How to be 11sec fast?

gp001 · 02-21-2001, 03:58 PM

At the risk of getting attacked, here my $.02 (maybe $.03)
Smokedawg - The original question was "How much would it cost" but I believe it was asked more for a "regular guy/gal", not someone with contacts. Your original post basically says "Look at my sig for mods and I paid $3k". You never mentioned how much you did yourself, that you had [free] access to a machine shop, and had access to free knowledge (ie your father). Imagine if someone with less knowledge than the people on this thread read this and took it at face value. They would think they could duplicate your setup for $3k. It was only after someone (Skyler I believe) questioned your claim, that these things came to light, then you attacked him. While this is great for you, it does not represent the norm. Given that you have this "extra" machine shop knowledge, why didn't you use it to let people know the maching costs and procedures that they could expect? Instead, you attacked the people who questioned your cost figure, but they had a valid argument until you clarified. You also fail to realize that your car is not real practical as a driver (iron heads, high compression) I know the original question didn't include this, but he was comparing to an LS1 (Anyone can beat one with a "race car") In reference to HP numbers, I would agree with Sky - Don't say it until you can back it up with dyno results, you may be surprised. As far as Cobra vs A9L, injector intakes, etc... I have no clue, my 347 is in a "pre-space age" vehicle. However, aside from the block machine work, and install of the crank, rods, & pistons I did everthing else all by my wittle self

In the words of Rodney King: "Can't we all just get along"

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347, 279/284 .493/.510, TFS TW, Stealth, 750, Flowtech hdrs, Dr. Gas X, 2 Chmbr Flowmaster, MSD 6AL-Dist.& SS coil, Art Carr C-4, Currie 9" w/3.55, alum Drv Shft, susp mods, 4 wheel power disc
In a 66 coupe

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02-21-2001, 03:58 PM	#11
gp001 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 244	At the risk of getting attacked, here my $.02 (maybe $.03) Smokedawg - The original question was "How much would it cost" but I believe it was asked more for a "regular guy/gal", not someone with contacts. Your original post basically says "Look at my sig for mods and I paid $3k". You never mentioned how much you did yourself, that you had [free] access to a machine shop, and had access to free knowledge (ie your father). Imagine if someone with less knowledge than the people on this thread read this and took it at face value. They would think they could duplicate your setup for $3k. It was only after someone (Skyler I believe) questioned your claim, that these things came to light, then you attacked him. While this is great for you, it does not represent the norm. Given that you have this "extra" machine shop knowledge, why didn't you use it to let people know the maching costs and procedures that they could expect? Instead, you attacked the people who questioned your cost figure, but they had a valid argument until you clarified. You also fail to realize that your car is not real practical as a driver (iron heads, high compression) I know the original question didn't include this, but he was comparing to an LS1 (Anyone can beat one with a "race car") In reference to HP numbers, I would agree with Sky - Don't say it until you can back it up with dyno results, you may be surprised. As far as Cobra vs A9L, injector intakes, etc... I have no clue, my 347 is in a "pre-space age" vehicle. However, aside from the block machine work, and install of the crank, rods, & pistons I did everthing else all by my wittle self In the words of Rodney King: "Can't we all just get along" ------------------ 347, 279/284 .493/.510, TFS TW, Stealth, 750, Flowtech hdrs, Dr. Gas X, 2 Chmbr Flowmaster, MSD 6AL-Dist.& SS coil, Art Carr C-4, Currie 9" w/3.55, alum Drv Shft, susp mods, 4 wheel power disc In a 66 coupe