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·Let's face it, Ford has a bad rap. The Chevy greaser/hotrod guys do out number Ford greaser/hotrod guys. It is hard to have respect driving a Ford around some groups and areas. I am sure that most of us have dealt with the typical hardcore chevy nut and have kinda wondered why they are so stupid (I have never met a chevy nut that did not eat lead paint as a child).
My question is why? When did GM start getting such a good rep for being incredible cars. I am under the impression that Ford was pretty hard to beat at the track in the 60's. In the early 70's I know that Ford discontinued a High Performance Image and just simply started making cars (gas economy, reductions in pollution and a PR thing for safety). Things started to come around in the 80's as we all know and now we see 5.0's not having too much trouble with 5.7's (my crappy 302 does not have too much trouble with 350's).
Chevy nuts often say it is easier and cheaper to get more power out of a chevy than it is with a Ford. Maybe this was true at one time (Back in the day- mid to late 70's) but I really don't see how it is true today.
Perhaps this is simply a matter of pride. Chevy owners want to feel like theirs is the best, while we like to feel like ours are the best.
Anyone care to shead some light on this?
My question is why? When did GM start getting such a good rep for being incredible cars. I am under the impression that Ford was pretty hard to beat at the track in the 60's. In the early 70's I know that Ford discontinued a High Performance Image and just simply started making cars (gas economy, reductions in pollution and a PR thing for safety). Things started to come around in the 80's as we all know and now we see 5.0's not having too much trouble with 5.7's (my crappy 302 does not have too much trouble with 350's).
Chevy nuts often say it is easier and cheaper to get more power out of a chevy than it is with a Ford. Maybe this was true at one time (Back in the day- mid to late 70's) but I really don't see how it is true today.
Perhaps this is simply a matter of pride. Chevy owners want to feel like theirs is the best, while we like to feel like ours are the best.
Anyone care to shead some light on this?