Official Cool Picture - Video Thread.

[Texasgordo]

 

[Texasgordo]

 

[Texasgordo]

 

[orbitup]

Crocodiles devouring a hippo carcass

 

[DyeF9]

Crocodiles devouring a hippo carcass

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That is officially a lot of crocs

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[ZX9RCAM]

Gonna be a crock of shit there, too....

 

[sucker76]

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Looks like a '66 with the big engine.
I grew up driving my parent's '65 with the 327. It is still the fastest car I've ever driven.

 

[Brains]

Looks like a '66 with the big engine.
I grew up driving my parent's '65 with the 327. It is still the fastest car I've ever driven.

What's really interesting is just how much faster cars have become over the years, but the feel is so soft and disconnected we really haven't realized it. By direct comparison, our fondly remembered muscle cars of old would struggle to beat even some of the more 'pedestrian' cars of today.

 

[TxStetson]

What's really interesting is just how much faster cars have become over the years, but the feel is so soft and disconnected we really haven't realized it. By direct comparison, our fondly remembered muscle cars of old would struggle to beat even some of the more 'pedestrian' cars of today.

This is very true. My wife's little 2013 Buick Lacrosse has hurt more than a few muscle head's feelings. That little old lady car is scary fast when driven right.

 

[Dad_Roman]

What's really interesting is just how much faster cars have become over the years, but the feel is so soft....

Thats no lie.

“Capable of producing 450 horsepower* and 510 lb.-ft. of torque,* the twin-turbocharged 3.5L engine in the Navigator** is a true powerhouse”


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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.