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Darchangel posted:...really? Because that was the worst SBC. I agree, but I stumble upon their ramblings on random forums when I'm looking for 383 discussions and whatever. They're not common, but they're out there.
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Actually, it wasn't. The Chevy 307 (a different motor than the Olds 307) was worse than the 305. The Chevy 302 was brought up earlier, which was a 327 with a 283 crank. The 307 was the opposite side of that coin, a 283 with a 327 crank.
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Q_res posted:Actually, it wasn't. The Chevy 307 (a different motor than the Olds 307) was worse than the 305. The Chevy 302 was brought up earlier, which was a 327 with a 283 crank. The 307 was the opposite side of that coin, a 283 with a 327 crank. You can absolutely make power with a 307 or 305, but the question is why? You are essentially forced to use small-bore-specific aftermarket cylinder heads, since GM never made a decent head for the small-bore engines. And if you’re buying brand new heads, why not junk the short block and start with a 4in bore that will support “normal” performance heads, and make a ton more power for the same or less money. Really cheap 350 cores are finally starting to dry up now, (replaced with gen3/4/5 cores) but even into the early aughts they were dirt cheap and loving EVERYWHERE. It just never made sense to waste your time with the small-bore SBCs unless you had no other option. Now that gen3/4/5 engines are cheap and plentiful, there is even less reason to mess with the budget gen1 smallblocks. A $300 truck 4.8 from the junkyard with literally no changes makes more power than just about any gen1 ever built save the really special ones. (Z/28 302, some of the 60’s hi-po 327s, 70/71 LT1, maybe the 90s TBI 350s.) It’s the same reason the Gen2 small blocks disappeared. They were fine at the time; Some were even exciting, but there is more power to be had, and it’s better, more reliable, and cheaper.
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Darchangel posted:gently caress no. LS that bitch and grow a mullet. I had a ‘92 teal RS, but it had an auto. Can confirm the above.
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So what if instead of selling cars, you got the money to cash in on the pandemic price spike by getting millions from investors to sell used cars? And what if you used to be a car rental dude at Petersen International Airport in Toronto? And what if you just vanished with all that speculator money? https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/businessman-accused-ponzi-scheme-1.6306466 quote:Mark E. Cohen, who previously worked in the rental car industry at Toronto's Pearson International Airport, hasn't been seen at his North York home since August, according to documents filed with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The documents also say that he hasn't been in contact with investors for months. There are also two other businessmen who are being sued as part of this, but it's completely unclear if one or both of them are bistanders in this. quote:Cohen and others began contacting investors to pitch what they said would be a lucrative business venture in the fall of 2020, according to a statement of claim filed last month.
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Nebakenezzer posted:So what if instead of selling cars, you got the money to cash in on the pandemic price spike by getting millions from investors to sell used cars? And what if you used to be a car rental dude at Petersen International Airport in Toronto? And what if you just vanished with all that speculator money? So a bunch of scalpers wanted to drive up the price of used cars even higher, so a guy took all their money? We must find this man, so I can buy him a beer
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I liked the bit about “individuals from Woodbridge with ties to illegal gambling”. Woodbridge is a very Italian suburb north of Toronto
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MrYenko posted:You can absolutely make power with a 307 or 305, but the question is why? You are essentially forced to use small-bore-specific aftermarket cylinder heads, since GM never made a decent head for the small-bore engines. And if you’re buying brand new heads, why not junk the short block and start with a 4in bore that will support “normal” performance heads, and make a ton more power for the same or less money. Really cheap 350 cores are finally starting to dry up now, (replaced with gen3/4/5 cores) but even into the early aughts they were dirt cheap and loving EVERYWHERE. It just never made sense to waste your time with the small-bore SBCs unless you had no other option. I kept the original 307 in my Chevelle when I rebuilt it. I still need to dyno it, it's been in storage for years. We overbuilt it, and had the heads completely reworked. It certainly was a interesting project but not something that makes any sense to do now, 20 years later.
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Mr. Apollo posted:I liked the bit about “individuals from Woodbridge with ties to illegal gambling”. Woodbridge is a very Italian suburb north of Toronto Listen, it's as close as it gets to saying "Italian Mafia" in tyool 20022
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Erulisse posted:Listen, it's as close as it gets to saying "Italian Mafia" in tyool 20022 How hosed are we 18000 years in the future?
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But in retrospect, every Italian I've ever met, thinks they are somehow connected to the mafia.
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Nitrox posted:But in retrospect, every Italian I've ever met, thinks they are somehow connected to the mafia. A long time ago I had this super Italian guy who never dropped the mob-ish act as a manager. He used to pay me to bring him lunch paper bags with random junk (like useless stuff) in it while he was out at restaurants with friends. Legit walk in, hand it to him, and walk out. poo poo was weird
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speaking of engine swaps https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/portland-1976-triumph-spitfire-small/7431285899.html   
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KillHour posted:How hosed are we 18000 years in the future? Same poo poo actually. After the nuclear wars of 2053 it took humanity 17960 years to come around to almost dying again from corporate nuclear wars. Oval earthers are conjoining CORVID-20k deniers at protests. Ah, no moon station yet if you were wondering. At least the hazmats are cheap, so that's something I guess.
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Erulisse posted:Same poo poo actually. After the nuclear wars of 2053 it took humanity 17960 years to come around to almost dying again from corporate nuclear wars. Oval earthers are conjoining CORVID-20k deniers at protests. Where does the Fino-Korean Hyperwar fit into this?
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super nailgun posted:speaking of engine swaps I'm trying to add up some parts to see if there is $2,000 worth, and still don't see it. The car itself is swiss cheese of rust and tape. Not eligible for demolition derby entry unless you spend another thousand for basic safety. The engine and transmission are plentiful and useless, thus ultimately worthless. Love it!
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Erulisse posted:Getting a car you like on the road is imo way more important than any dumb purity. Unless it's an easier way, or an unique trim etc. Been a while since I've looked this car up... http://www.v8porsche.com/
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KOTEX GOD OF BLOOD posted:Low miles Audi
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lordofthefishes posted:Been a while since I've looked this car up... 
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PBCrunch posted:The best thing about that car is the $50 Fuzion tires connecting 8.2L of fury to the ground. There aren't a ton of options that work on 15x7/8 Fuchs. Those are actually reasonably decent. I've run several sets of them. E: He's also probably roasting rear pairs on the reg. Motronic fucked around with this message at 22:11 on Jan 12, 2022 |
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PBCrunch posted:The miles are low because it has been sitting in a garage, broken and waiting for its owner to scrounge together parts money.
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Motronic posted:There aren't a ton of options that work on 15x7/8 Fuchs. Those are actually reasonably decent. I've run several sets of them. Why? Is it the sidewall height? 245/40/15 has gotten a few decent options in the last year.
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BlackMK4 posted:Why? Is it the sidewall height? 245/40/15 has gotten a few decent options in the last year. I haven't been shopping for that size for a while, so maybe it's better now. But 5-7 years ago you had those and a bunch of really bad all season choices. They were basically the only thing Tirerack had/would recommend. With a gigantic warning that they are the wrong speed rating. Plenty of track tires were available, but most of them weren't DOT and you wouldn't want to be driving them on the road anyway.
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Motronic posted:I haven't been shopping for that size for a while, so maybe it's better now. But 5-7 years ago you had those and a bunch of really bad all season choices. They were basically the only thing Tirerack had/would recommend. With a gigantic warning that they are the wrong speed rating. Ah, yeah, I hear you there, for sure choice sucked even two years ago.
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Motronic posted:There aren't a ton of options that work on 15x7/8 Fuchs. Those are actually reasonably decent. I've run several sets of them. With the V8, probably going to just be roasting them non-stop no matter what tire is on there. Might as well use cheap ones.
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Erulisse posted:Same poo poo actually. After the nuclear wars of 2053 it took humanity 17960 years to come around to almost dying again from corporate nuclear wars. Oval earthers are conjoining CORVID-20k deniers at protests. Lame I was promised super mutants.
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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/449826129891786/ I know exactly why I have this boner e: lol
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take a scantool with you. give that 'ol scrolling finger a workout
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KOTEX GOD OF BLOOD posted:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/449826129891786/ Anybody want to give me $10k?
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KOTEX GOD OF BLOOD posted:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/449826129891786/ There's a custom Metropolitan going through Barrett Jackson this month grafted onto an RX7 Chassis.  https://barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1954-NASH-METROPOLITAN-CUSTOM-ROADSTER-RX-NASH-252147  
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Kilonum posted:Anybody want to give me $10k? hit up Dunkin Donuts?
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also quite curious regarding how the steering geometry works on cars like this. are the wheels simply set further inside the body than the pictures show?
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Powershift posted:There's a custom Metropolitan going through Barrett Jackson this month grafted onto an RX7 Chassis. How high was the guy who thought this up
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Nobody knows for sure due to the drugs involved.
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Powershift posted:There's a custom Metropolitan going through Barrett Jackson this month grafted onto an RX7 Chassis. "late model" RX-7 chassis? That's a first-gen. 1984 at the newest. Not terrible, though. edit: Kilonum posted:Nobody knows for sure due to the drugs involved. But yeah, that.
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Darchangel posted:"late model" RX-7 chassis? That's a first-gen. 1984 at the newest. People in the circles that are working a Nash consider anything built after 1972 to be a “late model.” Don’t think to hard about the fact that a 1984 RX7 is older now than a 1973 Nova was when that distinction started being drawn. 
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 https://www.facebook.com/marketplac...90-7bef775d2e95 edit: only saving grace is that with the cams removed, it might have saved the bores from water intrusion. Maybe. Darchangel fucked around with this message at 22:26 on Jan 21, 2022 |
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https://www.manheimedmonton.com/automotive-recreational-sales/details/cars/2022-01-29/2007-bmw-3-series-139186/ the basketiest of basket cases but AWD Manual wagon and it should go for like $1000. Super suspicious of the mileage though with vehicle history in Ontario and BC with no mileage reporting coming until being registered in NWT, and a super worn out engine start button. There's also a BRZ with hail damage and an engine knock at the same auction that could go cheap, but not like, powershift cheap. https://www.manheimedmonton.com/automotive-recreational-sales/details/cars/2022-01-29/2013-scion-fr-s-139135/
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 Yeaaaaaaaah, sure. Full price. Totally legit. In this current market. edit: and the listing disappeared before I could grab the URL (trimmed it to shorten and it no longer worked, and couldn't go back.) But I found it listed in Dallas instead of Plano, now: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/636495514465960 edit 2: I missed the most important part of this troll: 
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