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Offline RzeroB

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Re: Updating the HEMI In The Beast....
« Reply #195 on: August 29, 2016 - 06:42:51 PM »
Ken, what's going on with the Beast? Get it all sorted out and dialed in?  :popcorn:
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Re: Updating the HEMI In The Beast....
« Reply #196 on: September 06, 2016 - 12:33:39 PM »
Ken, what's going on with the Beast? Get it all sorted out and dialed in?  :popcorn:

Sorry for the delay in responding, I just saw this post...   :misbehaving: 

To answer your question, I did finally get it all sorted out and running great. It has been too hot for much driving so far.. I can tell you this, it has a LOT more torque than the 528 did. I ACCIDENTALLY went through an intersection Saturday sideways...   :22yikes:  This engine is pushing 800 ft/lb's torque and 840 HP. I was in line at a rural intersection redlight. I was about the 8th-9th car in line when the light turned green for us to go. There was a Ford truck in front of me and a late model Camaro behind me. Anyway, as I got near the intersection, the light went yellow. The truck in front of me flashed his brakes as if he was going to stop. I hit the brakes and stared slowing down when suddenly the truck decided to go. I was still on the brakes and I looked in my mirror and the Camaro didn't appear to be paying attention. So I decided that I didn't particularly want to get rear-ended by an errant BowTie, I hit the throttle pretty good while in 2nd gear and instant wheelspin. Keep in mind, these are Hoosier 18" slicks at 35 miles per hour. That got my attention in a hurry..   :burnout:  I would normally be in 3rd gear at that time, but I was in 2nd. If I had been in 3rd gear, the converter would have slipped enough to keep the rear tires from breaking loose, but in 2nd, I was above the stall speed and it sent all the throttle I had applied straight to the tires. Lesson learned - don't play with that kind of power...  LoL....    :roflsmiley:   :cheers: 
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Re: Updating the HEMI In The Beast....
« Reply #197 on: September 06, 2016 - 12:48:56 PM »
Sorry for the delay in responding, I just saw this post...   :misbehaving: 

I was still on the brakes and I looked in my mirror and the Camaro didn't appear to be paying attention. So I decided that I didn't particularly want to get rear-ended by an errant BowTie....    :roflsmiley:   :cheers:
Well Oldschool.....don't get to used to seeing that BowTie in your mirror.......

My new motor will make sure of that....... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Come on, you know I had to say something about that posting and I think you even said that as bait for me to say something!

I know your games....LOL

Did you get Hank a car seat for the Cuda yet?

Cooler weather coming soon on the east coast, time for you to get some nice burnout video's of the Cuda.


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Re: Updating the HEMI In The Beast....
« Reply #198 on: September 06, 2016 - 12:58:16 PM »
Well Oldschool.....don't get to used to seeing that BowTie in your mirror.......

My new motor will make sure of that....... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Come on, you know I had to say something about that posting and I think you even said that as bait for me to say something!

I know your games....LOL

Did you get Hank a car seat for the Cuda yet?

Cooler weather coming soon on the east coast, time for you to get some nice burnout video's of the Cuda.


C'mon buddy, I made sure to say it was a late model Camaro. I didn't want to raise your old blood pressure..  LoL... 

Hank is scared of the car. He heads in the house when I start it up....   :roflsmiley:  I am looking forward to the cooler weather and I am actually planning on making a new burnout video while the old slicks are still on the car. I have 2 brand new slicks awaiting mounting in my basement...   
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Re: Updating the HEMI In The Beast....
« Reply #199 on: September 06, 2016 - 01:03:02 PM »
I did take notice to the late model comment, but I had to spice things up a bit for ya....LOL

Looking forward to the video's.


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Re: Updating the HEMI In The Beast....
« Reply #200 on: September 06, 2016 - 05:14:29 PM »
You have to love TQ & respect it a little too

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Re: Updating the HEMI In The Beast....
« Reply #201 on: September 23, 2016 - 07:46:12 AM »
Hey Fish.....quick question.

A friend just told me, his buddy found a motor, at an auction, that was pulled out of the car in 1963, covered up and forgotten about.

He said it was a 426 Max Wedge, factory race motor.

The guy paid $2500 for the motor.

What is something like that worth?
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Re: Updating the HEMI In The Beast....
« Reply #202 on: September 23, 2016 - 08:39:15 AM »
Just parts off that engine can be worth a fortune , Special heads can be $1500 or more for the pair , intake could be $2000 , exhaust manifolds are similar 1500+ for a pair
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Re: Updating the HEMI In The Beast....
« Reply #203 on: September 23, 2016 - 08:52:26 AM »
It sounds like there was more than just the 426 Wedge that came with the price of $2500.
I heard he also got a 383 and a 440.
Looks like he got a good deal then....

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Re: Updating the HEMI In The Beast....
« Reply #204 on: September 23, 2016 - 08:57:59 AM »
Sounds like your buddy got a great deal..   :bigsmile:  He shoulda bought a lottery ticket too..   :roflsmiley:
Ken  --  In Georgia

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