The Official Hot Rod Thread - Part 2: No Replacement For Displacement

[ChristianPatriot]

The missing IRS is a downer but other than that the only problem I can see is that it wouldn't be fair for the car for me to own it. I like to DRIVE them! Garage queens really don't do anything for me.

Solid axle is a plus for me. I, like you, would drive it very unresponsibly. Those 32V’s with Kenne Belle’s on them are just nasty. Fully forged bottom end from the factory. Ford got that car right. I wouldn’t be surprised if it was pushing 600+ to the wheels.

 

[churchmouse]

Solid axle is a plus for me. I, like you, would drive it very unresponsibly. Those 32V’s with Kenne Belle’s on them are just nasty. Fully forged bottom end from the factory. Ford got that car right. I wouldn’t be surprised if it was pushing 600+ to the wheels.

Having riden in several of the cars out of K.B.s shop I can attest to the nasty. they are/were wicked evil runners.

 

[femurphy77]

Solid axle is a plus for me. I, like you, would drive it very unresponsibly. Those 32V’s with Kenne Belle’s on them are just nasty. Fully forged bottom end from the factory. Ford got that car right. I wouldn’t be surprised if it was pushing 600+ to the wheels.

You like to go in straight lines, I like the twisties. With minimal mods this beast can do both. On a side I've got an '04 Cobra IRS that will be going into my '89 GT 'vert when I get a few minutes spare time!

 

[churchmouse]

You like to go in straight lines, I like the twisties. With minimal mods this beast can do both. On a side I've got an '04 Cobra IRS that will be going into my '89 GT 'vert when I get a few minutes spare time!

Few minutes.........I love this guy......Love him.

Seriously, that sounds like a hoot.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Wow. Really? $30k?

https://terrehaute.craigslist.org/cto/d/61-hemi-motor/6370192540.html

 

[churchmouse]

Wow. Really? $30k?

https://terrehaute.craigslist.org/cto/d/61-hemi-motor/6370192540.html

If you paid a pro to build that engine $30K might cover it.

 

[thunderchicken]

Curves don’t do it for me. Acceleration G’s does it for me.

I'm mostly with you. Although making turns under power is a rush

 

[thunderchicken]

You like to go in straight lines, I like the twisties. With minimal mods this beast can do both. On a side I've got an '04 Cobra IRS that will be going into my '89 GT 'vert when I get a few minutes spare time!

What kind or rear is the 89GT? Stock?

 

[thunderchicken]

Wow. Really? $30k?

https://terrehaute.craigslist.org/cto/d/61-hemi-motor/6370192540.html

Seems a bit high to me. I would need to hear more details about what parts are in it, who built it etc. A person can find as good or better for less than 30k.

 

[cbhausen]

I’m out in Vegas overdosing on mega-trick everything on 2, 3, or 4 wheels... I like my new job at C&R Racing but damn I’d like to be able to get out of our booth and go see some of this stuff.

 

[thunderchicken]

I’m out in Vegas overdosing on mega-trick everything on 2, 3, or 4 wheels... I like my new job at C&R Racing but damn I’d like to be able to get out of our booth and go see some of this stuff.

It has been several years since he has, but my dad used to get sent to SEMA every year. He was obligated to visit certain vendors and a couple seminars but the rest of the week was his. He always talked about how big the show was and just how much stuff was there. I'm looking forward to PRI in Dec.

What kind of work do you do at C&R?

 

[femurphy77]

What kind or rear is the 89GT? Stock?

Yup, the one in it and the irs. This car doesn't get flogged but I do have a little fun with it occasionally! It'll get full sfc's when the irs goes in, bigger 5 lug brakes up front and a mildly warmed over engine I bought a few years ago. So many projects so little time.

 

[thunderchicken]

Yup, the one in it and the irs. This car doesn't get flogged but I do have a little fun with it occasionally! It'll get full sfc's when the irs goes in, bigger 5 lug brakes up front and a mildly warmed over engine I bought a few years ago. So many projects so little time.

Nice

 

[churchmouse]

I’m out in Vegas overdosing on mega-trick everything on 2, 3, or 4 wheels... I like my new job at C&R Racing but damn I’d like to be able to get out of our booth and go see some of this stuff.

When you told me you were going I could only smile and wish.

 

[bigretic]

Wow. Really? $30k?

https://terrehaute.craigslist.org/cto/d/61-hemi-motor/6370192540.html

I thought they just released crate 700+ hp hellcat engines for $22k...
http://www.motortrend.com/news/dodge-hellcat-crate-engine/

 

[bigretic]

Anyone been making any progress on their projects this week? I haven't, I have been in a weather funk. The last few days I haven't had any motivation.

total funk, but I am pouring the floor for the garage addition tomorrow! That will cheer me up.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

I thought they just released crate 700+ hp hellcat engines for $22k...
Dodge Will Now Sell You a Hellcat Crate Engine - Motor Trend

That was my thought. There’s crate motors everywhere from Blueprint and Indy Heads and even straight from the Ford and GM parts bins that are more affordable.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

 

[churchmouse]

That was my thought. There’s crate motors everywhere from Blueprint and Indy Heads and even straight from the Ford and GM parts bins that are more affordable.

We still have no idea what is inside that Hemi and it is a "Real" Hemi not the Helcatt new and improved version.
If you pay a pro to build you a spec engine you will pay for it. Crate engines are no where near a pro built engine regardless of stats. I have seen to many scrap piles that were crate motors. Rusty Hornet documented one in this thread.
Pro builder I know that recently passed away would get $25 to $30K for a sprint car engine. People were lined up for them.
I am not saying it is the real deal but I would wager $25K would take that home.

 

[thunderchicken]

Yep, most crate engines have decent quality but often use mid grade internals. Too often people think they should be pretty much bullet proof and end up with a pile of scrap metal.
Depending what you want and if you are starting from scratch or have some good used parts really makes a cost difference. Money buys horsepower, and pick your PRO wisely they are not created equal and your end product and satisfaction is in their hands