Ever sold something and wish you didnt?

[TheMagicM]

The only thing ever was my Commodore 64C system.  Dual floppy drives, mps 802(or 3) printer, Avatex 1200 modem.  But it wasnt that..it was my shoebox full of software.. 200+ disks, along with some of my own code.  Sold it for a Amiga 500.  I dont regret the a500, just wish I could find the system/software.

[TheMagicM]

not necessarily about computers..could be stuff in general.

p.s.  those cars are too slow for my blood.  if it aint puttin out 600+ hp, it aint worth driving! LOL :-o

[TheMagicM]

@holley:

505 BBC to be specific.. thats untuned btw.. I'll be getting a 598 BBC next year jul-aug-sept timeframe.

Apparently the pull away on those was such that the only car that could beat it away from the lights was a ferrari

I'll take the challenge!  from both the ferrari and you. 1/4 mile put the $ on me.  LOL

[TheMagicM]

if it's a 505 you musta tuned it, otherwise why did they used to make such a big deal outta the 502/502 BBC crate motor? I'll take on a stock VR6 in the wife's car, it's good for a mid to low 14  (my lardy old Charger won't go that well, not without slicks anyway ... oh and all the work it needs to be roadworthy too )

just cause its a 505 doesnt mean its tuned.  I put a dominator carb on it out of the box.  I ran a 11.35@121 without adjusting timing, carb or suspension and it was on ET street tires (soft compound).  Should be 11 teens/high 10's if I hook up better and adjust the carb.

Its not a crate motor from Chevy btw.   :-)   And it does run on 93 octane gas on the street.   http://www.BartonekDragRacing.com  go to Projects/Alex's 85 Camaro

PS.  Its nice to talk to a 'gear head' on a computer forum especially a Amiga forum!!

[TheMagicM]

I was thinking of the 502ci crate Chevy used to do (still might for all I know, lol), there was a big thing about it making 502hp, with a warm cam, highish compression, big valves etc. Running a BB in an '80s F body is a good way to go quick, there's a couple here that run about the same mark with a mild 454 and spray.

Chevy's 502 crate motor makes 502hp on mild compression (to me at least).. about 9.5:1.  That is a very streetable, pump gas motor..start it and drive it..no messing with anything, slap on a 850 Holley carb and you're off.  

I'm at 10.5:1, Dart Pro 1 325cc (stage 4 ported to 345cc) alum heads, Dart single plane intake (ported also), custom CompCams hyd. roller cam, 1050 dominator carb, 3550# with driver.  Next motor is a 598bb for me, same top half, except with a .685 or so hydr. roller cam and again, doin it on 93 octane gas.

Chevy's 572BB is a monster, but $13k is alot of cash also.hehe.

Very cool to talk about cars, even with overseas folks.. there is a guy overseas w/a 3rd gen Camaro, with a 'home built' twin turbo setup..Cool to read about.

[TheMagicM]

kd70ta:
that GN sounds pretty mean w/1073hp!!  I've seen a vid of a twin turbo GN on a dyno putting out similiar numbers. very awesome car!!  dunno about that Taurus though..thought it was a family car.

[TheMagicM]

MagicM - if you're running a 1050 with heads to match, that counts as tuned

sorry thats not correct.  I can slap on a carb on any motor and that doesnt mean its tuned.. what I mean is by adjusting timing, jetting on the carb, suspension etc.  Or my car could be running real rich etc.  I know I can get more power out of it then what its running now.  :-)