Random Car Facts

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Ford had a SOHC 427CI Big Block V8 for NASCAR and was available from Ford Parts Counters.

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The Y10 Nissan AD was sold as the Tsubame in Mexico, which means "get me on top" in Spanish with the 'T' removed.
 
Badasp5.0
Ford had a SOHC 427CI Big Block V8 for NASCAR and was available from Ford Parts Counters.
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Fords SOHC 427 got banned from NASCAR because Chrysler whined after their 426 Hemi repeatedly got destroyed.


Ford also had a prototype 289 Windsor converted to SOHC.
 
Slashfan
Fords SOHC 427 got banned from NASCAR because Chrysler whined after their 426 Hemi repeatedly got destroyed.
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And Chrysler got 2 cars banned from NASCAR ('69 Daytona and '70 Superbird) after the Ford boys were whining about the aerodynamic advantage that the Mopars had.
 
Nicksfix
And Chrysler got 2 cars banned from NASCAR ('69 Daytona and '70 Superbird) after the Ford boys were whining about the aerodynamic advantage that the Mopars had.
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True but ford could have remedied that by messing with the Torino.

Then again it was fords way of getting back at Chrysler haha.
 
Is this the Random Car Facts thread or Random Ford Facts thread?
 
Doog
Is this the Random Car Facts thread or Random Ford Facts thread?
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I just happen to post the first random fact that pops in my head bit just happens to be ford related. Fair point though. Ill ease up.
 
You can change a Nissan Skyline R32 GTR to rear wheel drive, by removing a fuse.
 
The Dodge Charger Daytona and Plymouth Superbird were the first 2 cars in NASCAR that were able to reach 200mph.

Chrysler made the Dodge Viper originally to be their own modern interpretation of the Shelby Cobra.
 
RandomCarGuy17
The Dodge Charger Daytona and Plymouth Superbird were the first 2 cars in NASCAR that were able to reach 200mph.

Chrysler made the Dodge Viper originally to be their own modern interpretation of the Shelby Cobra.
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Shelby himself was involved in the early stages of the design of the viper. Not many people know that.
 
Slashfan
Shelby himself was involved in the early stages of the design of the viper. Not many people know that.
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Not surprised. Shelby made a bunch of mopar's in the 80s-90s.
 
Slashfan
Shelby himself was involved in the early stages of the design of the viper. Not many people know that.
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Makes perfect sense. Like what Custom878 said, Shelby was involved with Chrysler around that time period and there were some cool creations coming out of that team up. My favorite is the Shelby Dakota.
 
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doodlemonoply
Then what are we supposed to call you then? :odd:
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Just don't refer to me by name.

Pathetic attempt to stay on topic:

The 1973 "Eleanor" Mustang from Gone in 60 Seconds still runs.
 
eight6er
You can change a Nissan Skyline R32 GTR to rear wheel drive, by removing a fuse.
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That sounds mildly dangerous...

But really cool and strange too. I would love to have 4WD and RWD in an R32.
 
Custom878
Just don't refer to me by name.

Pathetic attempt to stay on topic:

The 1973 "Eleanor" Mustang from Gone in 60 Seconds still runs.
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Thy used a lot of cars for that movie lol. I wouldn't doubt it still runs though. Take care of those motors and they last forever.
 
Slashfan
Thy used a lot of cars for that movie lol. I wouldn't doubt it still runs though. Take care of those motors and they last forever.
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Ford should've used the movie for the "Built Ford Tough" advertisements. :sly:
 
CallmeDan
That sounds mildly dangerous...

But really cool and strange too. I would love to have 4WD and RWD in an R32.
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Nope not dangerous at all, I installed a switch with the fuse inline on the fuse box of my friends R32 GTR so he can have RWD or 4WD at the flick of a switch. RWD was nice in a 400bhp GTR :sly:
 
eight6er
Nope not dangerous at all, I installed a switch with the fuse inline on the fuse box of my friends R32 GTR so he can have RWD or 4WD at the flick of a switch. RWD was nice in a 400bhp GTR :sly:
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I saw a video of a guy removing the fuse. That's pretty badass.
 
CallmeDan
I saw a video of a guy removing the fuse. That's pretty badass.
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Yep, it's a pretty cool mod. So much joy from such a simple thing and best of all it's free. :D
 
Custom878
Just don't refer to me by name.
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So do we call you "That guy"? You really should clarify.

Random fact: Four of the top five appreciating used cars had S in their names: Jaguar S Type, Volvo S40, Volvo S80, and Audi S4.
 
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