I can certainly agree with what you're saying,Chuck. Was going to build a 496" BBC for my car but am re-thinking that strategy now. I purchased some Edelbrock Performer RPM heads and intake,along with a hydraulic roller cam set-up for my 350 SBC. Just sold the cam to buy another one more suited to my new combination. High fuel prices will force a lot of people to curtail useage and that will bring down demand. It won't happen overnight but it will happen. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chuck Speake" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I think the increase in fuel cost that is going to be coming is going to have all of us rethinking our plans and goals. I had planned in the near future to replace my stock 350 with a 390 hp 350 that burned 87 octane, but now I am really rethinking it and when I do it may option the 350 325 hp using 87 octane instead or perhaps even the 280 hp if prices get too extreme by the time I make the move. I would like the more power, but do not race the car just do shows and cruises, but like to have the power if I need or want to eat some rice. Even with that I will more than likely reduce the miles driven with the Chevelle, and really think hard about any long road trips. I live in a suburb of Chicago and filled the tank last night with 93 octane before the prices have gone up where they are going to and it cost $43.00 and the tank wasn't empty. The way the current engine is setup a tank doesn't last very far. I guess being unable to even go to any shows or cruises because of the back surgeries I currently going thru is saving me a lot of gas money right now. More money for the various parts needed for this winters projects, and perhaps this savings will allow one or two other projects I didn't think I would be able to afford. Sorry for being so long winded. Chuck Speake 70 Chevelle Malibu Glen Ellyn, IL -----Original Message----- From: Clint Hooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 1:28 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger Higher fuel costs will spur development of more & better cars. Truck and SUV sales are going to take a huge hit,IMO,because most people really don't need them,,just wanted them. Speaking for myself,I had plans to buy a new Chev 1/2 ton four door truck next Spring but have now decided to buy a small fuel-efficient car,instead. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Sparks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Too bad it beats anything the General has for the same kind of money (unless > you want a truck)...and IMO it has better styling then the GTO. GM should > had gone the way Ford did with the new Mustang instead of going after the > tuner crowd (would a tuner know what to do with a v8?)
