Indeed, the devil is in the details since its essentially a spec series. Exploiting those details where rules permits makes a big difference. Also the US car industry has benefitted greatly from the expertise developed with these engines.

Yes, there are definitely guidelines that every manufacturer has to meet. NASCAR is pretty much a spec car series anymore. That being said, there are tolerances built into the specs, and each manufacturer/team can tackle those differently. For example, a few years ago, Toyota engines sourced from TRD were faster than…

Turbos increase the Volumetric efficiency of an engine, basically artificially increasing the displacement. You are packing more combustible material into a smaller space at higher pressure.

The biggest pile of BS I ever heard was when a fellow I knew told me that one day, in the mid 80's, he saw an ad in the paper for a ‘53 Chevy for sale for $100. He said he called the number and an old lady answered. She supposedly told him no, she did not know what model it was but her husband bought it new, put just…

Negative Ghost Rider. Front brakes have been mandatory on Funny Cars since the early 90's.

I get my Renegade in 9th gear regularly on the freeway, turning 1500 RPM at 75 MPH. The issues with the 9HP have been blown way out of proportion.

Holy crap, I have seen that movie probably 1000 times and NEVER noticed that...hats off to you good sir.

I hope some day you startle the wrong person and end up as a spilled bag of guts under the wheel of their car.

Looks to me like a case of asshole (swerving into them) on asshole (speeding recklessly, passing in a no passing zone, no safety clothing) crime.

Ugg, the whole Prowler thing again.

I think Daimler-Benz is partially to blame for that. During the Daimler-Chrysler era, there was no corner they wouldn’t cut.

Isn’t the old saying: “If you want to make a small fortune in racing, you must start with a large fortune”.

Oh, I’m sorry, can you hold your engine together long enough to try to catch me?

I periodically check eBay for a W12 Phaeton and a V10 Touareg. That would be quite a garage to have, though you’d never be able to drive anywhere because they’d be perpetually broken.

Ahhhh!

After browsing through the comments, I have to say it’s pretty bizarre how many people are willing to pay more up front to avoid getting “screwed” or having “shifty moves” pulled on them by a dealer. Instead of the possibility of getting taken on a price, you gladly get taken up front?

“I would like to buy your [insert $25,000 car here]. I have great credit - like a 459 - and I make good money - $900/mo on disability and $3000 on the side for which I get paid cash and have no proof of. I also have a suspended license, so you’ll have to put it in my girl’s name, but she don’t work, and the insurance…

Hey man! My girlfriend takes mass transit! She doesn’t even own a car! We are merely a 3 car household.

Wow! You bent the frame on a vehicle without a frame, you must be pretty hardcore!