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Re: Got my new hotrod mag 2day. and in the trash it went
[Re: 70blackfish]
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12/14/10 01:19 AM
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topbrent
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"LS engine swap, dyno, bla bla bla..."
Get used to reading about LS engines and LS related engine swaps, as it is a look into the future of the rest of the hobby.
The reasons you tossed it out are the reasons I purchased it.
Welcome to the future.
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Re: Got my new hotrod mag 2day. and in the trash it went
[Re: 70blackfish]
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12/14/10 01:20 AM
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Moparnut426
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I agree!! I liked the HOT funn car chick right up, but that it!! Too many "newr checy" LS whatever Builds in there. Yada Yada yada chevy chevy chevy, BLA BLA BLA!!! Its no wonder its the most molested, abused, used up piece of crap on the hot rod market.
Rant OVER!!
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Re: Got my new hotrod mag 2day. and in the trash it went
[Re: Crizila]
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12/14/10 12:59 PM
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I almost made a similar post after reading the Holeshot article on page 10 last night. I wish Freiburger would sell the Rumble Bee to someone who actually appreciates it. I'm sick of his constant jabs and condescending banter about his Hemi. I'm sorry he's disappointed in the numbers, and the drive ability isn't on par with todays hot rods. Either appreciate it for the 90's icon that it is, or throw a couple hair driers and some fuel injection on that [Edited by Moparts - Family Friendly Site - Keep it clean] and enjoy the damn car.
Ya, the LS engine is pretty bad ass, but that doesn't mean you should dedicate an entire magazine to the damn thing. Is the GM High Tech magazine still around? If so, this crap belongs there. If not, well maybe you found the reason?
Later,
Greg
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Re: Got my new hotrod mag 2day. and in the trash it went
[Re: gsmopar]
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12/14/10 01:11 PM
12/14/10 01:11 PM
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an8sec70cuda
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I almost made a similar post after reading the Holeshot article on page 10 last night. I wish Freiburger would sell the Rumble Bee to someone who actually appreciates it. I'm sick of his constant jabs and condescending banter about his Hemi. I'm sorry he's disappointed in the numbers, and the drive ability isn't on par with todays hot rods. Either appreciate it for the 90's icon that it is, or throw a couple hair driers and some fuel injection on that [Edited by Moparts - Family Friendly Site - Keep it clean] and enjoy the damn car.
Ya, the LS engine is pretty bad ass, but that doesn't mean you should dedicate an entire magazine to the damn thing. Is the GM High Tech magazine still around? If so, this crap belongs there. If not, well maybe you found the reason?
Later,
Greg
 Not to mention this month's issue of Car Craft is all about the LS engines too. 
CHIP
'70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60
'69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60
'71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75
'73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75
'90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt
'06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
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Re: Got my new hotrod mag 2day. and in the trash it went
[Re: gsmopar]
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12/14/10 01:15 PM
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too much LS crap.....it's a reflection of the times, the LS is really the only show in town in terms of new development, so in a way this hot rod is more a reflection of the way the aftermarket is going, I would think a SEMA or PRI show would be very much another LS love fest as well. But 15 yrs ago 90% of the content was 5.0 ford and before that is was SBC. I'm sick of it too....and I HAVE an LS2 in my work truck! I'm even more sick of Engine Masters....the one book that on the surface should appeal to gearheads and it has nearly ZERO technical content of any value!! Try to get any technical insight into the competitors engines....zilch! Pick head from column 'a" and cam from column 'b' and here's a list of our sponsors where you can buy them is not tech....sorry! Car Magazines are little more than thinly veiled catalogues anymore.  Bring back the old Super Stock & Drag Illustrated...at least it treated us gearheads with some intelligence.
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Re: Got my new hotrod mag 2day. and in the trash it went
[Re: gsmopar]
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12/14/10 01:17 PM
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i am more sick of reading about mopars with huge engines that run 11s in the mopar mags and that is why i spend the majority of my time on here when i want to read something. have you ever read about a mopar in a magazine that is more interesting than Brad Hs challenger? Nope, didnt think so i found the LS head article interesting 
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Re: Got my new hotrod mag 2day. and in the trash it went
[Re: sixpackgut]
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12/14/10 01:22 PM
12/14/10 01:22 PM
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an8sec70cuda
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i am more sick of reading about mopars with huge engines that run 11s in the mopar mags and that is why i spend the majority of my time on here when i want to read something. have you ever read about a mopar in a magazine that is more interesting than Brad Hs challenger? Nope, didnt think so
i found the LS head article interesting
I love me some LS engines, don't get me wrong, but the latest Hot Rod and Car Craft are literally full of them.
I probably won't be renewing my mopar muscle subscription next time around. 99% of the cars they feature are not impressive in the least and half the magazine is late model "hemi" crap.
CHIP
'70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60
'69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60
'71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75
'73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75
'90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt
'06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
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Re: Got my new hotrod mag 2day. and in the trash it went
[Re: an8sec70cuda]
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12/14/10 02:32 PM
12/14/10 02:32 PM
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383man
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Bring back the old Super Stock & Drag Illustrated...at least it treated us gearheads with some intelligence.
Amen to that. I loved the old SS&DI mag. Dont need to read about any of the new stuff in a Mopar Muscle mag and I would not take Hot Rod and Car Craft if you gave them to me free. They have always been Chevy biased with to much Chevy crap in all their mags. And the last thing I want to read about is the L whatever eng.
I also agree Mopar Muscle has way to much new Hemi stuff and eng builds in every issue. Ron
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Re: Got my new hotrod mag 2day. and in the trash it went
[Re: an8sec70cuda]
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12/14/10 02:39 PM
12/14/10 02:39 PM
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racealittle
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The reason for all the LS hype is due to it eventually becoming the only California smog legal engine for the future of hot rodding. That is what I heard on a number of television shows. The smog legal crate engines are already being produced from a number of sources.
It is simply going to replace the 350 chev that automatically went into everything.
Too many cars, too many parts, too little coin, too little space to work in, too little time left to make it all happen!
Update: down to one ride, still too many parts, a little more jingle in the pocket, gaining space, and it's going to happen this year!
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Re: Got my new hotrod mag 2day. and in the trash it went
[Re: 70blackfish]
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12/14/10 04:47 PM
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organ
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i love reading about the new stuff! time marches on, and the mags can't stick with the old stuff forever. i find it fascinating that these new engines are so optimized, and yet you huff 'em a little and make four digit hp reliably. i think the old engines are covered pretty well overall. like the old chev "w" build a while back. cool stuff. it's fun to watch engines evolve.
for what is the good life if not doing things thoughtfully?
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Re: Got my new hotrod mag 2day. and in the trash it went
[Re: Streetwize]
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12/14/10 04:51 PM
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Car Magazines are little more than thinly veiled catalogues anymore.
Pretty much all magazines now are. I bow hunt, turkey hunt and crappie fish, all of the magazines that I once subscribed to (with the exception KY Afield ) are that way now. The story will read, I picked up my (insert mfg name) rifle loaded with (insert mgf name) ammo and found the deer through the(insert mfg name) scope............. 
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Re: Got my new hotrod mag 2day. and in the trash it went
[Re: justinp61]
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12/14/10 07:26 PM
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wait till that 5.0l cammer ford motor hits..
it will be all about that motor too..
the Coyote!!!!
these guys are stuck in a rutt..
365" Iron J heads,,3480lbs best 1.39 60ft on SS springs.10.54,124 mph ...6.67 1/8th et.average 60fts 1.46 w/ small cam &.063 no2 pill tagged & insured
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Re: Got my new hotrod mag 2day. and in the trash it went
[Re: cheapstreetdustr]
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12/14/10 08:00 PM
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slantzilla
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A buddy of mine did an engine build up for Hot Rod a few years ago. In it he used some really odd parts that I had never seen him even recommend before. I asked him why? His answer was that even though he didn't want to use the parts, the magazine made him use them because the suppliers were big advertisers. Yes, the mags are no more than catalogs. I let all my car mag subscriptions expire years ago. Last time I flew to Vegas I bought a Hot Rod at the airport before I went to my gate. It was full of LS motor stuff. I didn't really mind because I have an LS-1 in my Goat. 
"Everybody funny, now you funny too."
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just glad i got most of mine from back in 99/2000 i think 
still some good reading 
