e_racer1999

i think my fave is the BRE with brake ducts... at least that's more than likely what i'm gonna get. but i will take those specs pennyman

again, what i'm saying gets twisted. i'm not comparing the L-series to a V8, i'm comparing a like for like on a pushrod motor for a OHC motor. comparing an SBC to a stock L-series is kinda nuts; what i'm referring to would be an OHC (or DOHC) V8 to a pushrod V8 (as per one of my earlier posts) the reason that i am making these comments is in reference to the efficient was the heads can be set-up, i.e. multiple valves per cylindr, i.e. better breathing. if i was going to compare the l-series to an sbc i would definitely go a different way in taking that argument, and it would more than likely have nothing to do with power.

nice..... i'll have to take pics of mine when i'm done...

you need a little turbulence in the intake. i don't know why, i'll ask my dad...

more efficiency per cc and weight? what i meant was: it's not a better designed motor. the only reason that it's cheaper is because it's easier to get ahold of. if OHC motors were more plentiful (as in comparison to pushrod motors) they would be as inexpensive as pushrod motors.

"a pushrod motor" by way of SBC or SBF is an inexpensive way to go fast. the only advantage that it has is that it's plentiful. that doesn't make it better, just easier to get ahold of. pushrod motors are GENERALLY inefficient. i emphasize the generally because someone will definitely prove me wrong. anyway, if OHC engines like the SR or RB were plentiful enough, they'd be cheap too...

truth: higher lift = smaller base circle. smaller base circle = new lash pads. new lash pads = new rocker arms higher lift also = better springs (for MOST higher lift cams) it's probably best to do it right the first time.... i've heard too many stories about new cams getting ruined

nothing in the ad really stuck out as being awful to me. even after i took a second look...

that's true, and even though i'm not saying that i personally like the car, it's unfair to be so judgemental to a car; especially since it hasn't been modded THAT much...

some zs are daily drivers... i mean, my car may not look as nice as any of yours, but does that mean that my car is any less of a z? you guys are being so judgemental and callous about someone trying to sell their car.

i'm not a fan of the pushrod engines, but chevrolet's corvette did. the ZR-1 of ~1995 had a DOHC V8. the new Z06 corvettes have pushrod engines that are more powerful AND more efficient. it all goes into the little disgn elements..

^^like a flathead ford...

what i was getting at: it's a little unfair to match a 6 to an 8 (for the 8, of course! j/k) so i figure let's match an 8 to an 8. i know that in the truck world the titan is the new king (according to car and driver, etc.) so i would go so far as to say that maybe the DOHC titan motor would be a better comp engine to say a chevy OHV v8.

i think a more fair argument would be comparing a chevy v8 with the v8 from say a titan. if we go putting an L6 against a V8, of COURSE there is going to be some discrepancy.

a post on a different forum: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?f=66&h=&t=153085

yes, i'm going up to portland next week. we were supposed to be going up to my fiancee's friend's wedding, but it got cancelled. anyway, just wanted to let y'all know that if you don't hear from me for a while, it's not b/c that road rage guy got to me

i would rather take a fist to the eye than have a broken window.... wel, maybe not....

^oh so true gary.... i know that things are going to end up in the best way possible.

i've seen a 3rd light on a Z around here... it looks to be a self-adhesive flat black piece that is about the length of the hatch... it has a nifty LED light in the middle and it mounts right above the hatch. i figure it's a universal piece, but it looked pretty cool..

thanks.... i know though... i've always considered myself a considerate driver, it just is unconceivable that there are people that will snap over nothing..

ya, i'm not a very violent person, and i know what you're talking about.... i had thought about that later. sometimes things back fire. drivers are rude, such attitudes but when i show my piece complains cease somethings odd, feel like i'm god you stupid dumb s#!t god damn mother f@(ker!!

if only i could have reached my tire iron......

i got my eye checked out... everything's ok. luckily my glasses took the brunt of the attack, and all i have is a gash and a couple nicks...

excellent.... glad to hear you have music now!

ya, driving nowadays (has it ever been better?) is crazy. there's some people out there with more temper than brains..... maybe someday there will be all considerate drivers. that aren't crazy.