Oh yes i have long nosey pliers, didnt think of that, Thanks. Those things are always trying to get into your business, asking questions - it's annoying. On wrenches and torque, I always use only one hand on a 3/8 ratchet, wrist-tight, 12-15 lb-ft (I was taught, anyway), plenty. With aluminum heads...

Impressive!

Example of what Lugnut mentioned - "Horsepower costs money"

3 liters, turbocharged, custom forged everything, 800 hp. HUGE dollars, then dyno te$ting. Likely short lifespan. No mileage expectations.

That's what gives a traditional American V8 that satisfying rumble at idle and roar at WOT. And what gives a Ferrari, Cosworth, (etc) V8 that high pitched wail at high rpms. They spin faster. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r5jL4IEOyI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVrzCfKfQ3E&t=102s Mustang f...

Today? Yes. But seriously, if you're in snow country, an "all-season" tire does none of the seasons really well (or well at all). If you have the budget, you can get a spare set of factory steel wheels or used alloy wheels for a dedicated winter set of tires. Easy to swap and free with no ...

They actually pulled the red/yellow/green/blue line one from MVS... I made (color coded) that probably 17 years ago :D You made that?! Funny, I used that, I have it printed in color in some folder somewhere! I even used colored hoses! (Makes it so much easier to see where you’re going) JayPea - I a...

On the topic of a flat-plane V8, this is a really good overview of the design of the new "LT6" V8 in the new mid-engined Z06 Corvette. The most power out of a naturally aspirated (production) V8 ever. https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/heavy-breathing-the-z06s-lt6-is-a-love...

Always move forward. Never back up.

She’s got a point there - a 740T or 940 wagon is pretty nice. Even a silly overpriced but pristine example might cost you 10 or 15k. What can you get for that?

A 240, I think, will not feel like a modern car in comparison. Too slow, too noisy on the highway.