Definition of "Built" ?
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Definition of "Built" ?
I've seen this word tossed around quite a bit lately, and I don't really know what it means.
I think there are different contexts, like between a motor, transmission and differential.
With the motor it sounds like maximum performance is close to being achieved? But that is subjective, like comparing a Top Fuel Hemi 499 to a hotrod gasoline-powered 383. Or does it just mean that there are better parts in the engine than it came from the factory with?
Next, onto the transmission, this one I'm pretty sure it means its stronger than stock. But then again...I don't know...the same with differentials?
Thanks for clearing this up. :)
I think there are different contexts, like between a motor, transmission and differential.
With the motor it sounds like maximum performance is close to being achieved? But that is subjective, like comparing a Top Fuel Hemi 499 to a hotrod gasoline-powered 383. Or does it just mean that there are better parts in the engine than it came from the factory with?
Next, onto the transmission, this one I'm pretty sure it means its stronger than stock. But then again...I don't know...the same with differentials?
Thanks for clearing this up. :)
Racer
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From: kingsport,tn,usa
Re: Definition of "Built" ? (NoWorries)
i thought it was the bod of a hot chick :confused:
oh well, haha
ok, seriously, i think its the "ability" of the motor, tranny, and other parts to go fast and to hold up to going fast for an extended period, or a short period as some may notice
oh well, haha
ok, seriously, i think its the "ability" of the motor, tranny, and other parts to go fast and to hold up to going fast for an extended period, or a short period as some may notice
Burning Brakes
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From: Springfield Oregon
Re: Definition of "Built" ? (NoWorries)
All built cars have "A CAM!". I know mine's built because it came with a build sheet.
Really, I think it's like;
"Built": see "3/4 race","noss"
I don't know what it means either.
Really, I think it's like;
"Built": see "3/4 race","noss"
I don't know what it means either.
Safety Car
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Re: Definition of "Built" ? (ORVette)
Really, I think it's like;
"Built": see "3/4 race","noss"
I don't know what it means either.
"Built": see "3/4 race","noss"
I don't know what it means either.
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Re: Definition of "Built" ? (mountainmotor)
Built could mean mildly Built to watch out Hot. :cool:
At one time stock cams were reground to hotter than stock. A cam described as 3/4 race may (before my time) have had a meaning in flathead F*rd days which ended in 1955. LOL.
Today many say rv cam for everything- they might as well stamp stupid on their forehead. LOL. If they ask me if it has a cam tell them sure otherwise it would not run. LOL.
:cheers:
At one time stock cams were reground to hotter than stock. A cam described as 3/4 race may (before my time) have had a meaning in flathead F*rd days which ended in 1955. LOL.
Today many say rv cam for everything- they might as well stamp stupid on their forehead. LOL. If they ask me if it has a cam tell them sure otherwise it would not run. LOL.
:cheers:
Drifting
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Re: Definition of "Built" ? (Ganey)
Quote:
"If they ask me if it has a cam tell them sure otherwise it would not run. LOL."
:D
edited to add that once at the lake a guy asked how big a cam I was running.I told him it had 361 degrees of duration @ 0.050.he was eating it up!
[Modified by mountainmotor, 7:49 AM 1/10/2002]
"If they ask me if it has a cam tell them sure otherwise it would not run. LOL."
:D
edited to add that once at the lake a guy asked how big a cam I was running.I told him it had 361 degrees of duration @ 0.050.he was eating it up!
[Modified by mountainmotor, 7:49 AM 1/10/2002]
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Re: Definition of "Built" ? (Ganey)
...At one time stock cams were reground to hotter than stock. A cam described as 3/4 race may (before my time) have had a meaning in flathead F*rd days which ended in 1955. LOL. ...
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Re: Definition of "Built" ? (Mack76)
I may have not been too clear, 3/4 race came to mean hotter than stock as Mack said. Previously 3/4 race may have been a little more specific.
I would take 3/4 race depending on the user to mean at least "Hot Cam" & full race as it sounds. If he says BBC full race, full house or full tilt ya might not wanna give him a length.
Anybody want to know how a flathead F*rd was hoped up if I can recall from my pre teens (the librarys ran out of good stuff)?
I would take 3/4 race depending on the user to mean at least "Hot Cam" & full race as it sounds. If he says BBC full race, full house or full tilt ya might not wanna give him a length.
Anybody want to know how a flathead F*rd was hoped up if I can recall from my pre teens (the librarys ran out of good stuff)?
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Re: Definition of "Built" ? (Ganey)
...Anybody want to know how a flathead F*rd was hoped up if I can recall from my pre teens (the librarys ran out of good stuff)?...
Geez, Man, I'm gettin' a hankerin' for a new flathead... Talk about simple... It's just a Briggs & Stratton on steroids. :D :yesnod: :yesnod:
Drifting
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From: Honolulu Hawaii
Re: Definition of "Built" ?
To me it means a modified engine or drivetrain setup that has had some thought put into it and the parts compliment one another for good performance. Engines put together without thought and with mis-matched components would not be considered a "Built" engine in my book. In my younger days, I would bolt-on whatever I could find, was given, or could afford in hopes of seeing improved performance. Sometimes I got lucky, most times not.
Lessons learned: select & buy parts for a set purpose. Have expectations. Avoid buying stuff just because the other guys run it.
Lessons learned: select & buy parts for a set purpose. Have expectations. Avoid buying stuff just because the other guys run it.
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Re: Definition of "Built" ? (Mack76)
My personal definition of "Built" is putting something together that is just plain overkill for it use. I pretty much over do EVERYTHING that I touch so I guess that means everything I do is Built LOL !
Burning Brakes
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From: Carlisle PA
Re: Definition of "Built" ? (SmokedTires)
My personal definition of "Built" is putting something together that is just plain overkill for it use. I pretty much over do EVERYTHING that I touch so I guess that means everything I do is Built LOL !
said. :lol:
Burning Brakes
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From: Springfield Oregon
Re: Definition of "Built" ? (70PurpleLS7)
I was thinking that 3/4 cam might have come from wanting to express that a cam had 270deg. (adv.) duration. (ie. 270 is 3/4 of a full 360deg. rotation) Just a thought.
Drifting
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Re: Definition of "Built" ? (ORVette)
I was thinking that 3/4 cam might have come from wanting to express that a cam had 270deg. (adv.) duration. (ie. 270 is 3/4 of a full 360deg. rotation) Just a thought.
3/4 divided into 8 = 6cylinders :D
doh.......thats a f_rd :smash:
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Re: Definition of "Built" ? (NoWorries)
And here I thought this was going to be a thread about build dates and such. :) I'd define the day my corvette was "built" as that corresponding to the trim tag. So in Sophia's case, her Birthday is February 18. She'll be 32 this year. :D
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Re: Definition of "Built" ? (Ganey)
Any Flat motor worth a da** was 3/8 x 3/8 and "relieved" as well as ported. Then add finned aluminum "Offy" heads to get the CR back up. With three Strombergs, you'd better cary a fire extinguisher, they usually leaked big time.
Ah, those were the days, my friend! :cheers:
Ah, those were the days, my friend! :cheers: