Falling For V8 Power

Old Aug 1, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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I'm going to have to agree with Cheeks.
 
Old Aug 1, 2011 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Cheeks
I have to disagree with you about parts being cheaper for lt cars. You can very cheaply add a decent set of heads and cam for less than it would cost for you to send heads out to lloyd elliot etc
Looks like I haven't done my research lol
 
Old Aug 2, 2011 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Chaotic94
I don't have a rich daddy to pay me allowance. I work minimum wage and I go to college full time. LT1 takes the cake. I don't care about opti issues because the entire engine is being rebuilt before I even drive it. Every nut and bolt will be removed. I'll replace anything that is a potential threat. Of course this will be a gradual build. I'll use my 3.4 as a daily driver until it's complete. $100 here and there will go a long way over a year's time.
Just make sure to buy a good opti like gmpp or msd. Ive heard bad things about the cheaper ones. The only problem about the opti to me really is how big of a PITA it is to get to while the motor is in the car. Youh have to get the waterpump and some other goodies out of the way. No fun. Ls1 = coil packs to me thats a +1 because they are easily accessable. As far as headers, plugs, and etc., Im sure it is almost equal as far as being a PITA to work on. But once you know what to do with it it probably isnt bad on either of them.
 
Old Aug 2, 2011 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Chaotic94
I don't have a rich daddy to pay me allowance. I work minimum wage and I go to college full time. LT1 takes the cake. I don't care about opti issues because the entire engine is being rebuilt before I even drive it. Every nut and bolt will be removed. I'll replace anything that is a potential threat. Of course this will be a gradual build. I'll use my 3.4 as a daily driver until it's complete. $100 here and there will go a long way over a year's time.
I so hope this isn't directed at me
 
Old Aug 2, 2011 | 12:34 PM
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I still cannot believe that Chaotic has turned over to what he symbolized as the 'Dark side' for so long.... Im glad that you have finally seen the light my friend.
 
Old Aug 2, 2011 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Cheeks
I so hope this isn't directed at me
Nope. Just a generalization. I know that I won't be able to afford a LS1. So I've chosen the next best thing. The all mighty LT1. I'll be plenty happy with any v8 f-body I can get my hands on lol.
 
Old Aug 2, 2011 | 02:39 PM
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going to have to change your sig now
 
Old Aug 2, 2011 | 02:48 PM
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Aw, I like his sig. It gives me a quite a chuckle every time I see it.
 
Old Aug 2, 2011 | 05:24 PM
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Yeah I'll change the sig when I actually buy a v8. Until then, it stays!
 
Old Aug 3, 2011 | 12:19 AM
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Yeah, once you get behind the wheel of a V8, you start to realize what you've been missing out on.

Plus, the roar of those eight cylinders cannot be beat. It's the universal language of "You're gonna lose."
 

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