HMM`s May 2011 Issue - LS6 vs Hemi

[Xplantdad]

You should see the <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-size: 26pt">Big pics</span></span>

[Bill Pritchard]

I was glad to see the article written in the style that it was. I had visions of that old article in some Muscle Car magazine about 'Hemi vs. Buick GS' which created controversy and heated debates the likes of which are usually reserved for politics.

Congrats to both Sam and John on the fine coverage.

[mockingbird812]

Ha! Funny you should mention Buick GS, Bill. Jeff Koch said that the mag has already received comments from upset readers that said &quot;where's the 3 way comparison with the Buick?&quot;

Can't please all the people....... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]


BTW, John's wife, Angie, caught these action shots of the cars [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] !

[Schonyenko2]

Drop the air pressure down to 14 on the tires on the deuce, come out of the hole at about 4 grand and go kick both their a$$es.

[mockingbird812]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Schonyenko2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Drop the air pressure down to 14 on the tires on the deuce, come out of the hole at about 4 grand and go kick both their a$$es. </div></div>

Ahh Schonye - those poor unsuspecting BBs. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/[/img]

P.S. I think I'll bottle the 41 y.o. Mc Creary tire smoke - there could be a market for it! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img] I remember as a kid passing the Mc C plant in Indiana, PA and taking in a nice dose of that &quot;sweet&quot; rubbery air! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img]

[black69]

I enjoyed the article the other day when I read it. Its hard for me to not give a slight edge to a hemi vs an LS6. Even if they drive the same, the freight train sound and feel of that engine is unforgettable if you drive one. No doubt the chevelle is the better built car by far (full frame), it does have to cary that heavy frame around with it where ever it goes though. Black with red interior chevelle is such a cool color combo.
What blew my mind was the 4:10 with the auto on the cuda. Isn't that pretty low for an auto? Hemi engines back then used to suck the pan dry (from people I have talked to and raced hemi cars, you had to do things inside the block to get the oil to drain quickly back down to the pan or else..) if you kept the rpms pegged for a long time, so that rear gear ratio caught my eye.
Both cars looked great and were great to read about.

[SmallHurst]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Schonyenko2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Drop the air pressure down to 14 on the tires on the deuce, come out of the hole at about 4 grand and go kick both their a$$es. </div></div>

Ahh Schonye - those poor unsuspecting BBs. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/[/img]

P.S. I think I'll bottle the 41 y.o. Mc Creary tire smoke - there could be a market for it! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img] I remember as a kid passing the Mc C plant in Indiana, PA and taking in a nice dose of that &quot;sweet&quot; rubbery air! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img] </div></div>

Sam,

The odor should be similar on smoldering Polyglas as they are being made in the old Mc Creary plant. Keep doing those gone in 10 second shots..... just keep my phone number on speed dial!!!!!!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/[/img]

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ha! Funny you should mention Buick GS, Bill. Jeff Koch said that the mag has already received comments from upset readers that said &quot;where's the 3 way comparison with the Buick?&quot;

Can't please all the people....... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]


BTW, John's wife, Angie, caught these action shots of the cars [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] ! </div></div>

Sam,

Should you need a 1970 BB Buick in the mix, I will have my Post Sedan Buick ready for the 2012 May issue of the 3-Way Comparison [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

Dan

[flyingn]

I just got this issue and it was a fine one indeed. That LS6 is one of the nicest combos I have ever seen too. Gorgeous car..

[SS427]

It was indeed another great article in HMM. I don't think it gets much better than a black, red gut LS6. Without question, the nicest color combination ever. However, truth be known, I would have a REALLY hard time picking between those two cars if someone offered either of them to me. You just cannot beat the looks a the Hemi Cuda. Nice job by both guys! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]