Cascade Crew

83Z28BlackBetty

someone should get this and then take me for a ride

http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/156621952.html

Twilightoptics · Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 12:34 pm Post subject:

"It has the largest cam shaft possible for this engine before moving up to roller rocker"

WTF?

"It has an edelbrock intake on it that comes with an edelbrock carb, but I have a 350 Throttle body on right now to fit my car"

Huh?

"The engine was dynoed by the guy i bought this from in a C-10, and was said to have 450hp to the wheels."

BS!

aaron_sK · Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 12:40 pm Post subject:

What the hell? So if a cam swap on a 350 with a truck TBI makes 450rwhp (500ish crank) then a cam swap in my L98 should push out well over 500 to the wheels.

Rock on!

QwkTrip · Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 2:51 pm Post subject:

Sounds so convincing coming from someone who is obviously so clueless. It's certain he was scammed. We'll see if he has the talent to scam someone else. Rolling Eyes

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 3:56 pm Post subject:

That's like the people who think putting an intake and exhaust on there import makes them gain 35whp.

Thumbs down

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Xophertony · Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 8:56 am Post subject:

i added a tourque converter lockup switch yesterday... gained 35 RWHP, plus my 5% multiplier from having a personalized plate makes it a grand total gain of 36.75 RWHP. Laughing

i must be pushing 360HP by now.

paul has tint, thats why he bent his axle... tint gives you 50HP per window. Very Happy

i gotta get tint.

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 6:07 pm Post subject:

According to the police red paint is worth at least 10 more hp and 5 ft/lbs of torque

Blue paint is only worth a ticket.

(its ok.. so is racing in a super rich 85 Z/28)

aaron_sK · Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 9:30 pm Post subject:

I think I got a rarer find, how about this '82 IROC:

http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/157712486.html

Rolling Eyes

Xophertony · Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 10:23 pm Post subject:

well an 82 iroc i such awsome shape is a rare find

"needs tuneup and brakes.... ...one fender is red" Rolling Eyes

rare indeed

iansane · Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 10:42 pm Post subject:

Lot of that could be chocked up to just ignorance and the previous owner spewing psycho-babble crap trying to convince the guy to buy.

I tell you it all originates from the dealers and they're idiotic salesmen. I'm not talking about all, but 90% don't know a caliper from an intake manifold.

I stoped by a saturn stealership and was asking about the solstice (possible bird replacement?) and the upcoming redline package. I asked if it was just an engine package or brakes/suspension/wheels as well and the guy just looks at me blankly, "Dude, these brakes are good enough to stop you from over a hundred. I've done it a couple times." Oooookay buddy. I'll definately be buying a car from you.

Incidentally I didn't realize the rear rotors on those things are tiny and solid, not vented. Anyone heard anything as far as how well they track?

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Xophertony · Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 10:59 pm Post subject:

Zing!

Xophertony · Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 11:04 pm Post subject:

iansane · Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 11:16 pm Post subject:

New license plate frame.

"I can go slower, faster."

Vaneat-91RS · Posted: Sat May 06, 2006 9:58 am Post subject:

aaron_sK · Posted: Sat May 06, 2006 12:52 pm Post subject:

Vaneat-91RS · Posted: Sat May 06, 2006 5:01 pm Post subject:

[quote="Asdfga3 Still, the question I would be asking is: do you really want to drive a car that was built to compete with the Mazda Miata?[/quote]

Wait for the GXP version (or Redline Sky). It will have a turbocharged motor. Coming this fall.

aaron_sK · Posted: Sat May 06, 2006 5:28 pm Post subject:

Interesting. 260hp in that little car should be cool.