We have several members that have achieved Big Block Status now. The Six Pack and The Mighty 426 Elephant will soon have some new guests too. Thinking about making some tweaks to the posting levels:
Any thoughts on adding some more levels or spacing the ones we have out a little more? Suggestions? What's between Big Block, Six pack and a 426? Is there any higher level then a 426? Maybe a super charged or blower 426? :D
What do you guys want to do? :help:
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Mighty 426 elephant should be called Hemi and kick in at 426 posts. Other levels could be Fuel Injected and Nitrous.
:iagree:
I just want to keep the Leaning Tower of Power designation ..... its such a perfect fit for me, LOL :) I guess that means I need to quit posting soon :stop:
one thought could be all the engine combos in order (198 Slant 6, 225 Slant 6, 318, 340, 340 6 Pack, etcetc)
:idea: How about 340 Six Pack after the Small Block??
- Blown Hemi
- Bottle fed Hemi
- Alcohol burning death trap
:)
You could add more engine options that were available in the E body instead of /in addition to the "small or big" block categories...If E body applications aren't a concern you could always span engines that were available in other models like "max wedge", "long ram","turbine" etc...
At least cover all of the different E body engines.
There's also a Z code engine which was used for the factory sponsored race cars.
Quote from: screamindriver on February 02, 2017, 07:04:39 PM
You could add more engine options that were available in the E body instead of /in addition to the "small or big" block categories...If E body applications aren't a concern you could always span engines that were available in other models like "max wedge", "long ram","turbine" etc...
Let's keep it E-Bodies :alan2cents:
In my mind... (as feeble as it may be)
Slant six
318
340
340 6 pack/barrel
360
383 2V
383 4V
440 4V
440 6 pack/barrel
426 Hemi
Top Fuel..
Was there 2 different displacements of slant 6 available?
Also, 2 different horsepower ratings for 383-4 barrel? Gran Coupe/Barracuda vs. 'Cuda
If I remember correctly, the Z code engine that I saw on a 'Cuda was a 440, but it probably could have been any race prepped custom engine.
Quote from: cataclysm80 on February 03, 2017, 02:23:17 AM
Was there 2 different displacements of slant 6 available?
yup. for the Barracuda - 198 /6 - @450 made in 1970. the 225 /6 - @ 4600 in 1970. 1971 only had @ 95 of the 198 and 1500ish of the 225. 1972 had @800 of the 225 early production runs, they quit making them pretty quick in favor of the 318 and 340 combos (I've never even seen a '72 with a /6)
All great suggestions guys! And I like the idea of keeping it E-Body related. With the wonderful growth and good group of members it seems as if we do need to make a slight adjustment to the levels.
How's this?
(numbers of post to reach each level)
Leaning Tower of Power @ 0 Posts
Small Block @ 318 Posts
Big Block @ 440 Posts
Six Pack @ 3200 Posts
Mighty 426 Hemi @ 4260 Posts
Those last levels will take a little more time to reach, but those are special levels just like the engines.
I like it, but still think the 340 6 pack is an E-body well known recognition and directly related to the line up. :notsure:
Quote from: 71GranCoupe on February 03, 2017, 11:31:45 AM
I like it, but still think the 340 6 pack is an E-body well known recognition and directly related to the line up. :notsure:
340 six pack in my mind is better then a 340, 360 maybe even better then a 383. It was underrated, a one year engine with special one off internal components. It should be in there.
Where could we fit it in and at what post count? Was going to the Six Pack at 3200 (3 2 barrels) and the Hemi at 4260 for the 426.
Would we change it to something like this? :thinking:
Leaning Tower of Power @ 0 Posts
Small Block @ 318 Posts
Big Block @ 440 Posts
340 Six Pack @1000 Posts
440 Six Pack @ 2500 Posts
Mighty 426 Hemi @ 4260 Posts
Quote from: 71GranCoupe on February 03, 2017, 11:31:45 AM
I like it, but still think the 340 6 pack is an E-body well known recognition and directly related to the line up. :notsure:
Yep, for covering a large number of potential posts that could be made, it seems that having more than 4 categories would better fill the gaps.
198 0
225 426 (hemi displacement)
318 833 (4 speed transmission)
340 1350 (six pak CFM)
340 6 pack/barrel 1704 ????????????
360 2300 (six pak carb model number)
383 2V 2556 ???????????
383 4V 2982 ?????????
440 4V 3400 (displacement)
440 6 pack/barrel 3830 (displacement)
426 Hemi 4260 (displacement)
Top Fuel.. 5000 custom title if you want
The numbers can be made with just a little maneuvering, but really believe since this is strictly (mostly) E-Bodies, the 340 Six Pack should be in the list, as it was an E-Body only application. :alan2cents:
Some people are really over thinking this :rofl:
I for one would just like to keep my Big Block designation.
Thanks!
:bigthumb:
:popcorn:
Think about it like this. You might just get to become a Big Block twice! :rofl: It's twice the reward. :D
Quote from: HP_Cuda on February 03, 2017, 12:59:44 PM
I for one would just like to keep my Big Block designation.
Thanks!
:bigthumb:
:popcorn:
:foul:
:please: Just don't make me be a 360. :Thud:
Quote from: headejm on February 04, 2017, 11:23:55 AM
:please: Just don't make me be a 360. :Thud:
LOL :cheers:
How about using letter codes instead of big block etc. B code j code v code r code. Mike
Quote from: Cuda Cody on February 03, 2017, 11:48:25 AM
Where could we fit it in and at what post count? Was going to the Six Pack at 3200 (3 2 barrels) and the Hemi at 4260 for the 426.
Would we change it to something like this? :thinking:
Leaning Tower of Power @ 0 Posts
Small Block @ 318 Posts
Big Block @ 440 Posts
340 Six Pack @1000 Posts
440 Six Pack @ 2500 Posts
Mighty 426 Hemi @ 4260 Posts
Quote from: 71GranCoupe on February 03, 2017, 11:31:45 AM
I like it, but still think the 340 6 pack is an E-body well known recognition and directly related to the line up. :notsure:
I agree with Alan, keep it simple. This seems logical Cody.