Thread: Streetable HP?

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Well, let me know when you get a set of cast iron factory smogger engine heads to outperform a set of state of the art AFR heads!!!!! Doubter that I am, guess I'd prefer to see the flow bench data instead of some "once upon a time" street racing stories though...

When I want parts that are a bit more money then I can afford to spend I either have to wait longer or work harder to get the money to buy them.... Never have understood the "gotta have it now" mentality.....whatever happened to patience???? I don't see any reason to settle for something less then what you really want to have... Saying they're too expensive is just an excuse, not a reason....

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Well, let me know when you get a set of cast iron factory smogger engine heads to outperform a set of state of the art AFR heads!!!!! Doubter that I am, guess I'd prefer to see the flow bench data instead of some "once upon a time" street racing stories though...

When I want parts that are a bit more money then I can afford to spend I either have to wait longer or work harder to get the money to buy them.... Never have understood the "gotta have it now" mentality.....whatever happened to patience???? I don't see any reason to settle for something less then what you really want to have... Saying they're too expensive is just an excuse, not a reason....

I agree wholeheartedly Dave. When I was buying parts for the T, my budget was $50 per week. I wanted Aldan Eagle coilovers for the front IFS and wouldn't settle for any less. They were $500, so I had to wait 10 weeks to get them. But man oh man, when you get those extreme quality pieces in your hand, it sure puts a grin on your face.
"The bitter taste of poor quality remains long after the sweet taste of low cost is forgotten"

Originally Posted by techinspector1

I agree wholeheartedly Dave. When I was buying parts for the T, my budget was $50 per week. I wanted Aldan Eagle coilovers for the front IFS and wouldn't settle for any less. They were $500, so I had to wait 10 weeks to get them. But man oh man, when you get those extreme quality pieces in your hand, it sure puts a grin on your face.
"The bitter taste of poor quality remains long after the sweet taste of low cost is forgotten"

I concur... Think we must of went to the same school......

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

I concur... Think we must of went to the same school......

I can tell you many guys PM me and ask about budget building there engines . And a Lot of them guys have very little money to work with . I do feel bad for them and even send some of them parts I have Free . And your statement about them working harder to get more money is out of Line . I have killed my self at work . And after paying bills thats what you have to work with-for your Hot Rod . And for the Tech guy he told me he is not an engine man . He is a track tech so how do you think he can port a set of heads ? He would have to buy some ! Car building is not only for the Rich !

Originally Posted by tango

I can tell you many guys PM me and ask about budget building there engines . And a Lot of them guys have very little money to work with . I do feel bad for them and even send some of them parts I have Free . And your statement about them working harder to get more money is out of Line . I have killed my self at work . And after paying bills thats what you have to work with-for your Hot Rod . And for the Tech guy he told me he is not an engine man . He is a track tech so how do you think he can port a set of heads ? He would have to buy some ! Car building is not only for the Rich !

I never said or implied it was only for the rich... My point was that patience and saving money for the parts you really want is indeed a valid plan...

My statement did not suggest anyone work harder... It sez that this is what I do...

I would only request that you read my posts the way they're written and not read things into them....

maybe because id rather be racing then sitting at home waiting. i only raced for $ one time. it cost 3 times as much to race in that class, it didnt pay out very well, and everybody has $$$$$ into electronics. im fine with a trophy and some pride and satisfaction. and since our track is long gone history now i have all the time in the world. which is why im going to sell the car because i was scrapin by to go racing here. let alone drive 250+ miles to the nearest track! .........so much for my leave of abesence.......

Originally Posted by gassersrule_196

maybe because id rather be racing then sitting at home waiting. i only raced for $ one time. it cost 3 times as much to race in that class, it didnt pay out very well, and everybody has $$$$$ into electronics. im fine with a trophy and some pride and satisfaction. and since our track is long gone history now i have all the time in the world. which is why im going to sell the car because i was scrapin by to go racing here. let alone drive 250+ miles to the nearest track! .........so much for my leave of abesence.......

When bracket racing, I prefer to run the non-electronic classes, got no use for the crossover delay boxes.....

All I was saying is that if you wanna race with the big boys and run the good parts, you have to be willing to do what you have to do to achieve that goal. Same as most anything you want to achieve in life....