2013 Mustang GT500 MEGA THREAD - Page 232

LOWDOWN · 07-19-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bhobbs

And in 1970 the Chevy 396 was bored to 402 yet they still called it a 396.

...and in a non-SS '70 Malibu, it was called a 400...

Bob Cosby · 07-19-2012, 02:41 PM

Well golly while we're at it the old pushrod 5.0 wasn't really a 5.0....it was 4.949 liters, and thus was 'only' a 4.9.

Stew · 07-20-2012, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Cosby

Well golly while we're at it the old pushrod 5.0 wasn't really a 5.0....it was 4.949 liters, and thus was 'only' a 4.9.

Lol, and how many times have I heard the LS1 referred to as a 350 when it is a 345, and 5.3 as a 327, though isn't it actually a 323, mind you this is just people and chevy never advertised those 2 as such....

Bob Cosby · 07-20-2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Stew

Lol, and how many times have I heard the LS1 referred to as a 350 when it is a 345...

Or even 346....

Stew · 07-20-2012, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Cosby

Or even 346....

Meant 346, love them typos haha

SEVEN-OH JOE · 07-20-2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Stew

Lol, and how many times have I heard the LS1 referred to as a 350 when it is a 345, and 5.3 as a 327, though isn't it actually a 323, mind you this is just people and chevy never advertised those 2 as such....

Or perhaps 325?

Once you start sliding, it's a slippery slope!

Bhobbs · 07-20-2012, 11:49 AM

Even so, do you think people would skip buying a BOSS 351 because the engine really is a 355? No, hell no.

SEVEN-OH JOE · 07-20-2012, 12:28 PM

Call it a BOSS 5.8 and everyone might be happy. Maybe.

Bhobbs · 07-20-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SEVEN-OH JOE

Call it a BOSS 5.8 and everyone might be happy. Maybe.

Maybe. Its not like I'd buy one anyways.

shaffe · 07-20-2012, 04:37 PM

when did automakers stop advertising engines by the C.I. and start using liters

SEVEN-OH JOE · 07-20-2012, 05:02 PM

Eighties, in North America. Almost since "forever", with imports.

C5RocksC5 · 07-20-2012, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by shaffe

when did automakers stop advertising engines by the C.I. and start using liters

because standard is boring, metric is more fun.

The IOM Ninja · 07-20-2012, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by shaffe

when did automakers stop advertising engines by the C.I. and start using liters

When they realized what a fail your country's measurement system is?

Bob Cosby · 07-20-2012, 06:05 PM

Pretty sure you can find 'liters' on emblems from a few 60's cars....

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07-19-2012, 02:41 PM	#3236
Bob Cosby Drives: 2010 Vette Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 572	Well golly while we're at it the old pushrod 5.0 wasn't really a 5.0....it was 4.949 liters, and thus was 'only' a 4.9.

07-20-2012, 11:49 AM	#3241
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,990	Even so, do you think people would skip buying a BOSS 351 because the engine really is a 355? No, hell no.

07-20-2012, 12:28 PM	#3242
SEVEN-OH JOE Account Suspended Drives: some to distraction Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Location: Location: Posts: 627	Call it a BOSS 5.8 and everyone might be happy. Maybe.

07-20-2012, 04:37 PM	#3244
shaffe Drives: 21 Bronco Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Carol Stream Posts: 6,043	when did automakers stop advertising engines by the C.I. and start using liters

07-20-2012, 05:02 PM	#3245
SEVEN-OH JOE Account Suspended Drives: some to distraction Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Location: Location: Posts: 627	Eighties, in North America. Almost since "forever", with imports.

07-20-2012, 06:05 PM	#3248
Bob Cosby Drives: 2010 Vette Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 572	Pretty sure you can find 'liters' on emblems from a few 60's cars....