#Carburetor Tuning

[goodoldbandit]

Mastering Motorcycle Fuel Systems: Carburetors vs. Fuel Injection

https://gob.stayingalive.in/unleashing-the-thrills-of/mastering-motorcycle-fuel.html Discover the inner workings of motorcycle fuel systems—carburetors vs. fuel injection. Learn the benefits, and drawbacks, and how to choose the right system for your ride. Fuel systems are the heartbeat of any motorcycle, playing a crucial role in how your bike performs, responds, and feels on the road.…

[onemanandhismustang-com-blog]

Unexpected Find

I have been asked a few times how do I tune my carb up. The simple answer is try not to. It’s a dark art that I have mentioned many times before in past posts. Over the course of last weekend I was looking for something that I have lost, last seen in the garage. It’s highly unusual for me to loose anything in the garage I must say. Through my rummaging and looking around I found a printed copy of…

[automotiveamerican]

MASTERING THE BASICS--READING A VACUUM GAUGE

Sources – Ken Layne @Motor.com and @RoadkillCustoms.com Evaluating engine operation and pinpointing specific problems requires a comprehensive testing routine. Here’s how to do it. Photo from Roadkill Customs There’s nothing more basic than the fact that an engine is just a big air pump. It draws in air by creating a low-pressure area in the intake manifold and cylinders, compresses the air,…

[wheelsgoroundincircles]

Oldsmobile 442

The Oldsmobile 442 is a iconic American muscle car that embodies the essence of performance, power, and sophistication. Introduced in 1968, the 442 (standing for 4-barrel carburetor, 4-speed manual transmission, and dual exhaust) was a high-performance package available on various Oldsmobile models, featuring a range of engines, including the legendary 455 cubic-inch V8. With its aggressive styling, bold stripes, and sport-tuned suspension, the 442 delivers exceptional acceleration, handling, and braking capabilities. As a symbol of Oldsmobile's commitment to innovation and performance, the 442 remains a beloved classic among muscle car enthusiasts, representing the perfect blend of raw power, style, and nostalgia, with its reputation as one of the most iconic and sought-after muscle cars of all time.

[mensfactory]

1953 Siata 208S Spider

Siata is an acronym for Società Italiana Auto Trasformazione Accessori, the Turin-based firm founded in 1926 by Giorgio Ambrosini, and which ceased production in 1970. 

Much like Abarth, Siata developed its business by manufacturing performance parts for Fiat, gaining greater exposure after World War II as motorsport came back to the fore in Europe and the Americas. As 750 cc-powered race cars grew in displacement, Siata-modified vehicles gained prominence and the attention of stateside racers like Briggs Cunningham and Ernie McAfee. The latter was a Los Angeles–based importer who drove one of the first Siata-enhanced examples in the 1953 Carrera Panamericana race.

Fiat, meanwhile, had developed a 2.0-liter V-8 engine for its luxury sports car, the Otto Vu. While only 49 examples of that model were constructed, there remained additional Fiat V-8 engines that were acquired by Siata to power its new 208S Spider, unveiled in 1952. Only 33 examples were bodied by Carrozzeria Rocca Motta, of Turin, from 1953 to 1955. The car was not only powerful for its day, but supremely beautiful.

Designed by Giovanni Michelotti, these perfectly proportioned roadsters defined the iconic look of the era’s rugged sports cars. Equally stunning was the 208 CS, a coupe version of which only 18 were made, 11 bodied by Balbo and seven by Stabilimenti Farina. Topped with twin Weber carburetors and tuned by Siata, Fiat’s 2.0-liter OHV alloy V-8 engine develops more than 125 hp at 6,000 rpm, which is good enough to give the car a top speed of nearly 125 mph.

[hirocimacruiser]

HKS ENGINE SYSTEM 5A-G

JUST STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR AND YOU'RE IN THE RACING ZONE. HIGH POWER AND EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD RESPONSE IS YOURS WITH THE HKS 4A-GEU TWIN CAM TUNING KIT.

The pinnacle of mechanical tune. HKS 5A-GEU Twin Cam

4A-GEU continues to make good progress on circuits and dirt roads around the country. HKS focused on this engine from the beginning of development and increased the bore to 1800cc. And now, we have completed 5A-GEU twin cam tuning as part of HKS System Technology. Newly developed poncam. Unique forged crankshaft. Solex twin carburetor specifications (race & dirt), etc. Levin, Trueno, and MR-2 developed into mecha tune pole sitters. The result is a remarkable increase in torque. It brings out the best of the accelerator work that only a twin cam can offer. Compatible with a wide range of specifications from street to race and dirt specifications. A new solo run has already begun.

5A-GEU TWIN CAM TUNING PRICE LIST.

FUEL COMPUTER

This F-con is an ideal microcomputer control system that constantly detects the engine load condition and adjusts the appropriate amount of fuel injection.

F-con set price ¥78,800

SLD Speed ​​Limit Defensor

Attached to computer-controlled vehicles. Disables the limiter, which normally operates at 180km/h. Wiring can be done with just one touch. HKS electronic parts are compatible with a wide range of vehicles, from normal cars to tuned cars.

Standard price ¥14,800

TWIN POWER

This is the latest high-performance ignition tuning part that combines two functions: CDI, which is the most advanced of current ignition systems, and full transistor ignition.

This is an ideal ignition system that provides good starting performance, appropriate ignition over the entire range, and extended response, with no power loss.

Standard price ¥58.000

HKS

HKS Sales Co., Ltd. Address: 418-02 Phone 0544-54-10770 220 Kamisuide, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture If you would like the 1984 edition of the HKS All Catalog, please pay 4,500 yen by registered mail and the listed products. If you would like to receive materials, please enclose the product name, materials, and request ticket, and send it to HKS Sales at the above address.

[rismachine]

Dressing the 2276cc....

Dual EMPI 48 EPC carburetors on tall CB Performance manifolds bolted on. Carburetors have been cleaned, floats set, and jetted. Alert viewers may have noticed that the @vintagespeed.taiwan linkage installation started in the previous post. The threaded rods went on next.

@msdperformance 8mm street fire wires were then popped on. These were built from a bulk cut to length kit, allowing me to route them in front of the shroud. This was done to clean up the appearance and keep them clear of the carburetor linkage.

Exhaust was ordered this past week and will hopefully be here soon. Other than that, the list of needs is short: a new belt, oil cooler ducts, firewall tin, fuel and oil hose plumbing.

Quick specs: 82mm x 94mm, SLR XR296, Porsche rods, ported 42x37 heads, 8.6:1 compression - this one is going in a Bus.

This one is coming off the stand to make room for another build in the clean assembly room. Stay tuned.

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[kimyoonmiauthor]

Story Theory: Detail v. Description

So yes, it varies worldwide and by different contexts.

I first posted this on Nanowrimo, which then got used on Writing Excuses by Brandon Sanderson. So I think it's fair to steal it back. As I said, I LOVE extended analogies and at the time no one was making a distinction and a lot of people don't.

Up front: Neither are evil. They are both tools in the toolbox, and how you use them is important. Yes, it varies by context, country, etc. So yes, there are judgment calls.

Definitions

Description is a long introductory paragraph which might carry an emotion, but often doesn't really have the character in it.

Detail is integrated bits of stick-out information.

Analogy

If you have a car, you don't need to know exactly how the carburetor works, what the model of the engine is, what color the exhaust pipe is. But you might want to know that it is red and has flame decals, especially, say if it's a mystery and that's a KEY bit of information to crack the case. If you describe the car, then you're getting every last bit about the make model, the carburetor, etc. That's a description.

But if you're getting the detail, then that's the flame decals.

Theories on how to apply these tools and when to cut.

Description is usually used for slow action, taking a breath, discovery, to slow action down, and generally to set up scenery. Sometimes it's used to set up a character that's new to the narrating character. The key here is that the character must be new to the narrating character, not to the reader.

You cut it when it's the opposite. You want to speed up the action. You don't want to take a breath. It's all action, morality, or conflict. And you aren't setting up scenery/scenery is not key yet.

Detail is a quick in and out of something that is DIFFERENT or STICKS OUT.

Hey, your friend is wearing is bright green sweater, you're going to notice that.

Why cut it all out?

The person has a sensory disability. (I'd urge you to up the other information the character does have in this case)

The person isn't very self aware of anything.

The character narrating isn't very observant, or only observant in certain situations (ADHD and hyper focus can be played with this way)

The character is super self-absorbed

Likewise, if the character is observant, very self-aware, very tuned into others, then these things should increase, BUT when you pick it out, make sure it has purpose. Like the little bit of cereal on his collar and baby food on his shirt pocket tells you he's struggling with his baby.

Examples

Description:

MRS. Rachel Lynde lived just where the Avonlea main road dipped down into a little hollow, fringed with alders and ladies’ eardrops and traversed by a brook that had its source away back in the woods of the old Cuthbert place; it was reputed to be an intricate, headlong brook in its earlier course through those woods, with dark secrets of pool and cascade; but by the time it reached Lynde’s Hollow it was a quiet, well-conducted little stream, for not even a brook could run past Mrs. Rachel Lynde’s door without due regard for decency and decorum; it probably was conscious that Mrs. Rachel was sitting at her window, keeping a sharp eye on everything that passed, from brooks and children up, and that if she noticed anything odd or out of place she would never rest until she had ferreted out the whys and wherefores thereof. --Anne of Green Gables, opening line.

This also characterizes Mrs. Lynde.

Detail:

And yet here was Matthew Cuthbert, at half-past three on the afternoon of a busy day, placidly driving over the hollow and up the hill; moreover, he wore a white collar and his best suit of clothes, which was plain proof that he was going out of Avonlea; and he had the buggy and the sorrel mare, which betokened that he was going a considerable distance. Now, where was Matthew Cuthbert going and why was he going there? --Anne of Green Gables, LM Montgomery

The bolded bits are details, because they stick out to the narrating character, Mrs Lynde.

What should description and detail include?

It's best to include these with an emotion attached, instead of listing them off.

So it's not chocolate chip cookies.

It's grandmother's chocolate chip cookies she made every Sunday without fail. Eating the gooey center made me cry as I stared at the recipe again in her dusty recipe box.

Aim the detail/description at an emotion, or at least towards your story driver. You can see that in even the Anne of Green Gables passage. There is a non-stated emotion in the first paragraph.

With emotion, BTW, doesn't mean writing the previous as,

I ate grandmother's chocolate chip cookies and I felt sad. I looked at the dusty recipe box.

No. Don't tell the emotion. Show the unique way your character has it. Because another character Might face a similar situation and sniff bravely.

Sensory information:

Sight

Color, texture, props, items.

Taste

salty, umame, sweet, aromas, bitter, etc.

C'mon leverage your literary super power as a novel writer.

Hearing

This is often good to combine with sight. For example, the creak of the wooden wheels ad the gravel crunched below in the grand courtyard.

Smell

People who don't go outside forget the smell of everything except food. People *smell*. Flowers smell like things. Smells are carried on the wind. You can't do this in movies, but you can in books. Make your character have this experience.

Touch

Smooth, rough, velvety? Up this for books. Make those screenwriters hate you.

Interoception- sensations from inside the body Belly grumbled with hunger. So tired. Headache.

Vestibular sense (balance) Is the character balanced all of the time?

Time information

What time of day is it? What time of year is it?

Place information

I'm guilty of forgetting to include the setting. But also, you should include where your character is in space. If you're lost, then draw a map with an x and colored pencils every time you move the character.

I also cheat by using programs like Sketch up, the Sims, etc. Make sure your characters don't jump in space. Color code as needed.

If they are up a mountain, down a mountain, about to cross a river, all of these should have a cascading effect on the character and the interactions. Don't forget that the place information should influence how the dialogue is said.

Weather. Don't forget what season it is. If it's sunny all of the time, I'm suspicious, especially if you've set it in England. WTH. Make sure your weather patterns match.

Dreary rain. Sunny. Snowing.

What do characters look like? What are their expressions?

Don't tell what the emotions are. Talk me through how they usually are when they are sad, or playing more than one emotion at a time. If you're limited on time, push it through dialogue.

What does the clothing, food, or customs look like?

The white shirt up there, for example is fast.

So across cultures this varies a bit.

Long descriptions of scenery is more Chinese, as well as describing the characters who usually get long info. Tone set up is usually done by description in traditional Zuni tales.

In Korean, there might be a setting set up with tone and theme attached.

Descriptions might be longer in Japanese works to set up a certain mood.

But I think it's worth it to look at those cultures and how they are pulling it off and what techniques you can learn from them doing it that way. What does the story gain, what does it communicate, how do you feel? How do people of that culture feel about the work? If you're a writer you need to be concerned about more than yourself when it comes to techniques.

Generally, when you're faced with a work that's unfamiliar, try to feel out what it's trying to accomplish by doing it that way and you learn much more than by rejecting it.

But imagine you could be masterful enough to have a scenery description that could set up mood, tone, voice of the story, and the theme all at once because you combed through other people's techniques to arrive there. Wouldn't you feel smug especially if you managed to do all of that in 40 words or less? (English, granted). I think I would.

[izder456]

Why StumpWM is good for me as an Autistic Adult with ADHD

being audhd, i can tend to struggle with diverting attention away from something as well as keeping focus on something at the same time.

sound confusing? good…me too.

half of my brain desperately wants me to finish a task, whereas the other wants me to take-on 14 other tasks simultaneously. this makes doing anything productive for an extended period of time absolutely grueling.

i find treating mouse (rat) focus and real (keyboard) focus as completely different types of focus in the ratpoison-style binds of stumpwm really refreshing, for this reason.

i can have my terminal window active in “real” focus, while scrolling/clicking with the rat is just fine on my firefox window right next to it.

and if i want to move real (keyboard) focus? i stay on the keyboard and move it with keybinds.

no manual overhead in what i have to do. its like having my two brains work together, yet independently from eachother in a sorta of parallel harmony.

yes its much more manual, but i feel it genuinely helps me keep mentally organized.

i have to consciously move my brain to the next task like my brain already does. now i can split my productivity down into what actually matters: the emacs sly repl. (jk, its usually an eMail client or my browser)

my wm of choice lets me think linearly, and gives me the time to transition when i want to. it doesn’t give me any helping hands in transitioning focus, and i really love how direct my input is when using it. its like driving a well tuned LADA with manual transmission and a dial carburetor and i fucking love it.

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[nikkiruncks]

Some Jackie Burkhart fixes (in tune with season 1-2 Jackie)

Saw @einsteinsugly’s wanted to add some more.

Red (original version): Okay, I think we’re nearly set up for business, (to Hyde) thanks for helping or, uh (to Jackie) standing around saying (imitates Jackie) “Ew, grease”

Red (fixed): Okay, I think we’re nearly set up for business, (to Hyde) thanks for helping and, uh (to Jackie) threatening to kick anyone who overfills the carburetor.

Jackie (fixed): I can’t help that I’m good at everything Mr.Forman. Being prettier and smarter than everyone here can really be a curse sometimes.

[diabolus1exmachina]

Maserati Mistral 

The Maserati Mistral, named after a cold northerly wind of southern France, was the successor to the iconic 3500 GT, it was also the first in a series of classic Maseratis to be given the name of a wind. It was offered both in Coupe and Spyder form. 828 coupés and 125 spyders were built in total. Maggiora of Turin supplied both bodies under contract. The Mistral is the last model from the "Casa del Tridente" or “House of the Trident” to have the famous straight six cylinder, twin-spark, double overhead cam engine, as fitted to the Maserati 250F Grand Prix cars that won 8 Grand Prix between 1954 and 1960 and one F1 World Championship in 1957 driven by Juan Manuel Fangio. The engine also featured hemispherical combustion chambers and was fed by a Lucas indirect fuel injection system which was novelty at the time for Italian car manufacturers. Although the Lucas fuel injection system enhances performance, quite a few owners, especially in the U.S. have converted their cars to Weber carburetors due to difficulties in tuning the system properly, the cost being a loss of resale value due to non-originality. The Lucas fuel system is reliable, and needs little attention when rebuilt and initially adjusted by an expert machinist or master mechanic. Sometimes Bosch pumps are used; although not stock, they offer availability and parts, and are not visible due to their location. Regular use of the automobile prolongs the life of the many Lucas "rubber" seals, while also preventing blockages in the injector's. Several American owners have reported a significant performance increase when changing over from Weber carburetor's to the correct (mechanical) Lucas fuel injection. Maserati subsequently moved on to V8 engines for their later production cars to keep up with the demand for ever more powerful machines. There were three engine variants fitted to the Mistral; 3500, 3700 and 4,000 cc. The most sought after derivative is the 4000 cc model. Only the earliest of the Mistrals were equipped with the 3500 cc engine. Unusually, the body was offered in both aluminum and, from 1967, in steel but no one is quite sure as to how many of each were built. Use of the aluminum body panels had no effect on the performance of the Mistral. The mixture of the aluminum body on a steel substructure can lead to corrosion due to the dissimilar metals. The automobile was standard with a five speed transmission from ZF and also had four wheel solid disc brakes. As was Maserati's practice at the time the front suspension was independent while the rear made do with a solid axle. Speed for the 3.7 liter engine and the 4.0 liter engine was around 7 seconds or a little better and the top speed was around 140 mph (225 km/h) to 145 mph (233 km/h). When leaving the factory the Maserati Mistral originally fitted Pirelli Cinturato 205VR15 tyres (CN72) on Borrani wire wheels. 3500 engine was mounted only in a spyder model, with just 12 made, alongside with 76 of Spyder 3.7 and 37 of Spyder 4.0 versions. Of all spyders 20 were right hand drive models. The body which had been designed by Pietro Frua was first shown in a preview at the Salone Internazionale dell'Automobile di Torino in November 1963. The Maserati Mistral is generally considered as one of the most beautiful Maseratis of all time. It is also often confused to the very similar looking but larger and more powerful AC Frua, which was a Frua design as well.

[t-top-apologist]

So here’s the deal. I’ve got a small block. Two barrel carb. Runs like a dream (read: recently upgraded to “doesn’t sound like a asthmatic raccoon rolling down a flight of stairs in a metal trash can” when you start it up). So naturally I want to throw off the entire equilibrium and mess with the fuel system.

Swapping fuel pumps is fine. Adding a metal fuel filter where the plastic one (imagine a water balloon filled with gasoline sitting directly next to the exhaust headers. Now imagine something less safe than that) sits right now is a good idea. Not what I’m going for. I want Hilborn fuel injection.

Just the name “Hilborn fuel injection” harkens back to a time when people put little beer kegs full of fuel on the front of their Chevy 210s—imagine slapping a water balloon full of gasoline on the bumper of the car you’re currently axle hopping nose-first into a concrete barrier—and called corvettes without carburetors “fuelies,” which is surprisingly not an Australian slur for gas station attendants.

Ignore all the talk about mechanical fuel delivery. I don’t own a diesel and therefore leave that sort of thing to the special breed of freak that owns an Alfa Romeo. All you need to know is that the unhinged assemblies of gears and ball valves required to do what God designed the carburetor for are really just a big excuse to run those shiny chromed intake trumpets on a car.

You know when BMW guys talk about ITBs? Has nothing to do with irritable bowels. It’s 100% an excuse to put intake trumpets on the side of their engine. It looks cool, just not as cool as eight of those trumpets strapped to the top of your V8 hate machine. And I want that. Except I’m lazy, and according to the niche forums I visit tuning mechanical fuel injection is as pleasant as sticking your hand in a rusty toaster when done right and will ensure you get your steps in on the walk home when done wrong.

Could I simply buy a $1500 carburetor replacement electronic fuel injection setup that requires five bolts and about as many brain cells to install? Sure. I could also live my life as a productive member of society. That would involve living a lifestyle where I pay someone to tune the MFI for me. Both of these things a blow to my personal reputation as “the local skinflint” and my personal devotion to making things harder for myself. So rather than shell out for vintage MFI setups, I turned to the world of EFI. Surely the modern fanatics for Fratzogs and Rat Fink memorabilia would have made enough ruckus for to spark a Hilborn EFI lookalike.

Unfortunately, as far as I can tell they only built them for big blocks. My little hot rod’s factory small block is doomed never to host those shiny little intake trumpets. Sure I could swap in a big block, but when I sat this one next to my dilapidated street machine I began to consider the fact that this is a lot of effort for a lowly hot rod. At the heart of things I’m just as lazy as I am determined to make things harder for myself, and so I decided I need to find something else to put the big block in.

What was the question again? Oh, what am I going to do with the rolling chassis Lola T70 replica behind me?

[wheelsgoroundincircles]

1962 Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge: Unleashing the Power of Muscle

1962 Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge

In 1962, a new era of muscle cars emerged, radiating brilliance and power. Chrysler led the way with their groundbreaking Max Wedge lineup, introducing the world to the fusion of unitized-body construction and the high-performance ram-tuned dual-carbureted 413 CI engine. Among these legends was the Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge, a remarkable vehicle that holds a significant place in automotive history.

1962 Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge

1962 Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge

The First Super Stock Max Wedge with Manual Transmission According to the esteemed Chrysler Registry and the meticulous documentation by Darrell Davis, this specific Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge holds a groundbreaking distinction—it was the first Super Stock model equipped with a manual transmission. The car’s odometer displays a mere 6,593 miles and has undergone a meticulous restoration process to return it to its original specifications. Notably, the engine has been upgraded, boasting a dyno-proven power output exceeding 500 HP.

1962 Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge

Unleashing the Power of the 413 CI V-8 Engine The 1962 Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge was powered by the formidable 413 CI V-8 engine. This was the first iteration of Chrysler’s renowned ram induction system, featuring a cross-ram intake manifold meticulously designed to optimize engine efficiency. The engine’s performance was further enhanced by the utilization of cast-iron header-style manifolds, which were rarely preserved but featured in this exceptional vehicle. Dale Reed of California refreshed the engine around 300 miles ago, ensuring its optimal performance. The correct Carter AFB carburetors reside beneath dual black air cleaners, accentuated by carefully placed decals.

1962 Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge

1962 Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge

A Unique Manual Transmission Experience One of the distinctive aspects of this Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge is its manual transmission. Unlike its automatic counterparts, this car delivers a unique driving experience through its floor-mounted shifter, allowing the driver to truly feel the power at their fingertips. Paired with a full aftermarket exhaust equipped with cutouts and the robust 8 ¾ Chrysler differential, this Max Wedge offers an exhilarating ride for those who crave the thrill of the open road.

1962 Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge

Captivating Style and Authenticity The exterior of this Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge embodies the spirit of the era. Finished in captivating light blue paint, it exudes a timeless charm. The interior features a complementary blue cloth-and-vinyl combination, while the white-and-blue two-tone trim adds an elegant touch. The front and rear bench seats provide comfort, and the radio delete plate pays homage to the car’s performance-focused nature. Notably, it features a knee-knocker S-W column-mounted tachometer and a beautifully presented trio of rubber pedals. The car’s attention to detail is evident throughout, with the inclusion of circa-1962 chrome fonts, single-lens tail lamps, and OEM steel wheels adorned with poverty-type hubcaps.

1962 Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge

1962 Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge

Provenance and Documentation Accompanying this Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge is a wealth of provenance and documentation that adds to its allure. It includes the original OEM IBM punch card and build sheet, which serve as a testament to its authenticity. Additionally, the window sticker provides insight into its original specifications, while the dyno sheet confirms its impressive horsepower rating. Vintage photos capture the car’s early years when it was part of a famous drag car collection, showcasing its illustrious past.

1962 Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge

1962 Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge

Conclusion The 1962 Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge stands as a testament to the golden age of muscle cars. With its groundbreaking manual transmission configuration, powerful 413 CI V-8 engine, and captivating style, it represents the pinnacle of Mopar’s storied performance heritage. Meticulously restored to its original glory, this Max Wedge allows enthusiasts to experience a bygone era’s raw power and timeless charm.

FAQs: How many miles does the 1962 Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge have? The odometer of the 1962 Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge reads 6,593 miles. Who documented the Chrysler Registry for this particular car? The meticulous documentation of the Chrysler Registry for this car was done by Darrell Davis. Has the engine of the 1962 Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge been upgraded? Yes, the engine of this Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge has been upgraded to a dyno-proven 500-plus HP. What is the significance of the 413 CI V-8 engine in this car? The 413 CI V-8 engine in this car was the first to receive Chrysler’s shortened version of ram induction, known as the cross-ram intake. It maximizes engine efficiency and pairs it with rarely preserved cast-iron header-style manifolds. What documentation and provenance come with this Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge? This Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge comes with various documentation, including the OEM IBM punch card, build sheet, window sticker, dyno sheet confirming horsepower rating, and vintage photos of its early years as part of a famous drag car collection.

[livingobserver]

Back to Fun..., Dirt Roads and Friends.

Back "in the day". If you really liked the person you were with you allowed them to sit on the hood of your car. Especially on cool fall evenings and the hood was still warmed from the engine. If I let you sit on the hood of my muscle car. '69 Plymouth Satellite .318c cubic inch, or Fury .383 MAG. cubic inch... You knew I was cool with you. I remember the Tongue River Canyon in Wyoming. Bonfires with our Hot Rods parked around it. We were couples (mostly). and we all sat on the hood of our cars drinking Boones Farm Strawberry Hill wine, and/or Mad Dog 20/20 sometimes even some Ever Clear if we were really looking to get piss assed drunk..., out of imitation goat skin bags, keeping our asses warm on the hoods. Staring into the fire and talking life and the day we had racing the dirt road between Dayton, Wyoming and passed PK Ranch, all the way to the Forbes Ranch It was treacherous racing. Every roadside ditch had your name on it and there was barely enough room on the roads for two cars to be side by side standing still, let alone racing. We were all pretty good at it. We all had "Beater Stock Cars" you could buy for under $500 and worked at muscling them up for racing. When you didn't have to worry about a damned computer. We would beat them into the dirt then go buy another. Dirt roads will eat tires as well. None of us had the type of jobs you'd get rich on. I drove my Dad nuts. I was a Horseman on a Ranch there. But it was a whole lot easier then, to have a hell of good time without a lot of money. If you knew how to have fun without a lot of money. I really do wonder how I managed to not only live through it, but come out of it without a scratch. You can still have fun without a lot of money today. If you are willing to shift your priorities to suit the conditions. Give that expensive crap up. Go buy a beater, no matter what it is, and have fun. You just won't be able to tweak that carburetors four barrel screws anymore while listening to the engine unles it's a model made before 1978 or there abouts. I could tell if my settings were right and the engine timing was where I needed it just by listening to it. Those days are gone. You can't tune a battery operated Golf Cart/Car and you should hang your head in shame if you show up with one, to a race party on a Wyoming dirt road. Just say'n.

[jm217274]

A Japanese Tuner Builds a 900+ Horse power supra

Smokey Kazuhiko Nagata is a popular Japanese tuner in the car community, known for founding the company Top Secret. However, before gaining recognition in the tuner world, he began as a student with a strong interest in modifying and building automotive parts. This passion began with a motorcycle gifted to him by his father when he was young. However, when he finally acquired a car, he drove it to school and parked it in the faculty parking lot, leading to his expulsion.

Fortunately, one of his neighbors heard about his situation and helped Kazuhiko Nagata secure a job at Toyota. Unfortunately, this job didn't last long because he was so obsessed with tuning his car during work hours. Eventually, Toyota discovered his activities and terminated his employment.

Undeterred, Nagata sought another job in the tuning and fabrication industry, eventually finding a position at Trust/Greddy. Initially, his role there primarily involved packaging parts such as exhausts, carburetors, turbochargers, and various other components. However, his passion for tuning and modifying cars resurfaced, leading him to experiment with his own vehicle using parts from the shop.

The shop's owner eventually discovered his secret endeavors, but instead of reprimanding him, found Nagata's work fascinating and impressive. This marked the beginning of Top Secret, as the two of them decided to keep Nagata's activities under wraps.

Afterward, Smokey Nagata traveled to London with his highly customized Toyota Mk4 Supra, engaging in some unlawful behavior, such as performing burnouts on highways and exceeding speed limits with an unregistered vehicle. Nagata also gained renown for building a Supra with a modified V12 engine, a groundbreaking achievement at the time, along with numerous aerodynamic upgrades and aggressive body kits.

This is the mk4 supra which he put a v12 engine to.

[cosmicoceanfic]

fuck it posts Claireverse two electric boogaloo

season six

“Bananaaaaaas,” Claire sings as Dean puts breakfast on the table. “Bananas, bananas, bananas, bananaaaaaaaaaas.”

“Time for the banana song, huh?”

“I like the banana song.”

“Yeah, it’s a pretty good tune.” Dean sips his coffee. “You remember what we talked about, okay, kid? No more hair pulling.” Claire hmphs. “Claire. Come on. What’s the rule?”

“Only hair pullin’ if there’s demons,” she mumbles.

“That’s right. Only hair pulling if there’s demons. Is Stacey at daycare a demon?”

“Maybe.”

“No, she isn’t.” Dean puts his mug on the table. “Sounds like someone doesn’t want to go to Grandpa Bobby’s for the weekend after I pick them up early from daycare.”

“Noooooooooooo,” Claire whines. “Papa, I wanna go to Grandpa Bobby’s!”

“You do?”

“Yes!”

“Well then, someone’s just gonna have to stay away from hair pulling today, huh?”

She pouts. “Fine.”

“Atta girl.” Dean’s not opposed to a little blackmail to get ahead in parenting. “Come on. Eat your breakfast and I’ll let you choose the music on the way over to the daycare, okay?” Claire brightens and immediately shoves a gigantic chunk of banana into her mouth. He huffs out a laugh. “Okay, okay, Claire, not that fast, okay? You’ll choke.”

+

“Grandpa Bobby!” Claire hollers as soon as Bobby opens the door. He leans down to catch her and haul her up into his arms.

“Hey, kiddo!”

“Papa swore at a crossing guard.”

“Well, that wasn’t very friendly of him.”

Dean scowls. Fucking Deborah has it out for him- he knows it, she knows it, Lisa knows it even though she insists she doesn’t, everybody knows it. “Hi, Bobby.”

“Hey, kid.”

“What’re we doin’ this weekend?”

“I’m gonna show you how a carburetor works and Rufus is gonna swing through town and he offered to take you down by the pond so you can go looking for tadpoles.”

Claire beams. “I love tadpoles!”

“Good luck getting her to sit still long enough to look at a carburetor.” Dean puts the bag with Claire’s stuff in it on the floor.

“I have my ways.”

“Chocolate?” Claire asks hopefully.

“Could be, could be.”

Dean groans. “Bobby, don’t pump my kid full of sugar and then stick her on a car ride home with me.”

“Can’t help you.” Bobby looks at Claire. “Say goodbye to your dad, kid, before he takes all my chocolate.”

Claire waves. “Bye, Papa!”

Dean leans in and kisses her forehead lightly. “Bye, chickadee. Be good for Grandpa Bobby, okay?”

“Uh-huh.”

+

“You’re hysterical, man.”

Dean laughs, taking a sip of his water. “Why?”

Sid grins. “You get all excited for that kid to have weekends at her grandfather’s and then you’re all mopey once she’s gone.”

“Hey, what can I say, I like having the kid around.”

“This whole suburbia thing really suits you, huh?”

Dean snorts. “Shockingly, yeah.”

“Yeah? You’ve traveled around a lot, then?”

“Mm-hmm. Yeah, my whole life, pretty much.”

“And?”

Dean shrugs, feeling a little needled. “I don’t know.”

“Aw, come on, man, I’ve been to your place! I’ve watched football with you. I’ve played with your kid. Don’t you think I’ve earned at least a couple gory details?”

Dean sighs. “There's not much to tell, you know? It's, uh... we lived on the road... I took, uh, crap jobs that nobody else wanted.”

“Like?” Sid prompts.

“Like...” Dean flails. “Pest control.”

“Really? Pest control.”

“Yeah. You get to work with a partner. You get to help people. You have no idea what's in some people's walls. It could eat 'em alive.”

“Yeesh.” Sid takes a sip of his beer. “So Claire’s mom was your partner?”

“No, Claire’s mom. Uh. That’s complicated. Her mom was…” Bizarrely, Cas’ face flashes across his mind. “An angel. She was an angel. But she’s… not around. Not really.” Not for Dean, anyway. “Claire still talks to her all the time. It’s. Yeah. It’s complicated.”

“I’m sorry, man, I didn’t mean to-“

“You didn’t know. It was, uh. My brother, actually. We got up to some… crazy shit. But he’s… not really around, either. Besides, those days are gone. It was harder once Claire came into the picture, but now…”

“You're practically respectable.”

Dean blinks, thrown. “Yeah. Wow. I guess so. That's kind of scary, actually.” Kinda nice, though. Claire deserves to be respectable.

The waitress comes up and hands Sid their receipt. “Thanks, guys.” She brushes a hand against Dean as she goes.

“I think she likes you,” Sid tells him as she walks away.

Dean huffs, amused, as he sees the name and number written on the back of the receipt. “Yeah, you think?” He shows Sid, who groans.

“What is it with you? Like, every time!”

“Chicks dig single fathers, man.”

“You gonna keep it?”

“Nah.” Dean rips it in two. “Just wanna… focus on raising Claire for a little while.”

“I dunno, man, Claire’s gone for the weekend, just you in that big apartment all alone…”

He snorts. “That apartment ain’t big, Sid.”

“…yeah, fair enough.”

“I’m happy where I’m at, man.” Dean stands, shrugging on his jacket. “I’ve got my kid, I’ve got my home, I’ve got my friends. What else do I need?”