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Post by stormchaser on Nov 19, 2018 15:08:07 GMT -5
Cleetus has a youtube channel and one sick 7 second corvette. The vette is heavily modified with a Texas Speed 427 and two 76mm precision turbos, if I remember correctly. If you watch car videos on youtube, Cleetus McFarland is definitely a channel you should subscribe to. He also has a Crown Victoria with a GT 500 engine swap and another vette with a supercharger. He is always doing crazy burnouts and has a need for speed, just like me Who else has a need for speed?
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Post by zila1 on Nov 19, 2018 15:50:38 GMT -5
Never heard of him before, I'll have to check him out.
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Post by ShrimpBrime on Nov 19, 2018 16:05:10 GMT -5
I've come across some of his videos now and then. He has some crazy sick fun times A lot of old rodders here too. Everyone here likes speed lol.
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Post by Bones on Nov 19, 2018 17:24:46 GMT -5
Here's two crazy vids, one of a sportbike taking on a 57 chevy.
And what's probrably the most insane engine setup I've ever seen in a vehicle that can be driven on the street - So crazy in fact you CAN'T get into it that I know of (TOO much power).
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Post by stormchaser on Nov 19, 2018 17:58:31 GMT -5
The torque on that second 57 must be crushingly powerful. Airplane engine in a car? That's insane. Speaking of the venerable 57 chevy, have you heard of Jeff Lutz' 57 race car? It's almost a pro mod but he actually drives the thing in a 1000 mile race which consists of 4 drag strips in five different locations across five days, an event hosted by Hot Rod magazine called Drag week.So it is streetable, but these are both low six second capable cars. So much respect for these guys...
Roadkill has even done a special episode of drag week. If you are interested in the event check this video out:
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Post by zila1 on Nov 19, 2018 18:24:48 GMT -5
The '55 Chevy with the Merlin put a shit eating grin on my face.
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Post by ShrimpBrime on Nov 19, 2018 19:35:47 GMT -5
My shop (Spring Align) sponsored First Blood monster truck back in the mid 80's. We custom made them for this truck. However this was before my time, I was still a kid yet lol.
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Post by Mr.Scott on Nov 19, 2018 20:45:21 GMT -5
My shop (Spring Align) sponsored First Blood monster truck back in the mid 80's. We custom made them for this truck. However this was before my time, I was still a kid yet lol. Lol. I remember that truck. I was in my early twentys.
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Post by ShrimpBrime on Nov 19, 2018 22:11:56 GMT -5
That's about how old Rob was back then lol. They painted the name of the shop on the rear trailing arm. You can see it in the first video, but the words are too blurry to make out. There's a picture on the wall at the shop that has it clear enough to see.
Good times.
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Post by Bones on Nov 20, 2018 11:11:18 GMT -5
Here's something you'll like Shrimpy - Right up your alley in fact.
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Post by ShrimpBrime on Nov 20, 2018 16:53:11 GMT -5
HAHA they cleaned the trunk out. Laughing my ass off. omg.
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Post by stormchaser on Nov 20, 2018 17:02:11 GMT -5
Here is another good roadkill episode... Dodge Charger Restoration using a 440 big block out of a motorhome.
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Post by ShrimpBrime on Nov 20, 2018 17:40:31 GMT -5
Hell yea. Camper Cam. Lots of good low end torque to come from it!
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Post by stormchaser on Nov 20, 2018 18:21:50 GMT -5
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Post by ShrimpBrime on Nov 20, 2018 18:27:01 GMT -5
We used to find Big block 500 motors all the time in the 2 ton dually gassers. My old boss had one as as matter of fact. Had a 4:10 rear end. Pulled 24" trees out of the ground like nothing lol. But those where old GM motors. 4 bolt mains. Not much of a mopar fan myself. I do have a 360cui in my Durango. It pulls pretty good for what it is.
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Post by WhiteWulfe on Nov 21, 2018 1:33:44 GMT -5
I don't have a need for speed, oddly enough.
I have a need for speed around the corners while looking out the window as forwards!! ^_^
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