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Offline torredcuda

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What engine do people ask what is in your car?
« on: June 25, 2007 - 03:16:26 PM »
Along the same lines as what your car gets called-what engine do they ask is in it?
I`m guessing 90% of the time we all get-Is that a Hemi?
I also get do you have a 440 or 440 sixpak?
Of course it says 340FOURBARRELL right on the hood!  :eek7:
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Re: What engine do people ask what is in your car?
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2007 - 03:20:22 PM »
Not many comments on the engine, but EVERYONE asks about my Charger (it's a Challenger).

d**n the Dukes of Hazzard!
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Re: What engine do people ask what is in your car?
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2007 - 03:28:10 PM »
I get the Hemi question a lot, I think some people who don't now cars too well automatically assume that a Cuda IS a Hemi Cuda regardless.  Who knows.  I was at the McDonald's drive through once and the guy at the window says "Wow, a Cuda 340..., does that have a Hemi in it?".  My favorite is when people argue with me and tell me that I DO have a Hemi.  I could only wish, LOL.

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Re: What engine do people ask what is in your car?
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2007 - 03:33:06 PM »
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They use to ask: Is that a V8 in there...??? How much fuel do it use..???
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Re: What engine do people ask what is in your car?
« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2007 - 03:43:08 PM »
"That thing got a Hemi?"
"Does that have the Dukes horn?"
"Must be a 318 car, huh?"

I get the 318 car a lot.  Must be because of the flat hood and 14" magnums.   :lol:

Then I tell 'em, "Nope, its got a 383"

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Re: What engine do people ask what is in your car?
« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2007 - 04:17:49 PM »
I had some guy ask me once if it had a 350 or a 454 in it.... I just said "Briggs and Stratton 5 horse", and that left him thinking.  I was almost expecting him to say, "Oh ya, I knew that...". 

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Re: What engine do people ask what is in your car?
« Reply #6 on: June 25, 2007 - 04:41:32 PM »
Some still ask.... Does it got a HEMI, I point and go.. "it says "383Magnum" right on the hood."  :screwy:

Most people that know me know I can't afford a HEMI.  :walkaway:

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Re: What engine do people ask what is in your car?
« Reply #7 on: June 25, 2007 - 05:49:58 PM »
Does it have a "slant"?    :walkaway:

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Re: What engine do people ask what is in your car?
« Reply #8 on: June 25, 2007 - 05:56:44 PM »
As with most... That thing got a hemi?...When I say no, they look bummed out. :eek7: So then I say It's got a Viper V10 in it... :smilielol: You should see the look on their face!  It says 340 right on the hood :dunno:
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Re: What engine do people ask what is in your car?
« Reply #9 on: June 25, 2007 - 06:59:31 PM »
I figured this would keep em wondering,since it's got a 360 and it still rips them up it's just funny when they see the small engine.The Clown

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Re: What engine do people ask what is in your car?
« Reply #10 on: June 25, 2007 - 07:21:38 PM »
 :screwy: I get the Charger question frequently, maybe because my car is orange and people confuse it with the General Lee, I love the puzzled looks when I tell them it's a Challenger

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Re: What engine do people ask what is in your car?
« Reply #11 on: June 25, 2007 - 07:25:08 PM »
always with the charger!!! my wife started yelling at people for that and calling it a camero  :banghead: i always get "got a 318 or a 360?" either that or 440. Nope, 383 Magnum baby!!!  :jumping:

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Re: What engine do people ask what is in your car?
« Reply #12 on: June 25, 2007 - 07:35:24 PM »
I get asked " is that a 440?" "is that a 383?". I just nod my head yes - it's easier.  I have the hockey stick stripe that says "340". 
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Re: What engine do people ask what is in your car?
« Reply #13 on: June 25, 2007 - 07:41:59 PM »
everytime i say 383, people say 383 stroker, isnt that a chevy

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Re: What engine do people ask what is in your car?
« Reply #14 on: June 25, 2007 - 07:54:33 PM »
Does it REALLY have a HEMI??  :eek7: ...if I only had a dollar for everytime I answerd that question.  :smokin:
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