Topic: FAO: Walter regarding obsolete pushrod engines.
Meta !PARAdoxiHw started this discussion 13 years ago #27,357
How does it feel to know that failed, bankrupt Chrysler and GM are the last major automakers using this obsolete, 1940s era technology?
Upgrade to OHC thanks, thankx. Thanks.
Upgrade to OHC thanks, thankx. Thanks.
Meta !PARAdoxiHw (OP) double-posted this 13 years ago, 1 minute later[^] [v] #409,517
Also Ford>all others (foreign and domestic) thanks. The new Focus pwns the Golf/Jetta/A3.
HaikerensGuide !0VegJ9Jl.Q joined in and replied with this 13 years ago, 2 hours later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #409,549
You can't act superior when the Ford Mustang STILL uses leaf springs and live rear axles.
Nexus !jNexusRe/. joined in and replied with this 13 years ago, 7 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #409,551
HaikerensGuide !0VegJ9Jl.Q replied with this 13 years ago, 13 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #409,552
Nexus !jNexusRe/. replied with this 13 years ago, 11 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #409,553
Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx joined in and replied with this 13 years ago, 14 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #409,557
What he really needs is something that will get him across anything.
Meta !PARAdoxiHw (OP) replied with this 13 years ago, 4 hours later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #409,584
@409,549 (HaikerensGuide !0VegJ9Jl.Q)
The Corvette is made of fiberglass, uses a pushrod engine and leaf springs just like in 1953. Thanks.
The Corvette is made of fiberglass, uses a pushrod engine and leaf springs just like in 1953. Thanks.
HaikerensGuide !0VegJ9Jl.Q replied with this 13 years ago, 13 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #409,585
@409,553 (Nexus !jNexusRe/.)
It is about time they did it.
@409,557 (Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx)
An LS-swapped Volvo will do just that.
It is about time they did it.
@409,557 (Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx)
An LS-swapped Volvo will do just that.
Nexus !jNexusRe/. replied with this 13 years ago, 19 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #409,587
@409,584 (Meta !PARAdoxiHw)
There is a very good reason the corvette still uses leaf springs, they aren't the kind of leaf springs that were being used on the old cars from the 50's or so. Here is a nice article on why leafs are still being used.
There is a very good reason the corvette still uses leaf springs, they aren't the kind of leaf springs that were being used on the old cars from the 50's or so. Here is a nice article on why leafs are still being used.
Nexus !jNexusRe/. double-posted this 13 years ago, 59 seconds later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #409,588
@409,585 (HaikerensGuide !0VegJ9Jl.Q)
> An LS-swapped Volvo will do just that.
That sort of defeats the purpose of a volvo.
> An LS-swapped Volvo will do just that.
That sort of defeats the purpose of a volvo.
HaikerensGuide !0VegJ9Jl.Q replied with this 13 years ago, 27 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #409,589
@previous (Nexus !jNexusRe/.)
Not really. The LS engine is bulletproof and will get you far without really changing the fuel economy if you get the right engine.
Not really. The LS engine is bulletproof and will get you far without really changing the fuel economy if you get the right engine.
Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx replied with this 13 years ago, 10 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #409,590
Nexus !jNexusRe/. replied with this 13 years ago, 55 minutes later, 9 hours after the original post[^] [v] #409,591
Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx replied with this 13 years ago, 2 hours later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #409,642
Nexus !jNexusRe/. replied with this 13 years ago, 1 hour later, 13 hours after the original post[^] [v] #409,653
@previous (Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx)
I figured as much from the "Killer" part of "Killer Lettuce".
I figured as much from the "Killer" part of "Killer Lettuce".
HaikerensGuide !0VegJ9Jl.Q replied with this 13 years ago, 3 hours later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #409,727
@409,590 (Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx)
Actually, since I have to go West Virginia to visit family members...
Actually, since I have to go West Virginia to visit family members...
HaikerensGuide !0VegJ9Jl.Q double-posted this 13 years ago, 54 minutes later, 18 hours after the original post[^] [v] #409,748
I may go with either a 2013 Ford Mustang V6 engine or a 2013 BMW N55 engine. The Mustang engine is cheaper to maintain, easier to get and cheaper to buy but is less efficient, while the N55 engine is cheaper to run but costs more and is harder to buy and is more expensive to maintain.
Rogi !tiQBrOS.jo joined in and replied with this 13 years ago, 22 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #410,106
This thread really grinds my jimmies to a boil.
Meta !PARAdoxiHw (OP) replied with this 13 years ago, 6 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #410,188
Rogi !tiQBrOS.jo replied with this 13 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #410,190
@previous (Meta !PARAdoxiHw)
Tech school for diesel, working lotsa sidejobs, ect. How have you been?
Tech school for diesel, working lotsa sidejobs, ect. How have you been?
Meta !PARAdoxiHw (OP) replied with this 13 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #410,192
@previous (Rogi !tiQBrOS.jo)
Did you go to Wyotech? I have two jobs myself now and I had a very bad 2012 but hopefully 2013 will be better.
Did you go to Wyotech? I have two jobs myself now and I had a very bad 2012 but hopefully 2013 will be better.
Rogi !tiQBrOS.jo replied with this 13 years ago, 18 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #410,202
@previous (Meta !PARAdoxiHw)
Going to sleep here soon, Skype? User name: h_______ (19 underscores, since the board is going to compress them)
Going to sleep here soon, Skype? User name: h
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