Fast N Loud Bandit T/A

[BigMikeIndy]

The Gas Monkey guys are at it again. Who thinks the bandit T/A they are working on would make a good weekend thrasher? What would you change?

[nasty72nova]

I like it but I think I saw them say they were running 17 in wheels. 18s would have been better imo. Oh and drop an LS crate motor in it!!

[rchaskin]

It needs a third pedal.........

I like it though!!!!!!

[GrabberGT]

Sounds like fun and I enjoyed the episode but I couldnt help but wonder... "How did they get all those parts so quickly?" lol Give us the scoop.

[BMR Sales]

I like it but I think I saw them say they were running 17 in wheels. 18s would have been better imo. Oh and drop an LS crate motor in it!!

17" Tires are so much Cheaper, so when you are doing Ass-Monkey Burn-Outs, the Wallet doesn't hurt as much!

[GS455vert]

I find some of their builds a little on the "rough" side but did enjoy this episode with the T|A. Really liked the Ride Tech kit on 17" homey combs and the OD trans. Should be a pretty slick car when it's done as long as they go "all in" on a power plant now that the stocker tried to eat itself. A LS will not likely happen due to the time constraints, so I hope that they put some money into the original mill so it's actually fun to rally?

[72BBSwinger]

After watching the entire crew stand there and flatten a cam on that GT350, blame it on oil after seeing all the metal in it , they kinda lost all credibility with me. Then someone must of read the book on cam break in on the next one.

[1989GTA]

After watching the entire crew stand there and flatten a cam on that GT350, blame it on oil after seeing all the metal in it , they kinda lost all credibility with me. Then someone must of read the book on cam break in on the next one.

I think a lot of us called that one. I don't care for some of the things they do on the show but it is a better watch than some of the alternatives.

[GrabberGT]

I think a lot of us called that one. I don't care for some of the things they do on the show but it is a better watch than some of the alternatives.

Im pretty sure they said they put in an additive that still didnt do the job. But yea... surely ONE of them must have known. Even I knew that and I've never had to break in a motor before. Its like they've never seen any of the shows on Power Block. LOL

As far as this motor is concerned, the preview for next week make it appear that they rebuild the original motor but it still doesnt work out. So NOW what?

[BigMikeIndy]

[QUOTE=GrabberGT;1034664]Sounds like fun and I enjoyed the episode but I couldnt help but wonder... "How did they get all those parts so quickly?" lol Give us the scoop.[/QUOTE

Let just say thanks to Fed Ex express.

[Thephranc]

I just hope they don't hack that AMC like they did the last one.

That they were gushing about how easy it was to bolt on the new suspension is a great testament to the product's producer and their quality parts.

[Kenova]

After watching the entire crew stand there and flatten a cam on that GT350, blame it on oil after seeing all the metal in it , they kinda lost all credibility with me. Then someone must of read the book on cam break in on the next one.

Someone should tell them about that wonderful invention called the roller cam. It would have saved them money on the GT build.

Ken

[GNon18s]

I like that show for now. I just hope they don't start building cars with all free parts because that makes me sick and then I change the channel. The fact that a manufacturer is on here starting a thread for them shows how commercialized the show is already. ..Nothing against ridetech.

[Gratefuldiver]

The Ass Monkeys put a Olds engine in it didn't they? Im pretty sure that wasn't a real SE but a Pontiac that had a "Real" Pontiac engine from the factory needs to stay with a Pontiac engine.

[SPLATT71MC]

The Ass Monkeys put a Olds engine in it didn't they? Im pretty sure that wasn't a real SE but a Pontiac that had a "Real" Pontiac engine from the factory needs to stay with a Pontiac engine.

Some Trans Ams came from the factory with a 403 Olds.

[BonzoHansen]

Some Trans Ams came from the factory with a 403 Olds.

That started in 1979 didn't it?

[Project77]

That started in 1979 didn't it?

I'm pretty sure that started in 1977. My '77 Esprit has a factory Olds 350.

[shmoov69]

I don't watch the show much, but did see the TA episode tonight. Couple thoughts tho.... WHY in the world did they want to leave the stocker engine for a road ralley?!?!! That would have been the first thing I woulda changed! Plunk in a LS7 or 9 and trans pullout and be on your merry way! Screw the paint, it looked pretty good before, heck the spoiler looked like an orange after the paint job anyway.

And really, who buys a stock old ford f100 longbed truck for that much money?!? I mean seriously!!??!

[MrQuick]

I don't watch the show much, but did see the TA episode tonight. Couple thoughts tho.... WHY in the world did they want to leave the stocker engine for a road ralley?!?!! That would have been the first thing I woulda changed! Plunk in a LS7 or 9 and trans pullout and be on your merry way! Screw the paint, it looked pretty good before, heck the spoiler looked like an orange after the paint job anyway.

And really, who buys a stock old ford f100 longbed truck for that much money?!? I mean seriously!!??!

My buddies 77 T/A he had in high school had an Olds 403 in it. And that was all stock.

I know, of all the project cars they put an LS in it should have been this one. And I have learned along time ago, you don't thrash on a car you are intent on selling.

[regal454]

[QUOTE
I'm pretty sure that started in 1977. My '77 Esprit has a factory Olds 350.[/QUOTE]

Started in 77 being used in CA and high altitude areas. I believe it was a mainstream option by 79.