PAIN AT THE PUMP: GAS PRICES SURGE TO $4 A GALLON, HIGHEST SINCE 2008 (Read 18201 times)

changemyoil66

Re: PAIN AT THE PUMP: GAS PRICES SURGE TO $4 A GALLON, HIGHEST SINCE 2008
« Reply #60 on: March 09, 2022, 12:20:53 PM »
The V6 motors they got now are putting out a lot of power, they are no slouch especially with the turbo. They got 4 cylinders making as much power as the old V8s

Sounds like someone has a V6............ :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

eyeeatingfish

Re: PAIN AT THE PUMP: GAS PRICES SURGE TO $4 A GALLON, HIGHEST SINCE 2008
« Reply #61 on: March 09, 2022, 12:24:12 PM »
Sounds like someone has a V6............ :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

In my SUV yes. Don't have a Stang :(

changemyoil66

Re: PAIN AT THE PUMP: GAS PRICES SURGE TO $4 A GALLON, HIGHEST SINCE 2008
« Reply #62 on: March 09, 2022, 12:34:26 PM »
In my SUV yes. Don't have a Stang :(

I know, cause certain jobs do not allow less than 6 cylinders to be driven.

drck1000

Re: PAIN AT THE PUMP: GAS PRICES SURGE TO $4 A GALLON, HIGHEST SINCE 2008
« Reply #63 on: March 09, 2022, 12:42:31 PM »
The V6 motors they got now are putting out a lot of power, they are no slouch especially with the turbo. They got 4 cylinders making as much power as the old V8s
HP?  or torque?

eyeeatingfish

Re: PAIN AT THE PUMP: GAS PRICES SURGE TO $4 A GALLON, HIGHEST SINCE 2008
« Reply #64 on: March 09, 2022, 12:46:45 PM »
HP?  or torque?

I just ordered a Ford Maverick, 4 cylinder turbo making something like 250 horsepower and capable of towing 4,000 pounds.

Thats winning in horsepower. I would have to look up the torque though

RSN172

Re: PAIN AT THE PUMP: GAS PRICES SURGE TO $4 A GALLON, HIGHEST SINCE 2008
« Reply #65 on: March 09, 2022, 01:15:08 PM »
I just ordered a Ford Maverick, 4 cylinder turbo making something like 250 horsepower and capable of towing 4,000 pounds.

Thats winning in horsepower. I would have to look up the torque though
My 01 Dodge with a 6 cyl diesel burnt out a single disc South Bend clutch in 20k miles. When I called them they asked if my truck was modified and how often I towed.  I told them the mods I did and I towed 10k or more at least 3 times a week. They estimated my truck was putting out about 950 lbs of torque. Their single disc was designed for up to 600 lbs. They sold me a twin disc at dealer cost. Their twin disc can handle around 1200 lbs of torque. I have had that clutch in for 8 years now and no problem, but for the past 6 years I hardly tow or drive it since I retired.
Happily living in Puna

Flapp_Jackson

Re: PAIN AT THE PUMP: GAS PRICES SURGE TO $4 A GALLON, HIGHEST SINCE 2008
« Reply #66 on: March 09, 2022, 01:26:40 PM »
I just ordered a Ford Maverick, 4 cylinder turbo making something like 250 horsepower and capable of towing 4,000 pounds.

Thats winning in horsepower. I would have to look up the torque though

Did the Global Warming Crisis suddenly end?

I missed that memo....
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world;
the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself.
Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man.
-- George Bernard Shaw

changemyoil66

Re: PAIN AT THE PUMP: GAS PRICES SURGE TO $4 A GALLON, HIGHEST SINCE 2008
« Reply #67 on: March 09, 2022, 01:43:45 PM »
Did the Global Warming Crisis suddenly end?

I missed that memo....

He ordered the 4 cylinder and not the V8. We all need to cut back here and there.  :rofl:

Flapp_Jackson

Re: PAIN AT THE PUMP: GAS PRICES SURGE TO $4 A GALLON, HIGHEST SINCE 2008
« Reply #68 on: March 09, 2022, 01:45:16 PM »
He ordered the 4 cylinder and not the V8. We all need to cut back here and there.  :rofl:

He opted in for the Turbo.  Kind of kills the argument.

 :popcorn:
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world;
the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself.
Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man.
-- George Bernard Shaw

hvybarrels

Re: PAIN AT THE PUMP: GAS PRICES SURGE TO $4 A GALLON, HIGHEST SINCE 2008
« Reply #69 on: March 09, 2022, 01:52:13 PM »
I just ordered a Ford Maverick, 4 cylinder turbo making something like 250 horsepower and capable of towing 4,000 pounds.

Thats winning in horsepower. I would have to look up the torque though

I was considering that as well, but they don't have a version with a longer bed and smaller cab.

Also all new cars from 2026 are going to have the mandatory kill switch, and it could be something that will affect today's cars with a stealth software update.



Pretending to be offended does not make you a good person.

Flapp_Jackson

Re: PAIN AT THE PUMP: GAS PRICES SURGE TO $4 A GALLON, HIGHEST SINCE 2008
« Reply #70 on: March 09, 2022, 02:01:49 PM »
I was considering that as well, but they don't have a version with a longer bed and smaller cab.

Also all new cars from 2026 are going to have the mandatory kill switch, and it could be something that will affect today's cars with a stealth software update.

Didn't watch the entire video discussion, but based on other new technologies close to becoming commercially viable, I'm thinking this kill switch might be useful for self-drive vehicles. 

If someone is having a medical emergency in a self-drive vehicle, how does it stop before reaching its destination without physically stopping or disabling it, which puts the passenger at further risk?

I do wonder about LE being able to disable cars, although I enjoy the "bait car" videos where Cops stake out a car they can control.  When someone boosts it, you see them on video when the engine shuts off and the doors won't unlock!   :rofl:

The first time someone dies as a result of LE shutting down a car they are chasing, this issue will get a LOT of attention, especially from lawyers.

I'd rather see a better solution that's more elegant than a kill switch.  Like, let the Cops override the car's nav system and reroute them to the nearest police station.   :rofl:
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world;
the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself.
Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man.
-- George Bernard Shaw

drck1000

Re: PAIN AT THE PUMP: GAS PRICES SURGE TO $4 A GALLON, HIGHEST SINCE 2008
« Reply #71 on: March 10, 2022, 07:04:17 AM »
Americans hurting over gas prices call 'bull' on Biden’s claim he 'can’t do much,' Russia responsible

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TAMPA, Fla. – Americans feeling the price at the pump told Fox News that President Biden’s claim that he "can’t do much" about soaring gas prices does not add up.

"That’s a bunch of bull," Chester from Kentucky said.

Lynn, of South Dakota, told Fox News: "There has to be reserves here in the states, that they can release."

During a gaggle with reporters in Fort Worth, Texas, on Tuesday, President Biden was asked what he was going to do about rising gas prices.

"Can’t do much right now. Russia is responsible," Biden replied.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/americans-call-bull-on-bidens-claim-he-cant-do-much-about-rising-gas-prices-russia-responsible

Sounds like a true leader. . .

aletheuo137

Re: PAIN AT THE PUMP: GAS PRICES SURGE TO $4 A GALLON, HIGHEST SINCE 2008
« Reply #72 on: March 10, 2022, 07:34:32 AM »
"We Want Trump Back" | Even New Yorkers are Fed Up With Joe Biden

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drck1000

Re: PAIN AT THE PUMP: GAS PRICES SURGE TO $4 A GALLON, HIGHEST SINCE 2008
« Reply #73 on: March 10, 2022, 07:37:58 AM »
"We Want Trump Back" | Even New Yorkers are Fed Up With Joe Biden

https://rumble.com/vwxsn5-we-want-trump-bad-biden-is-so-terrible-even-new-yorkers-are-ripping-him.html

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eyeeatingfish

Re: PAIN AT THE PUMP: GAS PRICES SURGE TO $4 A GALLON, HIGHEST SINCE 2008
« Reply #74 on: March 14, 2022, 02:58:12 PM »
He opted in for the Turbo.  Kind of kills the argument.

 :popcorn:

The hybrid option is currently not available. It was however a bit more expensive and less capable.

I think it will actually be an improvement over my 2.4 liter 4 cylinder Scion mileage wise.

eyeeatingfish

Re: PAIN AT THE PUMP: GAS PRICES SURGE TO $4 A GALLON, HIGHEST SINCE 2008
« Reply #75 on: March 14, 2022, 02:58:43 PM »
He ordered the 4 cylinder and not the V8. We all need to cut back here and there.  :rofl:

There is nothing bigger than a 4 cylinder in the Maverick

eyeeatingfish

Re: PAIN AT THE PUMP: GAS PRICES SURGE TO $4 A GALLON, HIGHEST SINCE 2008
« Reply #76 on: March 14, 2022, 03:00:12 PM »
I was considering that as well, but they don't have a version with a longer bed and smaller cab.

Also all new cars from 2026 are going to have the mandatory kill switch, and it could be something that will affect today's cars with a stealth software update.



I got a family of 4 so I need the cab and I am not too worried about the bed, I think its 6 feet with the tailgate down

stangzilla

Re: PAIN AT THE PUMP: GAS PRICES SURGE TO $4 A GALLON, HIGHEST SINCE 2008
« Reply #77 on: March 14, 2022, 03:08:48 PM »
I just ordered a Ford Maverick, 4 cylinder turbo making something like 250 horsepower and capable of towing 4,000 pounds.

Thats winning in horsepower. I would have to look up the torque though

that's a nice truck.  inexpensive too.  i nice smaller truck for easier parking and other stuff you would prefer a smaller truck.  i like it.
the 2.0 ecoboost is a popular ford engine.  same one in my Escape.  tq is 275
I changed the intake to a K&N CAI, and makes about 22 more hp and tq according to their dyno results.  comes with their dyno graph, and feels pretty legit by my butt dyno
and with the K&N CAI, now can hear the blow off valve.  cool if you like that sound.   :thumbsup:  its not really loud like an aftermarket BOV, but its notably louder than stock

changemyoil66

Re: PAIN AT THE PUMP: GAS PRICES SURGE TO $4 A GALLON, HIGHEST SINCE 2008
« Reply #78 on: March 14, 2022, 03:50:05 PM »
There is nothing bigger than a 4 cylinder in the Maverick
Sarcasm is hArD

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Flapp_Jackson

Re: PAIN AT THE PUMP: GAS PRICES SURGE TO $4 A GALLON, HIGHEST SINCE 2008
« Reply #79 on: March 14, 2022, 04:59:41 PM »
The hybrid option is currently not available. It was however a bit more expensive and less capable.

I think it will actually be an improvement over my 2.4 liter 4 cylinder Scion mileage wise.

LOL! 

Baby steps, huh?  Not really a crisis, then.
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world;
the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself.
Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man.
-- George Bernard Shaw