If i’m correct, the main issue with the x-32 was inhalation of exhaust gases on takeoff and landing, reducing thrust. Seems like a design flaw that could’ve been fixed in the prototype phase by moving the intake to the top of the jet (maybe fixing some of the ugliness too). I wonder if the X-32 could’ve used off the…

I would take the X-32 if it didn’t have the f-35's issues. Besides, the air force’s ugliest (awesomest) jet, the a-10, is probably their most effective.

Ebay has a good selection of restomod Chevy C10 pickups well within your price range, most with crate 350 v8's, 700r4 transmissions and disk brake conversions. Some even have a/c. And since you don’t have a garage, owning a truck with a cavernous engine compartment and a downright spartan design makes…

CP because this right here is a money pit. Reasons: First of all 3VZ’s EAT head gaskets and are in nearly every way inferior to the 22re. You WILL swap it for a 22re =$$$. Secondly, now that you got rid of that craptastic V6, you’ll need another trans, which will probably be the 5 speed manual to mate up to the 22re =…

Many times I’ve *done. Had to correct myself. Grammar police. WeeeOoooweeeooo.

Many times I’ve did what I thought was necessary to get a car into “reliable” state only to have things break that I didn’t consider disassembling and inspecting in the first place. One good example of this was my 1966 dodge polara. The engine ran good after a tappet adjustment. Check. Crappy four wheel drum brakes…

The worst thing about being a car enthusiast is the same as being a technical death metal afficianado or having any other hobby/borderline obsession. You go so far down the rabbit hole with your “preference” that it’s hard to come back out of it to appreciate other cars/other music. Eventually you realize how silly…

This exact reason is why I eventually adopted the motto, “Never drive your project car”. If you get an old car, take it apart down to the last nut and bolt and EXPECT to replace lots of stuff before relying on it as a daily driver. I know from way too much from experience in this department.

It’s enough to provide an additional “400 horsepower” if your engine (ignition timing, fuel system) is properly adjusted for it. Nitrous oxide is nicknamed “The chemical supercharger” as it crams more oxygen into your engine’s combustion chambers, which in turn allows the engine to burn more fuel at a useable air/fuel…

Lifted trucks with tiny wheels are common sight around San Diego. Either A. The owner wore out their enormous tires and can’t afford a new set. B. The owner realized that gigantic wheels are harder to turn which equates to terrible gas mileage. Gas is expensive around here and we have a Prius density comparable to…

Puts electric motors in ferrari, drives it. Restores ferrari to stock, sits in the corner of some architect’s house as a “look at the successful douche I have become” piece of “art” or the basement garage of a dude in La Jolla undriven.

You’re gonna spend a lot of time alone in the back seat of this CP so yeah, that rag is indeed load-bearing.

I guarantee the manager was in on this. Coming from personal experience working at a major oil-changing franchise, I can tell you there is NO reason a sawsall or any other electric/pneumantic cutting tool for that matter should be in that facility and if there was, EVERYONE working would know about it. All I had to…