Back in the 50's when I was drag racing my 56 Fury I loved stopping guys on the street or drag strip with 57 and 58 Fury's with 318 engines and showing them that their cars were not getting full throttle.They thought I was nuts at first until I showed them.I would tell them to have their buddy floor the gas pedal with the engine turned off and then I would show them they were only getting 3/4 throttle. Don't ask me why. The only thing I can think might have happened is the choke was partially on and it kept them from getting full throttle when they were set on the assembly line. After all, it was the first year for them to install 2/4s as standard equipment on an assembly line? I didn't ever check the 350 Golden Commando engine. There were not that many around at that time.So the next time you see a 50's road test on a 57 or 58 Fury 318 engine and you think they are faster than what the test shows in the magazine....You are probably right. ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> 4 DVDs Free +s&p Join Now http://us.click.yahoo.com/pt6YBB/NXiEAA/mG3HAA/BBiolB/TM ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: goldenfin-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ <<attachment: winmail.dat>> |
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