The mid-80s Monte Carlo SS, especially in black, had a "macho" look to it. Not in the same league of performance as a GNX but far, far more common.
Five Most Macho Cars?
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Originally Posted By: JHZR2
Wonder how many of those cars would get whipped by a Japanese V6 midsize these days...
That's OK most of them are worth half of a Honda dealership for a reason.
I love the 365 Ferrari, that motor on its cams is WOW, can't be described.
A Ferrari 250GTO is worth several large Honda dealers...What did the last example go for somewhere near $40,000,000ish?
Wonder how many of those cars would get whipped by a Japanese V6 midsize these days...
That's OK most of them are worth half of a Honda dealership for a reason.
I love the 365 Ferrari, that motor on its cams is WOW, can't be described.
A Ferrari 250GTO is worth several large Honda dealers...What did the last example go for somewhere near $40,000,000ish?
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Originally Posted By: TechnoLoGs
Now, speaking of.. 1986 Grand National.
DID they have "Factory nitrous?" Rumors, some swear by it, and is probably why these cars can cost as much as new cars.....
No vehicle sold by any of the major mfgrs had nitrous, period... I doubt any of the specialty builders did either as it illegal to use on the street in many states...
I'm pretty sure ford built a focus that was nitrous ready,and carried no warranty. Iirc all you hooked up was the bottle.
Originally Posted By: TechnoLoGs
Now, speaking of.. 1986 Grand National.
No vehicle sold by any of the major mfgrs had nitrous, period... I doubt any of the specialty builders did either as it illegal to use on the street in many states...
I'm pretty sure ford built a focus that was nitrous ready,and carried no warranty. Iirc all you hooked up was the bottle.
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Originally Posted By: TFB1
Originally Posted By: TechnoLoGs
Now, speaking of.. 1986 Grand National.
DID they have "Factory nitrous?" Rumors, some swear by it, and is probably why these cars can cost as much as new cars.....
No vehicle sold by any of the major mfgrs had nitrous, period... I doubt any of the specialty builders did either as it illegal to use on the street in many states...
I'm pretty sure ford built a focus that was nitrous ready,and carried no warranty. Iirc all you hooked up was the bottle.
Pretty sure ain't gonna cut it, lets see some proof...
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Originally Posted By: TechnoLoGs
Now, speaking of.. 1986 Grand National.
No vehicle sold by any of the major mfgrs had nitrous, period... I doubt any of the specialty builders did either as it illegal to use on the street in many states...
I'm pretty sure ford built a focus that was nitrous ready,and carried no warranty. Iirc all you hooked up was the bottle.
Pretty sure ain't gonna cut it, lets see some proof...
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I despise the word "macho."
Originally Posted By: Spazdog
SteveSRT8 said:Spazdog, at 100 mph the SD455 would give that kawaski (the Polish motorcycle company) a run!
Maybe.... Mad Max used a supercharged Australian 351 Cleveland to run down ToeCutter's gang on KZ1000s
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^^^The one with the 'clutched' blower/crank pullies?!?!
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Originally Posted By: Trav
Originally Posted By: dparm
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
Wonder how many of those cars would get whipped by a Japanese V6 midsize these days...
Probably most of them, especially in the handling segment. But that's not why you buy them.
I remember that show well. The BOSS 429, which many didn't think would win, cleaned house.
One of my favourite cars of all time.
Originally Posted By: dparm
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
Wonder how many of those cars would get whipped by a Japanese V6 midsize these days...
Probably most of them, especially in the handling segment. But that's not why you buy them.
I remember that show well. The BOSS 429, which many didn't think would win, cleaned house.
One of my favourite cars of all time.
A beast of an engine together with the SOHC 427.
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Originally Posted By: Trav
A beast of an engine together with the SOHC 427.
Yup, you may recall me mentioning that my family had a 427 SOHC "Cammer" in a Thunderbird "back in the day". That's a car I wish my grandfather had held onto.
A beast of an engine together with the SOHC 427.
Yup, you may recall me mentioning that my family had a 427 SOHC "Cammer" in a Thunderbird "back in the day". That's a car I wish my grandfather had held onto.
Were any of the big block "Cammers' ever installed by Shelby at the factory in the ACs (or was that powerplant out only LONG after he stopped production of big block Cobra ACs)?
(Would they even fit in that engine bay, with their BIG heads, is probably a better question.
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(Would they even fit in that engine bay, with their BIG heads, is probably a better question.
No macho car short list could be complete without the GTHO Phase 3 Falcon..(or the still borne Phase 4)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_XY_Falcon_GT
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_XY_Falcon_GT
I guess a 250cc shifter cart would have to be among the most brutal 4 wheel vehicles to drive. Not much suspension and breaking ribs from cornering?
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Originally Posted By: dailydriver
Were any of the big block "Cammers' ever installed by Shelby at the factory in the ACs (or was that powerplant out only LONG after he stopped production of big block Cobra ACs)?
(Would they even fit in that engine bay, with their BIG heads, is probably a better question.
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Not that I know of. I think you are right and that fitment might have been an issue.
Were any of the big block "Cammers' ever installed by Shelby at the factory in the ACs (or was that powerplant out only LONG after he stopped production of big block Cobra ACs)?
(Would they even fit in that engine bay, with their BIG heads, is probably a better question.
Not that I know of. I think you are right and that fitment might have been an issue.
Originally Posted By: IndyIan
I guess a 250cc shifter cart would have to be among the most brutal 4 wheel vehicles to drive. Not much suspension and breaking ribs from cornering?
Absolutely! Outrageous that I used to drive these 160 mph with nothing but a helmet!
I should say a prayer or something...
I guess a 250cc shifter cart would have to be among the most brutal 4 wheel vehicles to drive. Not much suspension and breaking ribs from cornering?
Absolutely! Outrageous that I used to drive these 160 mph with nothing but a helmet!
I should say a prayer or something...
Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8
Originally Posted By: IndyIan
I guess a 250cc shifter cart would have to be among the most brutal 4 wheel vehicles to drive. Not much suspension and breaking ribs from cornering?
Absolutely! Outrageous that I used to drive these 160 mph with nothing but a helmet!
I should say a prayer or something...
Or go play the Power Ball lottery.
Originally Posted By: IndyIan
I guess a 250cc shifter cart would have to be among the most brutal 4 wheel vehicles to drive. Not much suspension and breaking ribs from cornering?
Absolutely! Outrageous that I used to drive these 160 mph with nothing but a helmet!
I should say a prayer or something...
Or go play the Power Ball lottery.
Originally Posted By: hr1940
I have removed some of the post due to the fact they contained unacceptable comments. Please remember the web site you are on and the board rules.
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I have removed some of the post due to the fact they contained unacceptable comments. Please remember the web site you are on and the board rules.
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Originally Posted By: morris
" Japanese V6 midsize " my bet is THE HEMI CUDA will rip up, the ricer. can the ricer do 8.70 the 1/4? i bet NOT.
Stock to stock? I love Hemi Cudas but there's no stock example running times like that. Modified to modified there are Toyota Supras out there which would spank 8.70. But would I consider said Toyota macho? No, not really.
" Japanese V6 midsize " my bet is THE HEMI CUDA will rip up, the ricer. can the ricer do 8.70 the 1/4? i bet NOT.
Stock to stock? I love Hemi Cudas but there's no stock example running times like that. Modified to modified there are Toyota Supras out there which would spank 8.70. But would I consider said Toyota macho? No, not really.
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Originally Posted By: morris
" Japanese V6 midsize " my bet is THE HEMI CUDA will rip up, the ricer. can the ricer do 8.70 the 1/4? i bet NOT.
Stock to stock? I love Hemi Cudas but there's no stock example running times like that. Modified to modified there are Toyota Supras out there which would spank 8.70. But would I consider said Toyota macho? No, not really.
It's very hard to outrun a memory...
Originally Posted By: morris
" Japanese V6 midsize " my bet is THE HEMI CUDA will rip up, the ricer. can the ricer do 8.70 the 1/4? i bet NOT.
Stock to stock? I love Hemi Cudas but there's no stock example running times like that. Modified to modified there are Toyota Supras out there which would spank 8.70. But would I consider said Toyota macho? No, not really.
It's very hard to outrun a memory...
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