Ford vs GM....what a difference
Mountain Pass
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From: Decatur AL
Not to hijack here but, I feel for you. My day is coming. I was a pipe liner / construction pipe welder until 12 years ago when I landed a chemical plant job. Nice to be off the road and home every night. Always interested to read what you post.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Rainier OR
Years ago when the emissions where first getting Started the large bore engines would have trouble with high HC. The larger the bore the more places For the HC to "hide"in the cooler outer areas and not get burned during combustion. In fact the top piston ring was moved up higher on most engines for this same reason. So if you have a 6 cyl with the same displacement as a V8, the 6 cyl will probably be a little "dirtier".
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From: KC
Lifelong Chevrolet guy with a Ford
I have been a die hard Chevy guy my whole life and still love Chevrolets to this day. Hell, I've got a 427, 350, and 327 sitting in my basement. However, when I graduated college and applied to Ford and GM (I'm in the Kansas City area), Ford was the one to call me and offer me a job. I never hated or disliked Ford or Dodge but it still felt weird buying my first Ford. I have to say, I loved my 09', and LOVE my 16'. I grew up in a mostly union family 3 generations deep at GM so needless to say I was always expected to drive any of the big 3, nothing else, and I wouldn't have it any other way!
The fact is that there will be toolish fan boys for any manufacturer. On the other hand there are plenty of people who have preferences, but can respect many other manufacturers and models. These are called enthusiasts. Which is what we are on this forum. Which is why I love this forum. A lot less dueshy biased bs here
The fact is that there will be toolish fan boys for any manufacturer. On the other hand there are plenty of people who have preferences, but can respect many other manufacturers and models. These are called enthusiasts. Which is what we are on this forum. Which is why I love this forum. A lot less dueshy biased bs here
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I have been a die hard Chevy guy my whole life and still love Chevrolets to this day. Hell, I've got a 427, 350, and 327 sitting in my basement. However, when I graduated college and applied to Ford and GM (I'm in the Kansas City area), Ford was the one to call me and offer me a job. I never hated or disliked Ford or Dodge but it still felt weird buying my first Ford. I have to say, I loved my 09', and LOVE my 16'. I grew up in a mostly union family 3 generations deep at GM so needless to say I was always expected to drive any of the big 3, nothing else, and I wouldn't have it any other way!
The fact is that there will be toolish fan boys for any manufacturer. On the other hand there are plenty of people who have preferences, but can respect many other manufacturers and models. These are called enthusiasts. Which is what we are on this forum. Which is why I love this forum. A lot less dueshy biased bs here
The fact is that there will be toolish fan boys for any manufacturer. On the other hand there are plenty of people who have preferences, but can respect many other manufacturers and models. These are called enthusiasts. Which is what we are on this forum. Which is why I love this forum. A lot less dueshy biased bs here
If you came to me and said you have just won a prize that entitles you to any car available for sale in the world, money is not a factor. The ONLY catch is that what ever you pick will the the auto that you drive for he rest of your life, you will never own another one and it will be your only car.
Jeep TJ Rubicon without hesitation...w/GM LT 4 Z06 engine, NV5600 6 sp manual trans, Dynatrack ProRock Dana 60 axles sets (did not say I could not mod it)
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Jeep TJ Rubicon without hesitation...w/GM LT 4 Z06 engine, NV5600 6 sp manual trans, Dynatrack ProRock Dana 60 axles sets (did not say I could not mod it)[/QUOTE]
Good choice all around, the vehicle, axles, motor and tranny! I've never owned a Jeep but it's on my list of vehicles I plan to own someday.
Good choice all around, the vehicle, axles, motor and tranny! I've never owned a Jeep but it's on my list of vehicles I plan to own someday.
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Someone asked if I was crazy, that Z06 engine spins to 6500 rpm, its a race engine it won't work in a rock crawler...
REALLY?
Better check out the Dyno chart, try 430 lbs Torque @ 1000 rpm and just over 600 lbs of torque at 3000 rpm: LT4 Small Block Crate Engine | Chevrolet
Its a rock crawlers dream
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Owned Dodges, Chevy/GMC, and obviously Fords. All have their positives and negatives. I look at who I think is the best at the time and go that way.
Inline 6's are potentially going to go the way of 2-strokes. I still don't think any of the big 3s diesels really meet emission targets - even with DPFs and SCR/OCRs.
I am jealous of 17Oaks Jeep build though. I built high po mustangs in the day and always wanted to do Jeep, but never got around to it... Although now I need it to be able to be heated so the driver will drive it (me). Even though I feel a little like a wuss since the guy I bought some furniture from is still riding his motorcyle... To me defense this guy was born and raised up here.
Inline 6's are potentially going to go the way of 2-strokes. I still don't think any of the big 3s diesels really meet emission targets - even with DPFs and SCR/OCRs.
I am jealous of 17Oaks Jeep build though. I built high po mustangs in the day and always wanted to do Jeep, but never got around to it... Although now I need it to be able to be heated so the driver will drive it (me). Even though I feel a little like a wuss since the guy I bought some furniture from is still riding his motorcyle... To me defense this guy was born and raised up here.
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