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Ok, switching gears...

Anyone here own a Datsun? I thought I ordered 2 key blanks for my friend but they sent me 2 packages of 10 blanks. If anyone wants the ilco x7 key blank, lemme know.
 
vinhnguyen54 said:
The 2.7L Ecoboost engine is a BEAST! Makes my truck faster than most if not all V8 trucks. I love this engine! Mine engine however has by cylinder heads at 5000 miles....So...Would I buy another 2.7L? No! I wish I would haev gotten the 5.0 V8 for better sounds and more reliability...IN your case the Fusion does not come in 5.0 so I guess you are stuck with the 2.7L. I cant vouch for reliability but I can tell you it will kick ***! If it can move a 5500lbs truck then a 3500lbs Sedan should be a rocket!
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Thanks man. I am not in a rush.. all subaru cars are boring.. every one had it.. i will do more research on the ford and chevy sedan.
 
I must also warn you about Turbo cars. Turbo cars might have fast numbers on the spec sheet but they aren't that fun to drive. At least the Nissan GTR was not as responsive as my Stingray and that killed the experience. The F150 ecoboost was also not as responsive as other V8 trucks. The point is if performance is important to you stay naturally aspirated while you still can. Turbos to me is a gimmick to fool Emmision authority. When you put your foot in it it burns way more fuel than naturally aspirated engines. Yes there are savings if you take it very very easy on the petal. but if you drive it normally I find turbo cars to be less efficient than naturally aspirated equivalence.

Soemtimes Turbo doesn't make sense at all...The BMW M4 makes less HP compared to a Stingray and its also slower and less fuel efficient...Why go Turbo then?
My F150 2.7L is barely more fuel efficient than a Silverado 6.2L when driven normally. But when you put your foot into it the 2.7L is about the same or worse. Yet the 6.2L can tow way more and is way more powerful. 325HP VS 420HP. 365T VS 460T. Why didn't I get a 6.2L instead? Well my F150 MSRP was 45K. I got it for 33K. Cant pass up that good deal. Need at least 45K to touch a 6.2L...
 
vinhnguyen54 said:
I must also warn you about Turbo cars. Turbo cars might have fast numbers on the spec sheet but they aren't that fun to drive. At least the Nissan GTR was not as responsive as my Stingray and that killed the experience. The F150 ecoboost was also not as responsive as other V8 trucks. The point is if performance is important to you stay naturally aspirated while you still can. Turbos to me is a gimmick to fool Emmision authority. When you put your foot in it it burns way more fuel than naturally aspirated engines. Yes there are savings if you take it very very easy on the petal. but if you drive it normally I find turbo cars to be less efficient than naturally aspirated equivalence.

Soemtimes Turbo doesn't make sense at all...The BMW M4 makes less HP compared to a Stingray and its also slower and less fuel efficient...Why go Turbo then?
My F150 2.7L is barely more fuel efficient than a Silverado 6.2L when driven normally. But when you put your foot into it the 2.7L is about the same or worse. Yet the 6.2L can tow way more and is way more powerful. 325HP VS 420HP. 365T VS 460T. Why didn't I get a 6.2L instead? Well my F150 MSRP was 45K. I got it for 33K. Cant pass up that good deal. Need at least 45K to touch a 6.2L...
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+1 Normally aspirated or supercharged. Turbos are great for racing if you have the revs up all the time, but no matter how good they get, there will always be at least SOME lag. Not true with the Fusion though, because it can use the battery during the turbo lag. Of course, you additionally have the problem of reliability. They've gotten very good lately, but let's face it, they are living in Horrible conditions--when they are on full boost the temps get to just plain stupid because of exhaust pressure plus heat of compression. That's why if you don't make sure it's been off boost for a bit before you shut it down it will coke and you will have a very expensive fix. That normally doesn't happen because you aren't under boost except under acceleration or illegal speeds, but it can happen, and if you do it, good luck. Airplanes are the perfect place for turbochargers, because they always cool on descent and they have no lag under constant throttle. Doesn't solve the reliability problem though, and they are the least reliable part of a turbocharged aircraft engine, and I know!
 
wimmer21 said:
No more jokes from me though. I gotta be straight serious from now on..... I'm scared bulbmogul might come after me next. I'm locking my doors tonight. ;p
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wimmer, not pointing any fingers but OG was in on the joke.... or were you in on it all along???
 
tab665 said:
wimmer, not pointing any fingers but OG was in on the joke.... or were you in on it all along???
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Wait wut? OG encouraged you to pull that on me? OMG that actually sounds plausible... but now he won't own up to it because I'll do something bad and he knows it. Wow I'm going to get you boy.
 
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The next person who decides to pick on me.... look, I don't know how to fight or nothin but I'm friends with Newlumen and you don't wanna mess with him. And he doesn't have a GF so he's already in a bad mood.
 
wimmer21 said:
Wait wut? OG encouraged you to pull that on me? OMG that actually sounds plausible... but now he won't own up to it because I'll do something bad and he knows it. Wow I'm going to get you boy.
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I might have encouraged it after I found out everyone was on the same page and no body was getting hurt or in trouble. What are friends for:). I'm heading over to bulbmogul's for a BBQ now.
 
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MC408 said:
Lol lol lol. On all levels! I was entertained and at the end of the day, it was all in good fun!
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Yeah nobody got hurt. Nobody got mad. Nobody lost their mind and sent a LONG email to Vinh to apologize for defending themselves in his subforum... because he feared it would likely embarrass Vinh... but didn't know what else to do so he did it... and now he's real sensitive about it so please don't scold him when you see all that in your Lounge because I (yes it turned into I) will take it personal and never buy another damn flashlight from you ever again if you scold me or say something to make me feel even worse right now. Yes thank God nobody did that today.
 
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