Dream Car Thread

[Commander Wallace]

Originally Posted by GT182

There's only 2 cars I've ever wanted. A '66 GTO and a '68 Shelby GT 350 4 speed convertible. I have the '66 GTO now, but the Shelby is only a dream to own.

This GTO now is a 400ci/400hp, 4 speed HT Coupe. The custom paint with airbrushed flames was on it when I bought it in June of 2007. It replaces my 1st 66 GTO I totaled back in the Spring of April 1971.

Congratulations on owning such a Beautiful car. You don't see these cars at the car shows very often. I hope you show it to let people see what cars back in the 60's were all about.

[GT182]

There's only 2 cars I've ever wanted. A '66 GTO and a '68 Shelby GT 350 4 speed convertible. I have the '66 GTO now, but the Shelby is only a dream to own.

This GTO now is a 400ci/400hp, 4 speed HT Coupe. The custom paint with airbrushed flames was on it when I bought it in June of 2007. Baltimore built 3rd week of 66. It replaces my 1st 66 GTO I totaled back in of April 1971.




Sorry but I messed up my reply and resubmitted it.

[GT182]

Thanks Wallace. I get it out just about every weekend for a show or a cruise night. Mainly cruise nights as the car shows around here are getting too expensive.

[Red October1984]

Originally Posted by GT182

Thanks Wallace. I get it out just about every weekend for a show or a cruise night. Mainly cruise nights as the car shows around here are getting too expensive.

What motor is in it? 400ci sounds like quite the party.

[Schroeder]

Originally Posted by Red October1984

What motor is in it? 400ci sounds like quite the party.

Unless you're at the gas pump.

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But serious how many MPG does one get out of such a beast? I mean back then no one cared for fuel efficiency so I would imagine that that thing is quite expensive to move around.

[Commander Wallace]

Originally Posted by Schroeder

Unless you're at the gas pump.

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But serious how many MPG does one get out of such a beast? I mean back then no one cared for fuel efficiency so I would imagine that that thing is quite expensive to move around.

You are right about the reduced fuel efficiency of the " Hot Rods". You might be amazed however at the fuel mileage some of these cars can get with the addition of Overdrive transmissions and add on throttle body fuel injection systems or a multi port fuel injection system. If you know what you are doing, you can build your own multi port fuel injection systems from a standard " wet " intake manifold made for carburetors . There are a number of manufacturers who specialize in making stand alone electronic and computer systems to tie everything together and make it all work. This is a popular swap and add on for older cars that have been restored.

A manufacturing firm in Germany makes what is called the ZF 5 and 6 speed manual overdrive transmissions. They have been used in the Dodge Viper and Chevrolet Corvettes and enjoy an excellent reputation. If the rear end ratio is matched well with the transmission, The RPM's can be held below 2000 at a cruising speed of 65 MPH. This translates into surprisingly good fuel mileage.


On the other hand, if you live in Germany and have and drive on the AutoBahn and your cars like the Porsche , Mercedes and BMW's travel at the speed of light, then there isn't much that's going to help fuel efficiency although they also do pretty well.

[STEED]

Lotus Seven Series II Cosworth 1965

This gem has a advantage, you can drive under car park barriers and get in/out for free.

[Schroeder]

Originally Posted by STEED

Lotus Seven Series II Cosworth 1965

This gem has a advantage, you can drive under car park barriers and get in/out for free.

But it has the disadvantage that foxhounds can pee into it from the side walk.
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[STEED]

Originally Posted by Schroeder

But it has the disadvantage that foxhounds can pee into it from the side walk.
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Thats why you carry a gun.

[Red October1984]

Reviving my own thread here, just for a question out of curiosity.

Any of you guys/gals have an E46 3-series with the M54 3.0L by chance? I've got a couple questions for you if you do.

[GT182]

Originally Posted by Red October1984

What motor is in it? 400ci sounds like quite the party.

Red, it's a 1968 low compression 400 with a 4bbl Carter AFB "Competition Series" carb built by Weber. Runs on 97 oct and just as well on Regular 'ol 87 . Runs best on gas with no ethanol. If I can get it, I like to run 100LL thru it and clean it out. Lately I'm adding a few gallons of VP C9/96oct racing fuel to whatever is in the tank. Runs even better with it. The engine is pushing 400 hp.

Schroeder, mileage depends on your foot and the gearing in the rear. I'm running a 3:55 gear set and at 70 mph it's pushing 3300 rpm. Not very good for mileage. I'm planning on going to a 3:36 grear set that will lower the rpms. 255/60 15s re on the back end that helped lower the engin3 rpms by 300 too. And back in 1970 with my first 66 GTO gas was only 32 cents a gallon. So yeah, we didn't car about gas mileage. LOL

[Red October1984]

Originally Posted by GT182

Red, it's a 1968 low compression 400 with a 4bbl Carter AFB "Competition Series" carb built by Weber. Runs on 97 oct and just as well on Regular 'ol 87 . Runs best on gas with no ethanol. If I can get it, I like to run 100LL thru it and clean it out. Lately I'm adding a few gallons of VP C9/96oct racing fuel to whatever is in the tank. Runs even better with it. The engine is pushing 400 hp.

Sounds pretty great! That's good that it isn't too fuel sensitive. Nothing like going for a drive and not being able to find 93 Octane. That octane booster stuff they sell at gas stations isn't the same.

Have you dynoed it or is that just an estimate of power?

[Commander Wallace]

Originally Posted by GT182

Red, it's a 1968 low compression 400 with a 4bbl Carter AFB "Competition Series" carb built by Weber. Runs on 97 oct and just as well on Regular 'ol 87 . Runs best on gas with no ethanol. If I can get it, I like to run 100LL thru it and clean it out. Lately I'm adding a few gallons of VP C9/96oct racing fuel to whatever is in the tank. Runs even better with it. The engine is pushing 400 hp.

Schroeder, mileage depends on your foot and the gearing in the rear. I'm running a 3:55 gear set and at 70 mph it's pushing 3300 rpm. Not very good for mileage. I'm planning on going to a 3:36 grear set that will lower the rpms. 255/60 15s re on the back end that helped lower the engin3 rpms by 300 too. And back in 1970 with my first 66 GTO gas was only 32 cents a gallon. So yeah, we didn't car about gas mileage. LOL

You never mentioned if your car has an automatic or manual transmission. If it's a " stick " you can find manual transmissions with overdrive that will enable you to keep your current rear end drive set. That might be cheaper and easier than finding a 12 bolt unit for your " goat. "

If you have an automatic, you can get an early 200/4R that also has an overdrive unit of .67 to 1. The 200/4r can be built without needing a computer to control the lockup feature for the torque converter. The valve body can be built to do it or a simple switch can be used at cruising speed to engage the lockup.

http://transmissions101.com/2004R-transmissions.php

* Caution * You also would need to put in a new brake switch at the pedal that would have provisions that when the brake pedal was pushed, an electrical impulse would disengage the lock up feature. Otherwise, it would be like trying to stop with a manual transmission and not using the clutch.

[Aktungbby]

Now that's a 'bucket list' unto itself! ATTN Onkel Neal-the cutting edge!!??: I sat in one these a couple of months ago; Toyota Mirai! Problem 1: the closest hydrogen stations are 40 miles from my home. Affordable though with a current rebate, Federal and CA tax energy incentives:... incl. 3 years free fuel:

[fumo30]

^Some nutty designs indeed

Yet my ultimate dream car is only blast from the past.
No hi-tec but it moves fast, looks cool and make a lot of noise.