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From June 3-8, I didn't do much, the heat was really affecting me, I was miserable unless I was in A/C set to Igloo temp.
I spent most of my time eating and drinking and ordering summer riding gear to attempt to continue my ride through the desert southwest.
I spent most of my time eating and drinking and ordering summer riding gear to attempt to continue my ride through the desert southwest.
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Entry somewhere around 9 - Texas Motorplex
Star Date - 9 June 2018
Distance - 100 miles / 161 kilometers
Bored and looking for something to do, I went down to Texas Motorplex, the main attraction was a Big 3 auto show and a test and tune for drag cars.
Not ride related, but it was part of my trip and I want it in my report.
1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28.
Curb weight 1636 kg (3607 lbs)
Dimensions 4.84 m (191 in) long, 1.83 m (72 in) wide, 1.21 m (47 in) high
Wheelbase 2.65 m (104 in)
Power / weight 105 ps (104 bhp) / t
Torque / weight 219 Nm (162 lb-ft) / t
Introduced 1979
Origin country United States
Engine type V-8
Displacement 5.7 l (350 ci / 5735 cc)
Power 172 ps (170 bhp / 127 kw) @ 4000 rpm
Torque 359 Nm (265 lb-ft) @ 2400 rpm
Power / liter 30 ps (30 hp)
Transmission 3-Speed Automatic, 4-Speed Manual
Layout front engine, rear wheel drive
Top speed 202 kph (126 mph)
0 - 60 mph 8.0 s
Star Date - 9 June 2018
Distance - 100 miles / 161 kilometers
Bored and looking for something to do, I went down to Texas Motorplex, the main attraction was a Big 3 auto show and a test and tune for drag cars.
Not ride related, but it was part of my trip and I want it in my report.
1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28.
Curb weight 1636 kg (3607 lbs)
Dimensions 4.84 m (191 in) long, 1.83 m (72 in) wide, 1.21 m (47 in) high
Wheelbase 2.65 m (104 in)
Power / weight 105 ps (104 bhp) / t
Torque / weight 219 Nm (162 lb-ft) / t
Introduced 1979
Origin country United States
Engine type V-8
Displacement 5.7 l (350 ci / 5735 cc)
Power 172 ps (170 bhp / 127 kw) @ 4000 rpm
Torque 359 Nm (265 lb-ft) @ 2400 rpm
Power / liter 30 ps (30 hp)
Transmission 3-Speed Automatic, 4-Speed Manual
Layout front engine, rear wheel drive
Top speed 202 kph (126 mph)
0 - 60 mph 8.0 s
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2009 CORVETTE ZR1 PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS
Overview
Model: 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Body styles / driveline: 2-door hatchback coupe with fixed roof; rear-wheel drive
Construction: composite and carbon-fiber body panels, hydroformed aluminum frame with aluminum and magnesium structural and chassis components
Manufacturing location: Bowling Green , Ky.
Engine 6.2L SUPERCHARGED V-8 (LS9)
Displacement (cu in / cc): 376 / 6162
Bore & stroke (in / mm): 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92
Block material: cast aluminum
Cylinder head material: cast aluminum
Valvetrain: overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder
Fuel delivery: SFI (sequential fuel injection)
Compression ratio: 9.1:1
Horsepower / kW: 638 / 475
Torque (lb-ft / Nm): 604 / 835
Recommended fuel: premium required
EPA estimated fuel economy: Who gives a **** :imaposer: 14 city / 20 hwy
Transmission close-ratio six-speed manual
Application: std
Gear ratios
1):
First: 2.29
Second: 1.61
Third: 1.21
Fourth: 1.00
Fifth: 0.81
Sixth: 0.67
Reverse: 3.11
Final drive ratio: 3.42
Chassis / Suspension
Front: short/long arm ( SLA ) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber
Rear: short/long arm ( SLA ) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber
Traction control: electronic traction control; active handling (Magnetic Selective Ride Control)
Brakes
Type: front and rear power-assisted carbon-ceramic disc with 6-piston front and 4-piston rear calipers, cross-drilled rotors; ABS std.
Rotor diameter (in / mm): front: 15.5 / 394
rear: 15 / 380
Wheels & Tires
Wheel size: front: 19-inch x 10-inch
rear: 20-inch x 12-inch
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport 2
front: P285/30ZR19
rear: P335/25ZR20
Dimensions
Wheelbase (in / mm): 105.7 / 2685
Overall length (in / mm): 176.2 / 4476
Overall width (in / mm): 75.9 / 1928
Overall height (in / mm): 49 / 1244
Curb weight (lb / kg): 3350 / 1519 (est.)
Interior
Seating capacity 2
Interior volume (cu ft / L): 52 / 1475 (all models)
Headr oom (in / mm): 38 / 962 (all models)
Legroom (in / mm): 43 / 1092 (all models)
Shoulder room (in / mm): 55 / 1397 (all models)
Hip room (in / mm): 54 / 1371 (all models)
Capacities
Cargo volume (cu ft / L): 22 / 634
Fuel tank (gal / L): 18 / 68.1
Engine oil (qt / L): 12.5 / 11.8
https://www.corvettemuseum.org/learn/about-corvette/corvette-specs/2009-corvette-zr1-specs/
This specific car on display was speed certified at 201.3 mph.
Overview
Model: 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Body styles / driveline: 2-door hatchback coupe with fixed roof; rear-wheel drive
Construction: composite and carbon-fiber body panels, hydroformed aluminum frame with aluminum and magnesium structural and chassis components
Manufacturing location: Bowling Green , Ky.
Engine 6.2L SUPERCHARGED V-8 (LS9)
Displacement (cu in / cc): 376 / 6162
Bore & stroke (in / mm): 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92
Block material: cast aluminum
Cylinder head material: cast aluminum
Valvetrain: overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder
Fuel delivery: SFI (sequential fuel injection)
Compression ratio: 9.1:1
Horsepower / kW: 638 / 475
Torque (lb-ft / Nm): 604 / 835
Recommended fuel: premium required
EPA estimated fuel economy: Who gives a **** :imaposer: 14 city / 20 hwy
Transmission close-ratio six-speed manual
Application: std
Gear ratios
1): First: 2.29
Second: 1.61
Third: 1.21
Fourth: 1.00
Fifth: 0.81
Sixth: 0.67
Reverse: 3.11
Final drive ratio: 3.42
Chassis / Suspension
Front: short/long arm ( SLA ) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber
Rear: short/long arm ( SLA ) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber
Traction control: electronic traction control; active handling (Magnetic Selective Ride Control)
Brakes
Type: front and rear power-assisted carbon-ceramic disc with 6-piston front and 4-piston rear calipers, cross-drilled rotors; ABS std.
Rotor diameter (in / mm): front: 15.5 / 394
rear: 15 / 380
Wheels & Tires
Wheel size: front: 19-inch x 10-inch
rear: 20-inch x 12-inch
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport 2
front: P285/30ZR19
rear: P335/25ZR20
Dimensions
Wheelbase (in / mm): 105.7 / 2685
Overall length (in / mm): 176.2 / 4476
Overall width (in / mm): 75.9 / 1928
Overall height (in / mm): 49 / 1244
Curb weight (lb / kg): 3350 / 1519 (est.)
Interior
Seating capacity 2
Interior volume (cu ft / L): 52 / 1475 (all models)
Headr oom (in / mm): 38 / 962 (all models)
Legroom (in / mm): 43 / 1092 (all models)
Shoulder room (in / mm): 55 / 1397 (all models)
Hip room (in / mm): 54 / 1371 (all models)
Capacities
Cargo volume (cu ft / L): 22 / 634
Fuel tank (gal / L): 18 / 68.1
Engine oil (qt / L): 12.5 / 11.8
https://www.corvettemuseum.org/learn/about-corvette/corvette-specs/2009-corvette-zr1-specs/
This specific car on display was speed certified at 201.3 mph.
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1970 Plymouth Cuda equipped with a 340 V8 4 barrel carburetor
The Mopar 340-cubic-inch engine was manufactured for the model years 1968 through 1973. This engine was the performance small-block option in the Mopar lineup--Dodge, Chrysler and Plymouth--during these years. In the 1974 model year, the 340 engine was replaced by the 360-cubic-inch engine as emissions regulations had seriously cut into the 340's horsepower potential.
1968
1968 was the debut year for the 340-cubic-inch engine by Mopar. This engine was sometimes viewed as simply a larger version of the 318-cubic-inch engine that was standard on these vehicles, as it was cast from the same block. This was untrue, as inside, the two engines were completely different. The debut year of the 340 produces 275 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 340 ft.-lb. of torque at 3,200 rpm.
1969
In 1969, Mopar figured that if the engine wasn't broken, don't fix it. The 340 in this year was left pretty much unchanged from the previous year. The only change was that the manual-transmission-equipped 340s now had the same camshaft as the automatic-equipped 340s. This engine still produced 275 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 340 ft.-lb. of torque at 3,200 rpm.
1970
1970 was the staple year for the 340, as it carried the highest performance numbers of its life. Mopar added a higher-performance version named the Trans Am (T/A) edition, or Six-Pack on Plymouth models. The most notorious feature of this engine are the three two-barrel carburetors sitting on the high-rise intake; hence the name Six-Pack. The basic four-barrel option was still a performance feature in this year and remained completely unchanged, producing 275 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 340 ft.-lb. of torque at 3,200 rpm. The T/A or Six-Pack edition was bumped up to 290 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 340 ft.-lb. of torque at 3,200 rpm.
1971
In 1971, the Six-Pack and T/A versions were eliminated. The four-barrel carburetor edition still remained, with minor changes. The compression ratio was decreased to 10.25 to 1, a Carter Thermoquad carburetor replaced the Carte AVS, and the cylinder head was changed. With all of these changes, the 340 still remained at 275 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 340 ft.-lb. of torque at 3,200 rpm.
1972
1972 was the beginning of the end for the 340. Emissions regulations became much stricter, and Mopar had to make drastic changes to compensate for this. The compression ratio was dropped to 8.5 to 1. The crankshaft was changed from forged to cast, and the camshaft was changed to a milder one. The final change this year was a change in color from orange to corporate blue. All of the mechanical changes lead to a significant drop in horsepower, to 240.
1973
This was the exit year for the 340 engine. Mopar left the engine nearly unchanged from the previous year; the only change being that the crankshaft was now shot-peened instead of cast, for added strength. The lack of changes means that the 340 exited production with a horsepower rating of only 240. In 1974, Mopar released the 360-cubic-inch replacement that included a few leftover parts from the 1973 340.
Interesting reading for guys who like Internal Symphony of Combustion - https://www.allpar.com/mopar/mopar340.html
The Mopar 340-cubic-inch engine was manufactured for the model years 1968 through 1973. This engine was the performance small-block option in the Mopar lineup--Dodge, Chrysler and Plymouth--during these years. In the 1974 model year, the 340 engine was replaced by the 360-cubic-inch engine as emissions regulations had seriously cut into the 340's horsepower potential.
1968
1968 was the debut year for the 340-cubic-inch engine by Mopar. This engine was sometimes viewed as simply a larger version of the 318-cubic-inch engine that was standard on these vehicles, as it was cast from the same block. This was untrue, as inside, the two engines were completely different. The debut year of the 340 produces 275 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 340 ft.-lb. of torque at 3,200 rpm.
1969
In 1969, Mopar figured that if the engine wasn't broken, don't fix it. The 340 in this year was left pretty much unchanged from the previous year. The only change was that the manual-transmission-equipped 340s now had the same camshaft as the automatic-equipped 340s. This engine still produced 275 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 340 ft.-lb. of torque at 3,200 rpm.
1970
1970 was the staple year for the 340, as it carried the highest performance numbers of its life. Mopar added a higher-performance version named the Trans Am (T/A) edition, or Six-Pack on Plymouth models. The most notorious feature of this engine are the three two-barrel carburetors sitting on the high-rise intake; hence the name Six-Pack. The basic four-barrel option was still a performance feature in this year and remained completely unchanged, producing 275 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 340 ft.-lb. of torque at 3,200 rpm. The T/A or Six-Pack edition was bumped up to 290 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 340 ft.-lb. of torque at 3,200 rpm.
1971
In 1971, the Six-Pack and T/A versions were eliminated. The four-barrel carburetor edition still remained, with minor changes. The compression ratio was decreased to 10.25 to 1, a Carter Thermoquad carburetor replaced the Carte AVS, and the cylinder head was changed. With all of these changes, the 340 still remained at 275 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 340 ft.-lb. of torque at 3,200 rpm.
1972
1972 was the beginning of the end for the 340. Emissions regulations became much stricter, and Mopar had to make drastic changes to compensate for this. The compression ratio was dropped to 8.5 to 1. The crankshaft was changed from forged to cast, and the camshaft was changed to a milder one. The final change this year was a change in color from orange to corporate blue. All of the mechanical changes lead to a significant drop in horsepower, to 240.
1973
This was the exit year for the 340 engine. Mopar left the engine nearly unchanged from the previous year; the only change being that the crankshaft was now shot-peened instead of cast, for added strength. The lack of changes means that the 340 exited production with a horsepower rating of only 240. In 1974, Mopar released the 360-cubic-inch replacement that included a few leftover parts from the 1973 340.
Interesting reading for guys who like Internal Symphony of Combustion - https://www.allpar.com/mopar/mopar340.html
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1971 Dodge Charger R/T equipped with a 440 Magnum V8 with 6-pack (6 carburetors) :drif: :drif: :drif: :drif: :drif: :drif:
Watch this video in 1080P at 60fps for a true experience.
[youtube]https://youtu.be/1blkBrkXXi8[/youtube]
Watch this video in 1080P at 60fps for a true experience.
[youtube]https://youtu.be/1blkBrkXXi8[/youtube]
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Ram 3500 Mega Cab Dually 4x4 with a 6.7L Cummins Inline 6 cylinder diesel.
One can fold down the rear seat-back to have a flat surface to sleep on.
This truck appears to be equipped with a 8-10 inch BDS (Big ****'s Suspension) Lift, manufactured about 30 minutes from where I live.
One can fold down the rear seat-back to have a flat surface to sleep on.
This truck appears to be equipped with a 8-10 inch BDS (Big ****'s Suspension) Lift, manufactured about 30 minutes from where I live.
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1965 Ford Mustang equipped with 289 V8. This car made me reminisce of simpler times. I learned to drive in one just like it. My grandfather owned several Mustangs of this era. He used to put me behind the wheel and drive in the back 40 grass field, learning how to break the rear end loose and steer with the rear. I'll never forget those times, R.I.P. Gramps.
