotaz Choptop car when it was at a local show a few months back. Me and a few others noticed that the exhuast looked to be crushed pipe or maybe even partial stock Fiero exhuast. I was kinda of stocked to see that small/resctictive type of exhaust of a car that had that much work done to it. But then again the car also had the air filter right off the TB allowing it to suck in all the hot air of the engine bay. Other than that I have to give Archie props on the car being I loved all the bosy MODs/work done to the car.
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We didn't do the original engine swap on that car. When we did the original Chop top on the car, it was a 6 banger. The owner later bought a V-8 kit & swapped it himself. When we did the transmission swap, the exhaust, while not exactly like we'd have done it, it was entirely functional. So was left mostly intact as I recall.
Archie
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