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    1. #21
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      Quote Originally Posted by SPLATT71MC View Post
      Some Trans Ams came from the factory with a 403 Olds.
      Not until 78 and 79. Unless it was a 4 speed car, in which case it still had a 400 Pontiac

      Pontiac Powered 72 GTO

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      Pontiac Powered 72 GTO

    3. #23
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      Watched the episode, too much time spent on the montage but it was entertaining. Isn't this the second time they wrecked a brand new motor? Shop or installer error?

      Tom was by far the best that crazy sombitch!

    4. #24
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      I thought it was COOL as hell, i would like too win it and then enter some auto cross events in 2014 with it.

    5. #25
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      I think Tom should continue the Buford T. Justice roll and auto-x the sheriff's car!!!

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      Dream sequence was way too long - I think that is from trying to get two episodes out of one. As far as motors go, they need a new Builder or hold off the Monkey Donuts!

    7. #27
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      Quote Originally Posted by BMR Sales View Post
      ........ As far as motors go, they need a new Builder or hold off the Monkey Donuts!
      .......... or pry open Richard's wallet and start using roller cams. They didn't say what caused the damage, but I suspect it was the cam again.

      Ken
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    8. #28
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      Quote Originally Posted by Kenova View Post
      .......... or pry open Richard's wallet and start using roller cams. They didn't say what caused the damage, but I suspect it was the cam again.

      Ken
      That would be too funny if it was the camshaft again.

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      Quote Originally Posted by Kenova View Post
      .......... or pry open Richard's wallet and start using roller cams. They didn't say what caused the damage, but I suspect it was the cam again.

      Ken
      Quote Originally Posted by 1989GTA View Post
      That would be too funny if it was the camshaft again.
      it was because they didnt use the proper break in oil. not my words the engine builders. funny.
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      Quote Originally Posted by MrQuick View Post
      it was because they didnt use the proper break in oil. not my words the engine builders. funny.
      This Time on the TA, they used Joe Gibbs Break-In Oil - there was a shot of Jordan putting it in. The Motor Guy missed a lot of Stuff in his 1st Build.

      Whoever Wins the Car in the Monkey Giveaway needs to put a LS in it!

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    11. #31
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      Quote Originally Posted by Kenova View Post
      .......... or pry open Richard's wallet and start using roller cams. They didn't say what caused the damage, but I suspect it was the cam again.

      Ken
      That's what I was thinking too. Its by far cheaper to just to go with a retro roller cam than to build an engine twice. I think part of their problem is they have a bunch of morons working on the cars and they try to do the job the cheapest way possible. When I saw the mustang's engine fail, the hired labor was shocked to see metal in the oil?? Aaron had to set them straight....you're going to see a little shimmer on a new engine. Than I was shock to see they pulled the mushroom'd lifter from the top! Good way to mess up the lifter bore!

      The classic one was when the guy said "we used name brand oil with an additive"....Since when is "O'reilly auto parts oil" name brand?
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      Quote Originally Posted by BIGMIKE@ridetech View Post
      The Gas Monkey guys are at it again. What would you change?
      What would I change? I would change the channel! Those guys are lame.
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      they showed a bad rod bearing.

      som bitch!
      Scott from NJ.

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      The production quality of that show is surprising. I think it's very well edited and the final reveal sequence, they have one great DP. The lighting is always done very well.

      As much as people dislike the show, i think it's a lot of fun. Think they did a great job on the t/a just wish they had the time to drop an ls into it!
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      Quote Originally Posted by scott_fx View Post
      The production quality of that show is surprising. I think it's very well edited and the final reveal sequence, they have one great DP. The lighting is always done very well.

      As much as people dislike the show, i think it's a lot of fun. Think they did a great job on the t/a just wish they had the time to drop an ls into it!

      I enjoy the show too, just those two dumb guys that don't know anything need to go, ruins the credibility of the quality of the builds. Richard and Aaron seem like pretty cool dudes, they definitely make the show.
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      It's a fun show - wouldn't want them to build me a car - they come off like dumbasses - and from a business stand point they waste a lot of money - 1 guy working and 5 guys watching???

      After they keep wiping the motor, you'd think they'd have the guy break it in on the dyno before he brings it over.

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      Quote Originally Posted by GT500KR_Vert View Post
      It's a fun show - wouldn't want them to build me a car - they come off like dumbasses - and from a business stand point they waste a lot of money - 1 guy working and 5 guys watching???

      After they keep wiping the motor, you'd think they'd have the guy break it in on the dyno before he brings it over.
      Dittos to all of that. Could not agree more.

    18. #38
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      I really enjoy the show for entertainment. The reality is they are trying to appeal to a very wide audience and filling the show with to much car/build info is great for us who love cars but not as appealing to the greater audience. Agree that Tom should get an award for his B.T Justice and over all the guys keep it light and funny. If it get to serious then I can just go to work for more stress and real world problems so it is a great escape and still has some cools cars so I'm all in.

      Now for the next three days let's see who can use "som bitch" the most times in our regular lives.
      Todd
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      How hard can it be...

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    19. #39
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      Quote Originally Posted by badazz81z28 View Post
      I enjoy the show too, just those two dumb guys that don't know anything need to go, ruins the credibility of the quality of the builds. Richard and Aaron seem like pretty cool dudes, they definitely make the show.
      I hope you don't mean Tom - that Dude is Hilarious! I think Jordan knows more than he shows & the Directors may be dumbing it down. The guy that looks like an Amish Troll doesn't seem to know anything and more like a helper. The tall Troll is supposed to know wiring. They could do without showing the 2 Office Guys as they don't add anything

    20. #40
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      I like the show better than some other ones with shouting and stress drama.
      These guys are cool, the cars are cool, although not to the degree of show cars, which is alright, I'm just disappointed on some missing headliners, raw metal, etc, but then i remember the F40 Ferrari...
      The 57 Chevy build was a $70k joke IMO. So give and take...
      The Bandit build was good, the dream sequences were som-bitch funny, although it seemed that engine was a low-budget mi$take. How about roller rockers? FI setup, etc? something...
      Dave
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