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ccd3 · 11-02-2007, 10:18 AM

This always seems to happen to me: Driving to work on the I-35 access road- stop at a red light and a yahoo in a new (usually Dodge Ram) pulls close and does the "jump". 20 years ago i would have given him the nod and gripped the wheel- but I'm old, I have braces to buy for the kids, and i usally have a bunch of cr*p in the pickup bed from Home Depot.

My truck is pretty-much stock looking- it does have a somewhart lopey cammed idle-(has the GM Crate 330 HP long block under the hood) Even though racing days are over, I wonder.. how would she do against a 4 door Dodge Hemi Pickup...

Hooking up would be a problem, but a good romp of the right foot will put my speedometer at 3 o'clock PDQ.

My questions- to you you guys younger and braver: What have you squared-up against at a red light. How did you do? Think my old '71 would have schooled that ole hemi?

**Tom Vogel** · 11-02-2007, 10:36 AM

Your 71 weighs 1000lbs less. Youd have hammered him. You showed good restraint though.

dave3156 · 11-02-2007, 10:41 AM

I could not have resisted the temptation. You would have taken him. They are very slow off the line. Especially if it was a 4X4.

streetstar · 11-02-2007, 11:01 AM

why do the "hemi people" all think they are driving vipers or something.

I agree, you would've showed him your taillights

herb101 · 11-02-2007, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by streetstar

why do the "hemi people" all think they are driving vipers or something.

I agree, you would've showed him your taillights

I think it's the marketing that Dodge is doing. It hypes the HEMI to God-like status in the redneck mind, but it is FAR from it. There is not even any design relation to the original HEMI and the chambers are not even hemispherical! It's all a marketing buzz word.

I was amazed at how many of them would try my Lightning (when I had it running). Those trucks are lucky to be in the 14 second zone with mods and they were challenging my truck, which at the time was a solid 12 second runner. They would lose, get pissed and rant about it or quickly take the first exit. The nice thing about it was that I could accelerate up to the speed limit, beat them and just coast. I guess I could still have been nailed for "exhibition of speed" or "acceleration contest" or something similar, but I wasn't 'speeding'

Herb

ccd3 · 11-02-2007, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by herb101

I think it's the marketing that Dodge is doing. It hypes the HEMI to God-like status in the redneck mind, but it is FAR from it. There is not even any design relation to the original HEMI and the chambers are not even hemispherical! It's all a marketing buzz word.

I was amazed at how many of them would try my Lightning (when I had it running). Those trucks are lucky to be in the 14 second zone with mods and they were challenging my truck, which at the time was a solid 12 second runner. They would lose, get pissed and rant about it or quickly take the first exit. The nice thing about it was that I could accelerate up to the speed limit, beat them and just coast. I guess I could still have been nailed for "exhibition of speed" or "acceleration contest" or something similar, but I wasn't 'speeding'

Herb

If the guy were in either a Lightning or one of those old GMC Typhoon? I'd have to flash the "I'm not worthy" sign... Scary stuff to have all that torque hit the pavement with barely a "squeek" on the tires. One minute they are next to you- the next minute they are at the next light.

thanks for all the comments... After my 3rd beer or so at poker-night, I'll spin the story how I not only raced the guy and embarrased his $35,000 truck, but I also danced with his wife all night and taught his son to throw a curve-ball.

Thanks Guys!

ChevLoRay · 11-02-2007, 02:39 PM

What....no slider??? You just ain't got it, have you???

Jerry Jones · 11-02-2007, 02:43 PM

thanks for all the comments... After my 3rd beer or so at poker-night, I'll spin the story how I not only raced the guy and embarrased his $35,000 truck, but I also danced with his wife all night and taught his son to throw a curve-ball.

Thanks Guys![/QUOTE]

Jerry Jones · 11-02-2007, 11:09 AM

I agree, especially off of the line... if'n you can keep the shoes from burning up.

Sport/Truck · 11-02-2007, 11:13 AM

My uncle refers to those new Hemi’s a itsy bitsy hemi’s.
s/t

HotGMC · 11-02-2007, 11:17 AM

Hemi's.. well atleast the NEW hemi's i heard cause a lot of problems and are nothing like they used to be.

I have raced a few friends i kept up with my friend in his 05' single cab chevy, he had some exhaust mods but thats about it. i would have been ahead of him had it not been for my weak ass tranny. i need a new turbo 350, that would be SWEEET

and i kept up with a 05 tundra crew cab. no to shabby for a 30+ year old truck if i do say so myself

space · 11-02-2007, 11:19 AM

I don't have any stories yet, but I will after I get my 383 in this weekend. Next week I'll be running a 05 Denali with an STS turbo, meth injection, intercooler, etc running 12lbs boost. We'll see how that one works out.

caminokid · 11-02-2007, 11:42 AM

I may have done it...but I got my last ticket in 88...137 in a 45. Kinda stopped me from doing that too much.

fastom · 11-02-2007, 11:57 AM

Doesn't it suck to get older and feel more responsible.

cdowns · 11-02-2007, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by fastom

Doesn't it suck to get older and feel more responsible.

i dont feel much more responsible i just feel the aches and pains a lot more then 40years ago

i'm looking at buying a sleeper to blow off blowmaster hotrodders when i finally get the setelment i've been waiting on for close to 15years it should be final in less than 4months

ChevLoRay · 11-02-2007, 12:41 PM

So, now it's the hemi's??

I bought a VW new in '71. Put an extractor on it and a set of EMPI wheels. I am still amazed at the numbers of folks who picked on us VW folks and wanted to race. Oh, a lot of VW folks (a-hem....) would pick on anything to race....(I shall remain nameless).

In '65, I was attending college and had a '56 Mercury. The torque convertor had three tabs, each with two bolts, that attached it to the flywheel. Anyway, a minute amount of slack in those tabs generates a huuuuuuge amount of clanging at an idle. Soooooo, I'd hold the brake pedal down and give it a little gas so I could avoid the embarassing clanging noise. Remember, this was at a time when '56 Mercs WERE NOT cool cars. I had numerous folks think I was "jackin' it up" and we were off to the races. That old Merc weighed 4410 lbs, but it would fly!! Wish I had it back....still got the skirts and ignition key....but no car.

ccd3 · 11-02-2007, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by fastom

Doesn't it suck to get older and feel more responsible.

The older we get, the faster we were

shortbed70 · 11-02-2007, 06:40 PM

4 Yrs ago I pulled up at a light 24 at the time and my 65 chevy had a 4.56 geared rear. Well I'm minding my own buisness when a guy in a vette pulled up and reved it well long story short we both got pulled over just through the stop light me for BREAKING traction as the cop said and him for instegating a race. Neither one got a ticket but the cop liked the show sitting at the light.

gmc67swb · 11-02-2007, 06:43 PM

Have the same motor in mine.... (with a loaf of bread on top...lol...)They are very strong for a crate motor ...i think you would have taken him...Only thing now you'll never know....lol...But you did the right thing-keep the racing at the track not on the streets....Damn did i say that must be getting old to......lmao

67shortie · 11-02-2007, 07:22 PM

Man, this very thing is in my blood too. I have lined up against (and mostly take 'em too)

New M3's (once in a situation over mid tripple speeds, not proud)
stage somethingorother SRT-4's
SRT-8's
New GT Mustangs
C5 Vettes
LS1 F bods
Cobras
STi's
EVOS

This is in my GTO though, man I would love that LS2 in the truck.

The Chevelle is another one, last time was against a 66 HEMI Charger, brand new 460 horse crate engine. He got me, man those 235/70's don't hook worth a dang on the street

I did have it at the track one or twice, worst losses came up against a newer Porcshe Carrera track prepped turbo. Well, I beat him to half track, and then he would blow by be and pull many cars on the old gal. I think he was running in the mid 11's at 128 or so. Another was a AMG S65 with mods, he was running mid 11's at 130. He had the AC on and listening to Motzart. I pulled 110, oh well it was fun...

The truck? with the 170hp 305 V8 in there now the only thing I am beating is people on bikes (pedal kind)

**Already Gone** · 11-03-2007, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by caminokid

I may have done it...but I got my last ticket in 88...137 in a 45. Kinda stopped me from doing that too much.

Did you go to jail for that?

chev74 · 11-02-2007, 11:56 AM

I definitely take after my dad. He used to have a 1970 GTO Judge with the 455 and Hurst shifter. Lets just say its in my blood.

My truck is tall, but still hooks up great. My speedo doesnt work right now, and i have NO idea how fast Ginger will go on the highway. Honestly, im scared to open her up all the way. I know that cruising down the highway at 80mph i am at a little less than half throttle, but im not sure what that means.

I think i really need to get on a straight track and have someone clock me before ill do it. And i will need a reserve of cash to pay for the repairs!

HotGMC · 11-02-2007, 12:44 PM

SOmeone else who appreciates the LED SLEDS!

centsless · 11-02-2007, 01:03 PM

Redneckgirl said the other day that my 95 SS impala was WAY faster than a 3 series BMW....I usually keep the top speed under the limit, but I haven't seen anything at a red light yet that I cannot pull a wholeshot on...

panhandler62 · 11-02-2007, 01:33 PM

A 95 SS .. that's pretty much a cop car with leather seats, isn't it?

11-02-2007, 10:18 AM	#1
ccd3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 93	'Fess Up Speed Demons This always seems to happen to me: Driving to work on the I-35 access road- stop at a red light and a yahoo in a new (usually Dodge Ram) pulls close and does the "jump". 20 years ago i would have given him the nod and gripped the wheel- but I'm old, I have braces to buy for the kids, and i usally have a bunch of cr*p in the pickup bed from Home Depot. My truck is pretty-much stock looking- it does have a somewhart lopey cammed idle-(has the GM Crate 330 HP long block under the hood) Even though racing days are over, I wonder.. how would she do against a 4 door Dodge Hemi Pickup... Hooking up would be a problem, but a good romp of the right foot will put my speedometer at 3 o'clock PDQ. My questions- to you you guys younger and braver: What have you squared-up against at a red light. How did you do? Think my old '71 would have schooled that ole hemi?

11-02-2007, 10:36 AM	#2
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: 'Fess Up Speed Demons Your 71 weighs 1000lbs less. Youd have hammered him. You showed good restraint though.

11-02-2007, 10:41 AM	#3
dave3156 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 336	Re: 'Fess Up Speed Demons I could not have resisted the temptation. You would have taken him. They are very slow off the line. Especially if it was a 4X4.

11-02-2007, 11:01 AM	#4
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: 'Fess Up Speed Demons why do the "hemi people" all think they are driving vipers or something. I agree, you would've showed him your taillights

11-02-2007, 02:39 PM	#7
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 'Fess Up Speed Demons What....no slider??? You just ain't got it, have you??? __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

11-02-2007, 02:43 PM	#8
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: 'Fess Up Speed Demons thanks for all the comments... After my 3rd beer or so at poker-night, I'll spin the story how I not only raced the guy and embarrased his $35,000 truck, but I also danced with his wife all night and taught his son to throw a curve-ball. Thanks Guys![/QUOTE] __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

11-02-2007, 11:09 AM	#9
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: 'Fess Up Speed Demons I agree, especially off of the line... if'n you can keep the shoes from burning up. __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

11-02-2007, 11:13 AM	#10
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: 'Fess Up Speed Demons My uncle refers to those new Hemi’s a itsy bitsy hemi’s. s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

11-02-2007, 11:17 AM	#11
HotGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stockton, Ca Posts: 128	Re: 'Fess Up Speed Demons Hemi's.. well atleast the NEW hemi's i heard cause a lot of problems and are nothing like they used to be. I have raced a few friends i kept up with my friend in his 05' single cab chevy, he had some exhaust mods but thats about it. i would have been ahead of him had it not been for my weak ass tranny. i need a new turbo 350, that would be SWEEET and i kept up with a 05 tundra crew cab. no to shabby for a 30+ year old truck if i do say so myself

11-02-2007, 11:19 AM	#12
space Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Benson-ish, NC Posts: 325	Re: 'Fess Up Speed Demons I don't have any stories yet, but I will after I get my 383 in this weekend. Next week I'll be running a 05 Denali with an STS turbo, meth injection, intercooler, etc running 12lbs boost. We'll see how that one works out.

11-02-2007, 11:42 AM	#13
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: 'Fess Up Speed Demons I may have done it...but I got my last ticket in 88...137 in a 45. Kinda stopped me from doing that too much. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

11-02-2007, 11:57 AM	#14
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: 'Fess Up Speed Demons Doesn't it suck to get older and feel more responsible.

11-02-2007, 12:41 PM	#16
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 'Fess Up Speed Demons So, now it's the hemi's?? I bought a VW new in '71. Put an extractor on it and a set of EMPI wheels. I am still amazed at the numbers of folks who picked on us VW folks and wanted to race. Oh, a lot of VW folks (a-hem....) would pick on anything to race....(I shall remain nameless). In '65, I was attending college and had a '56 Mercury. The torque convertor had three tabs, each with two bolts, that attached it to the flywheel. Anyway, a minute amount of slack in those tabs generates a huuuuuuge amount of clanging at an idle. Soooooo, I'd hold the brake pedal down and give it a little gas so I could avoid the embarassing clanging noise. Remember, this was at a time when '56 Mercs WERE NOT cool cars. I had numerous folks think I was "jackin' it up" and we were off to the races. That old Merc weighed 4410 lbs, but it would fly!! Wish I had it back....still got the skirts and ignition key....but no car. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

11-02-2007, 06:40 PM	#18
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: 'Fess Up Speed Demons 4 Yrs ago I pulled up at a light 24 at the time and my 65 chevy had a 4.56 geared rear. Well I'm minding my own buisness when a guy in a vette pulled up and reved it well long story short we both got pulled over just through the stop light me for BREAKING traction as the cop said and him for instegating a race. Neither one got a ticket but the cop liked the show sitting at the light. __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

11-02-2007, 06:43 PM	#19
gmc67swb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mesquite, Tx Posts: 396	Re: 'Fess Up Speed Demons Have the same motor in mine.... (with a loaf of bread on top...lol...)They are very strong for a crate motor ...i think you would have taken him...Only thing now you'll never know....lol...But you did the right thing-keep the racing at the track not on the streets....Damn did i say that must be getting old to......lmao __________________ GM 330HP/350, Magnuson 122HH, Tremec TKO 5spd



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11-02-2007, 07:22 PM	#20
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Re: 'Fess Up Speed Demons Man, this very thing is in my blood too. I have lined up against (and mostly take 'em too) New M3's (once in a situation over mid tripple speeds, not proud) stage somethingorother SRT-4's SRT-8's New GT Mustangs C5 Vettes LS1 F bods Cobras STi's EVOS This is in my GTO though, man I would love that LS2 in the truck. The Chevelle is another one, last time was against a 66 HEMI Charger, brand new 460 horse crate engine. He got me, man those 235/70's don't hook worth a dang on the street I did have it at the track one or twice, worst losses came up against a newer Porcshe Carrera track prepped turbo. Well, I beat him to half track, and then he would blow by be and pull many cars on the old gal. I think he was running in the mid 11's at 128 or so. Another was a AMG S65 with mods, he was running mid 11's at 130. He had the AC on and listening to Motzart. I pulled 110, oh well it was fun... The truck? with the 170hp 305 V8 in there now the only thing I am beating is people on bikes (pedal kind) __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln

11-02-2007, 11:56 AM	#22
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: 'Fess Up Speed Demons I definitely take after my dad. He used to have a 1970 GTO Judge with the 455 and Hurst shifter. Lets just say its in my blood. My truck is tall, but still hooks up great. My speedo doesnt work right now, and i have NO idea how fast Ginger will go on the highway. Honestly, im scared to open her up all the way. I know that cruising down the highway at 80mph i am at a little less than half throttle, but im not sure what that means. I think i really need to get on a straight track and have someone clock me before ill do it. And i will need a reserve of cash to pay for the repairs!

11-02-2007, 12:44 PM	#23
HotGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stockton, Ca Posts: 128	Re: 'Fess Up Speed Demons SOmeone else who appreciates the LED SLEDS!

11-02-2007, 01:03 PM	#24
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: 'Fess Up Speed Demons Redneckgirl said the other day that my 95 SS impala was WAY faster than a 3 series BMW....I usually keep the top speed under the limit, but I haven't seen anything at a red light yet that I cannot pull a wholeshot on... __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

11-02-2007, 01:33 PM	#25
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	Re: 'Fess Up Speed Demons A 95 SS .. that's pretty much a cop car with leather seats, isn't it? __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

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