Just so wrong on so many levels
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Why Not??
I mean it is amazing power coming out of that small of an engine and to throw it into a car such as a Mustang is great work IMO. It's a true custom in every sense. So what it has a Japanese motor instead of an American muscle motor. That is what a true custom/hot rod is all about.
I mean it is amazing power coming out of that small of an engine and to throw it into a car such as a Mustang is great work IMO. It's a true custom in every sense. So what it has a Japanese motor instead of an American muscle motor. That is what a true custom/hot rod is all about.
Alexander
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I could see some justification in doing that in Japan where used motors are plentiful, since cars there are scrapped after 4 to 7 years. A car over seven years old is a rare sight in Japan due to their registration laws.
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I could see some justification in doing that in Japan where used motors are plentiful, since cars there are scrapped after 4 to 7 years. A car over seven years old is a rare sight in Japan due to their registration laws.AlexanderBoard of Directors Lincolns of Distinction
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I was there a few months ago and they drive a lot more BMWs and Mercedes than we Americans do. Probably has something to do with the $22 tolls every two miles...
In any case, they have such little road space that only the rich can afford to drive.
I could see some justification in doing that in Japan where used motors are plentiful, since cars there are scrapped after 4 to 7 years. A car over seven years old is a rare sight in Japan due to their registration laws.AlexanderBoard of Directors Lincolns of Distinction
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I was there a few months ago and they drive a lot more BMWs and Mercedes than we Americans do. Probably has something to do with the $22 tolls every two miles...
In any case, they have such little road space that only the rich can afford to drive.
If a 430 cube small block in a 68 Mustang only turned 14.50, it obviously wasn't getting any traction to speak of. That didn't happen to get mentioned in the writeup. They said they used the v8 for the spinning sideways shots which make sense.
A lot of used cars from Japan are now being sold in Russia.
A lot of used cars from Japan are now being sold in Russia.
GRAND_LS 400
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Many of you guys underestimate the power and smoothness delivery of Japanese engines.
They make better inline 6's, V6's, and 8 (for the luxury segment.
Check out the 3UZ-FE (latest version of the legendry 1UZ-FE V8) and Infiniti’s latest V8. True work of art.
They make better inline 6's, V6's, and 8 (for the luxury segment.
Check out the 3UZ-FE (latest version of the legendry 1UZ-FE V8) and Infiniti’s latest V8. True work of art.
BlackIceLSC
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I just find it gross anyway. A Ford with a Ford engine, and a Chevy with a Chevy engine - that's what I like. :B
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Then I guess this car goes against absolutely EVERYTHING you believe in, with regards to it being "American"
http://www.carzigns.com/albums/CarZigns/hiboy5.jpg
Lets face it folks...if everybody left things the way they came from the factory...we'd all drive a box....a slow, ugly, generic, unpersonalized box.
I just find it gross anyway. A Ford with a Ford engine, and a Chevy with a Chevy engine - that's what I like. :B
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Then I guess this car goes against absolutely EVERYTHING you believe in, with regards to it being "American"
http://www.carzigns.com/albums/CarZigns/hiboy5.jpg
Lets face it folks...if everybody left things the way they came from the factory...we'd all drive a box....a slow, ugly, generic, unpersonalized box.
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Many of you guys underestimate the power and smoothness delivery of Japanese engines.They make better inline 6's, V6's, and 8 (for the luxury segment.Check out the 3UZ-FE (latest version of the legendry 1UZ-FE V8) and Infiniti’s latest V8. True work of art.
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I don't know about those Infiniti V8s, they seem to be overrated in terms of power, since a 340hp Q45 that is lighter than a LS430 with 290hp, yet it is slower. Plus I have heard that they like Oil a bit too much and many engines had to be replaced due to excessive oil consumption. I would much rather stick with the 4.3 from Toyota.
Many of you guys underestimate the power and smoothness delivery of Japanese engines.They make better inline 6's, V6's, and 8 (for the luxury segment.Check out the 3UZ-FE (latest version of the legendry 1UZ-FE V8) and Infiniti’s latest V8. True work of art.
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I don't know about those Infiniti V8s, they seem to be overrated in terms of power, since a 340hp Q45 that is lighter than a LS430 with 290hp, yet it is slower. Plus I have heard that they like Oil a bit too much and many engines had to be replaced due to excessive oil consumption. I would much rather stick with the 4.3 from Toyota.
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I don't know about those Infiniti V8s, they seem to be overrated in terms of power, since a 340hp Q45 that is lighter than a LS430 with 290hp, yet it is slower.
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I'm sure the tranny has lot to do with that.
After installing an Eaton posi, 4.10 gears, high stall converter, and high performance tranny, you can easily drop more than a second from your 0-60 time in a Mark without touching the engine.
That's why when I help people shop for cars, I tell them to ignore power figures and just look at 0-60 times.
I don't know about those Infiniti V8s, they seem to be overrated in terms of power, since a 340hp Q45 that is lighter than a LS430 with 290hp, yet it is slower.
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I'm sure the tranny has lot to do with that.
After installing an Eaton posi, 4.10 gears, high stall converter, and high performance tranny, you can easily drop more than a second from your 0-60 time in a Mark without touching the engine.
That's why when I help people shop for cars, I tell them to ignore power figures and just look at 0-60 times.
Rene
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[div class="dcquote"][strong]Quote[/strong]I just find it gross anyway. A Ford with a Ford engine, and a Chevy with a Chevy engine - that's what I like. :B [/div]Then I guess this car goes against absolutely EVERYTHING you believe in, with regards to it being "American"[/div]
It's not about what I believe in, it's just a preference. I happen to agree with Leo on the yuck factor of the particular combination in his post. I love street rods, and it's very common to see GM powertrains/drivetrains in them, because it's cheaper. I get much more of a kick out of seeing the same make of engine/drive train combination in a car, because it's not as common. I wasn't trying to make anyone mad.
To each his own.
[div class="dcquote"][strong]Quote[/strong]I just find it gross anyway. A Ford with a Ford engine, and a Chevy with a Chevy engine - that's what I like. :B [/div]Then I guess this car goes against absolutely EVERYTHING you believe in, with regards to it being "American"[/div]
It's not about what I believe in, it's just a preference. I happen to agree with Leo on the yuck factor of the particular combination in his post. I love street rods, and it's very common to see GM powertrains/drivetrains in them, because it's cheaper. I get much more of a kick out of seeing the same make of engine/drive train combination in a car, because it's not as common. I wasn't trying to make anyone mad.
To each his own.