What’s a banana in this context?

You had to drive in Lisbon traffic? I’m so sorry.

I really want to get a Ford Econoline diesel van 4x4 and do a front solid axle swap with about a 6" lift. Turn it into the ultimate RV/adventure van.

Well, at least in the US, empty open space is something we have an abundance of.

“how they select coolant blends for the Toyota Corolla”

Owned a 95 E36 M3, drove a Supra. Wasn’t impressed at all, Supra felt bloated.

If only for an RGV Gamma 250 Lucky Strike.

Fancy Kristen is my second favorite only to Combat Kristen. :-D

Not all that important, but that’s David Beckham.

Drifting is dancing with cars.

I *may* have, but if I didn’t, I can give first hand account of how severely stressful it is.

I’m about half German, kinda explains my lead right foot.

Yeah, which is why I just kissed that speed and immediately backed down. Couldn’t imagine trying to do that sustained, and not around other cars. The level of concentration needed is very fatiguing, so to me the Veyron and Agera drivers are heros.

Are you talking about 250 - 300 PSI turbodiesels?

I recently did 264 kph on the autobahn on a clear three lane stretch, and that was nuts. If you’re going any considerable speed when there’s traffic in the right lane, even a single car, you better be hyper aware of what’s going on.

A certain ZZ Top song comes to mind...

Those are nice trucks. I had a 2004 Silverado extended cab 4x4 with just the 5.3L. Did you ever get dyno numbers? I know those blocks punched out to near max can make silly power for the money spent.

I may have been unclear - the SBC was in production for a long time, from 1954 to sometime in the early 90s for cars and unti 2003 for trucks. I was just trying to convey that the SBC had a really long run.

Cool, thank you for that info - learn somethin’ every day.

Fair enough - should have taken it in the spirit it was intended. I’d buy you a beer if it were possible.