When did *I* ever say anything about it being something for "everyone" to do as you put it? I was inquiring for my "personal" car- I could give a crap less what you do with yours- heck, you could paint it pink and throw a rotary in it for all I care. I was asking about something for *my* particular car and, yes- *I* do have the resources to do whatever I want, heck my cousin has a 790 whp 3000GT also- that isn't something "everyone" can do without their own resources either, but did I say "what is feasible for every yokel with an adjustable wrench to do to their car? No. As for videos, get real- you think any of these guys care about impressing some 22 year old on some message forum? You must be one of the ricers videotaping every street race they are involved in because they are mad cool like that.
Actually- just got off the phone with one guy (never said crossfire either, just "mercedes 320 cars") and he said "tell him to bring the camera, his mouth and $1000 and run for the video" lol. Not everyone cares about the message board drama, they care about their car and what they do with it and could care less about the rest of you.
I also said, it is something that perhaps could be available for others later on once it is set up, so that takes care of the "resources" part you mentioned not everyone has.
You know, maybe think before you respond and realize who you are talking to and what is realistic vs. what the average Joe tuner who is in it solely for the money tells you. I am not some "magazine tuner" nor have I ever let any of them work on my cars, yet I have had some impressive setups- strange for a "hack", huh? Hmm, 487 WHP DAILY DRIVER Talon on PUMP with alcohol injection, 11.1@126 on PUMP gas 94 LT1 stroker Z that ran 10.3@134 on race fuel and 150 shot- PLENTY more left too- fully loaded, AC, cruise, etc., friends and family members making over 700 with some over 1000 and one over 1500 to the WHEELS (not on pump, obviously) in everything from single turbo 4's to twin turbo v8's. Not to mention, a 12.7 second crossfire that I haven't even had for two months yet- what have you accomplished with your xfire in the last two months? Probably some spiffy light up door sills or something, huh? (no offense to those who have them
) - so who are you to attack my performance accomplishments with various cars?
As for the comment about shattering a rod- hmm, ok- if and when it does, I will know the limits and I PROMISE you the next setup will be stronger and more powerful. I have always pushed things to the limits and if/when it blows, so friggin what- that is when you build a real setup for the car. Once again, I am not talking about a reliable every day car for everyone on this forum to duplicate and have hundreds of thousands of care free miles- I am talking about my own car and my goals for it.
Apparently Malc and Al have a clue, maybe you should listen to what they have to say. Doing it yourself is what hot rodding is all about, paying someone for over priced, under powered items to be installed for you and to do the R&D for you is the easy way out for people with more money than knowledge. While that is ok in most cases, don't attack me because my abilities surpass that.
Joe