dan0617 wrote:
I almost bought a pair of Edelbrock heads last fall for my stock bottom end. I ended up buying reworked 113 heads because I got a good deal on them and they were freshly done and done right. Had I not found them I would have bought the Edelbrock heads. I really like them, they seem to be a top quality product. I love their carbs. Ran many of them and their intakes on 302 and 351W Fords and never had a problem. It is a shame that alot of people I mention Edelbrock to, they think old and outdated and tell me there are much more modern products that will outperform them. Most of the time an "old" company is only still in business because it is flexible enough to change with the times and continue to strive to be the top dog. That is my opinion on Edelbrock, I think their parts are top notch and will continue to be as long as they change with the times, the technology and the market.

pr0zac wrote: yeah shame on them..

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pr0zac wrote:
my family wouldn't piss on me if i was on fire. they are too concerned with themselves. i had a laundry list of medical problems over the summer and not one ever came by to see how i was even though i couldn't even help myself. i live less than a half mile from 80% of my family.

well, if that's the case.....go

but I'd at least say goodbye, never know.

i would but i don't believe it would do anything but insight an argument which is just about the last thing i am able to deal with right now.

bogus wrote:
yahoo allows for a lot of restrictions...

but realize one thing... she will be open to all the same bullshit spam we get.

I would add another to your own domain and control it with outlook.

pr0zac wrote:
my family wouldn't piss on me if i was on fire. they are too concerned with themselves. i had a laundry list of medical problems over the summer and not one ever came by to see how i was even though i couldn't even help myself. i live less than a half mile from 80% of my family.

95vette wrote:
Where was this? Road closed to other traffic and no speed limits???

BrianCunningham wrote:

PeteK wrote:
The driver is a CF member. Hats off to him, and his driving ability.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pimn8N7un2c

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PeteK wrote:
Happy to help.
I do want to clarify 1 thing though. As I mentioned in my pm, the warrantee is granted to the origional purchaser.
Although I am confident in the quality, there is no warrantee expressed or implied once sold. As a courtesy, I had the converter reflashed for the second purchaser.
Because payment for shipping was not included when the converter was returned to the builder, I reached in my pocket for that also.
Again, I am confident that Rex is receiving a 1st quality product, that is hand built with care, but there is no warrantee with it.

I understand the warranty situation and I'm confident that the quality of the product should be fine.

And Pete, my offer to pick up the shipping charges still stands.

Thanks again.

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jsup wrote:

GREAT DEAL!!!!

Thanks! I was leaning towards new Manley rods but I just
couldn't pass on this deal.
I'll have to invest a little bit more to get them into as
new condition, buy new bushings, have them resized if
necessary, but I think it's worth it.

I have a few friends here in Croatia that are driving
1.8 and 2.0 liter engines with 500-700HP with Carrillo
rods, and they never had an issue with them. I've seen
broken pistons, deformed blocks on those engines,
but never any issue with rods.

BrianCunningham wrote:
Nope
[QUOTE]Sunnyvale Dave:
Chrysler says its union employees will not receive regular salaries for at least a month, forcing the workers to rely on state unemployment benefits and union-negotiated payments from Chrysler during the layoff. White-collar employees will likely get paid.

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/Business/story?id=6480961&page=1[/QUOTE]

sliding wrote:
I just bought a set of used Carrillos with 7/16 Carr bolts.
Those should be as good as you can buy. For $264 I just
didn't want to pass on that. New ones are $2154.

I'll have them inspected when they arrive and install
new bushings, and I think that I should be more than safe
for my goals (550-600chp/7500rpm).

BrianCunningham wrote:
surprisingly just the white collar workers.

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red_johnny wrote:
Here is the link to the full article.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcycl ... e-accident-statistics.htm

It says that about 50% of the fatalaties were not wearing a helmet. I wonder how many of them would have survived otherwise.

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Dumb assumes you're given the facts and do something stupid.

I chalk this up as a case of youthful ignorance.

Who among us hasn't participated in youthful ignorance. We all thought we were invincible at some point.

I know too many dead people who had bikes, if you think you'll never get hurt on one, you are exhibiting the same ignorance.

One guy I know was sitting at a light, got smacked and dragged blocks by a van.

Another put his daughter on the back, rode to the corner and back, no helmet. Idiot went through a stop sign.

I had the good fortune of having dirt bikes as a kid. When you hear your helmet scraping across the dirt, you realize what can happen in the street.

Still didn't keep me from being stupid. Helmet, and shorts isn't protection.

You obvoiusly did not read my post. I covered the other guys fault, if you were in a car and a dumbass ran a light you can get killed just as easy. You can substain more damage in a car but if its your time. Ignorance is when you dont know all the info, knowledge, education, or awareness. Anyone who has a licence to ride HAS the education or awareness. So they are just being dumb or stupid. I was stupid many times as a kid but thats part of learning by experience. I dont concider not having a accident on my bike being lucky though. I know many guys who have ridden for years without accident. Not trying to argue here cept for the fact that just because you ride does not mean you are going to get into a accident.

red_johnny wrote:
Here is the link to the full article.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcycl ... e-accident-statistics.htm

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Dumb assumes you're given the facts and do something stupid.

I chalk this up as a case of youthful ignorance.

Who among us hasn't participated in youthful ignorance. We all thought we were invincible at some point.

I know too many dead people who had bikes, if you think you'll never get hurt on one, you are exhibiting the same ignorance.

One guy I know was sitting at a light, got smacked and dragged blocks by a van.

Another put his daughter on the back, rode to the corner and back, no helmet. Idiot went through a stop sign.

I had the good fortune of having dirt bikes as a kid. When you hear your helmet scraping across the dirt, you realize what can happen in the street.

I agree, it does sound like she didn't know any better, as amazing as that may seem. I guess she must have thought riders wore leathers just because it looks cool. The rider on the other hand, probably did know better, but he was wearing a t-shirt. Yeah, we're all hypocrites to an extent, and I don't think she's trying to justify her stupidity at all, just trying to help others learn from her mistake.

I'm way more likely to die on my bike than in a car, I won't argue that, I'm not strapped into a steel cage. But I still think the chances are relatively small and mostly dictated by how I choose to ride. It's a different mentality than driving a car, just obeying the rules of the road isn't good enough to keep you safe.

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jsup wrote:
If you have a motorcycle, you will get hurt. Simple.

I've had bikes since I was about 12. I can't believe how stupid I was. I used to work as a lifeguard on the beach in NJ. I would go to work in my bathing suit on my bike. Serious...no shoes, no shirt, no nothin, a bathing suit, oh and a helmet.

I consider myself lucky I'm still alive. It was 9 miles each way from my beach to my house.

I got the Corvette in lieu of a motorcycle. I've had both for years. I figure the Vette was safer.

That's a great story. Should be required reading before getting on a bike.

I disagree, if you ride DUMB you will get hurt. She rode dumb, she got hurt. My brother recently got into a accident and guess what, he tried to take a turn like you would on a sport bike but he was riding a cruser. The foot peg grabbed asphalt and he ate it. He also was not wearing anything to protect him. He was not that badly skinned up but it was still bad enough to total the bike.
I had 2 bikes in my past and never got hurt on either of them. I dont plan on getting hurt on mine either. And I know about the whole its not allways your fault thing but I figure this, I can just as easily die in a corvette then on a bike. Hell you can die in a volvo, if its your time its your time. I wont put myself in danger by riding dumb, pushing limits of my bike. Thats not me, I ride safe yet I catch all the BS because of the stupid riders. Because of them I have to take a motorcycle safty course, not a bad idea and I have no problem with that. The bigest thing I have a problem with is wearing a reflective belt and over the heel boots wither I leasure ride or ride on post. Why do I think thats dumb? Cause the reflective belt does not make you much more visable unless your strictly wearing black. The boots are dumb because if your wearing a tough shoe it will protect your feet just as well. Anyway, the army is allways stepping up its program for ridders adding more BS everyday. Next is a sport bike riders course that is MANDITORY for sport bike riders alone. The harley guys dont have to take the course. Its profiling, singling out what ever you want to call it IMO its wrong! If I got a few years experience and I have to go through the same crap as a guy who just started to ride just because we ride the same kind of bike while another guy who just started is riding a harley but can certainly ride just as bad as the other new rider. GRRRRRRR. Makes me mad!

CentralCoaster wrote:
If he wants a tire for street use, the Nitto is a good choice.

I would never leave the M/T on the car unless its on the way to the strip, too soft.

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jsup wrote:
My trans didn't last 300 miles....start saving faster.

I can't seem to find anyone that can tell me whether or not the constant pressure valvebody will help the stock trans live. In theory, the higher line pressure and no chance of a low line pressure should keep the bands tight and eliminate slippage under high power, while allowing part throttle shift point adjustability. In theory. I'm going to be the guinea pig I guess since I can't find a single soul who has tried it. My stock trans is healthy, no slippage at all and just ran an 11.43 1/4 mile. I'll spring the $240 and try it and report back. I'll either find a good way to make all our 700R4's last a little longer with more power or I'll waste $240.

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He shouldnt have any problem with them.

That would be great. I really didn't want to spring for new headers right now. I'm coming in a little under budget, even after I put in that constant pressure valvebody, but I'm sure the trans or rear will need replaced in fairly short order so I need to save a little cabbage. I'm hoping to get a summer of fun and a few track days out of my new engine before I need to replace the trans or rear. Time will tell.