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[pronstar]

Powerful engines of yesteryear also would barely idle, sucked fuel, had a very low specific output (power per unit of displacement), and required frequent attention(“tune-ups”). The more power they made, the less “streetable” they were, to say nothing about emissions.

Modern cars are amazing. Electronic engine controls and other tech has really spoiled us...when was the last time your car wouldn’t start because moisture got under the distributor? (not question not directed to you 1911 guys )


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[sucker76]

I'm with y'all on all the great modern advancements in engine tech but for the time the vettes and others of its caliber were amazing. The fly by the seat of your pants feel just isn't in the new cars.

 

[Inspector43]

Powerful engines of yesteryear also would barely idle, sucked fuel, had a very low specific output (power per unit of displacement), and required frequent attention(“tune-ups”). The more power they made, the less “streetable” they were, to say nothing about emissions.

Modern cars are amazing. Electronic engine controls and other tech has really spoiled us...when was the last time your car wouldn’t start because moisture got under the distributor? (not question not directed to you 1911 guys )


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Back in the 50's we needed regular service like valve jobs, rings, bearings, wheel bearings packed, differentials serviced, tune ups, generator bushings, etc. Everything wore out too soon. Now you can run 150,000 miles without any of this stuff going wrong. But, back then, you could park under a street light and change a head gasket.

 

[Brains]

But, back then, you could park under a street light and change a head gasket.

Funny you mention that. There's a LOT of motors out there you really "can't" (well, anything is possible if so determined). But, despite GM getting a LOT of fanboy hate for sticking with 2 valves per cylinder and cam in block on their V8's, they are actually EASIER to work on than the classic V8's. You can pull the intake manifold and put it back on as many times as you care to, because not only are they super light but they have viton O-rings sitting in recesses around the ports and no coolant channels through the intake. Many gaskets are reusable, and there's nearly zero use of adhesives like the old days. The heads come off super easy, and are identical - put it on whichever side you choose. You don't even need to scrape the block and heads when changing them either, because the head and exhaust manifold gaskets are MLS (Multi-Layer Steel).

 

[RoadRunner]

 

[RoadRunner]

 

[RoadRunner]

 

[mroper]

When I drive my El camino 305 V8 it feels like I am doing 100 when I am doing 60, when I drive My cadillac it feels like I am doing 30 when I am at 80

 

[sucker76]

When I drive my El camino 305 V8 it feels like I am doing 100 when I am doing 60, when I drive My cadillac it feels like I am doing 30 when I am at 80

But which is more fun?

 

[Brains]

Damn I love me some 50's Corvettes.

 

[pronstar]

But which is more fun?

IMHO it’s more fun to drive a slow car fast


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[Inspector43]

Funny you mention that. There's a LOT of motors out there you really "can't" (well, anything is possible if so determined). But, despite GM getting a LOT of fanboy hate for sticking with 2 valves per cylinder and cam in block on their V8's, they are actually EASIER to work on than the classic V8's. You can pull the intake manifold and put it back on as many times as you care to, because not only are they super light but they have viton O-rings sitting in recesses around the ports and no coolant channels through the intake. Many gaskets are reusable, and there's nearly zero use of adhesives like the old days. The heads come off super easy, and are identical - put it on whichever side you choose. You don't even need to scrape the block and heads when changing them either, because the head and exhaust manifold gaskets are MLS (Multi-Layer Steel).

Yes, you couldn't get along without a lot of stuff in your trunk, putty knife and adhesive was a big part of it.

 

[mongoose]

I liked it when you could open the hood and see the ground.

 

[txinvestigator]

IMHO it’s more fun to drive a slow car fast


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That's what everyone with a slow car says. Lol

 

[RoadRunner]

 

[RoadRunner]

 

[Texasgordo]

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Courtney Tailor looks like a lot of fun

 

[mroper]

But which is more fun?

El Camino , I have to pay closer attention plus since I rebuilt most of it I get more pleasure from it

 

[V-Tach]

My buddy Mattie guarding our guns....

 

[ZX9RCAM]

He's a beauty....