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Reply #30 - Nov 30^th, 2004 at 12:55pm

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1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 8)

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Reply #31 - Dec 2^nd, 2004 at 11:07am

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One thing you all need to remember is that while cubic inches are viscerally impressive the fact remains that technological improvements have enabled car makers to get out of only 200 something cubic inches what used to require 400 something to do. In the 60's an off the lot big block might be capable of a 14 -15 second quarter and with drag tires, a taller rear and possibly a better flowin carb that average could drop to the 10-12 level. Flash forward to the early 21st century. Now we see Mustang Cobras capable of running 12's on 281 cid and yes, (gasp) rice rockets doing the same thing with hairdryer blown pocket sized 4 and 6 cylinders. I am realistic enough to realize whats been accomplished with hi tech but emotionally give me the Cobra or even one of Chrysler's neo hemis. Although, I still dream of the '69 mustang 428 cj.

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Reply #32 - Dec 2^nd, 2004 at 12:34pm

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True, but let's not forget two facts. First modern Mustangs and the Japanese cars are much smaller and lighter, plus you have to rev them hard compared to the cars of old.
A friend went to the unveiling of the new Mustang at his local dealer a week or two back. He has a 1980 Trans Am and said the interior of his car is limousine sized compared to the new Mustang.
Something like a 73/74 Super Duty T/A was a comfortable car, and as an automatic could get into the 13s. Plus I think a 4,000 lb F body would be safer in a crash than a little Subaru.

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Reply #33 - Feb 13^th, 2005 at 5:24pm

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Plymouth road runner superbird...

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Reply #34 - Feb 13^th, 2005 at 5:45pm

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