I killed that F***in Toyota

[COWL327]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(twobit &#064; May 21 2007, 05&#58;01 PM) [snapback]94230[/snapback]</div>

Sweet&#33;
[/b]

Thanks TWOBIT...couldnt have done it without ya&#33;

[jshouse]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DamnYankee &#064; May 21 2007, 11&#58;35 AM) [snapback]94193[/snapback]</div>

I say good for Toyota. Raise the bar. Same as for the Titan&#39;s.
[/b]

i second that. make gm engineers work a bit to stay ahead of the curve..

[DBYRD]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RedHeartbeat &#064; May 21 2007, 04&#58;55 PM) [snapback]94239[/snapback]</div>

You can tell he&#39;s an engineer, he&#39;s managed to figure out how to put 6 valves per cylinder in the DOHC engine while everyone only gets 4 per cylinder.
[/b]

thats funny right there&#33; there was a new tundra at the track in temple rcsb 5.7 clean ass truck with 22&#39;s it was black and running 14.5&#39;s. he was basically paddle shifting it even tho it is on the steering column drive selector shaft(name?). clean truck and for it being temple and only have 1000 miles on the truck it was pretty nice.

[txarkitekt]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RedHeartbeat &#064; May 21 2007, 05&#58;55 PM) [snapback]94239[/snapback]</div>

You can tell he&#39;s an engineer, he&#39;s managed to figure out how to put 6 valves per cylinder in the DOHC engine while everyone only gets 4 per cylinder. [/b]

Uh...whoops. Wasn&#39;t even thinking... --EDIT-- DOHC 4 valves per cylinder...which equals 32 valves. Yes, yes...let the ragging begin... Oh---Greg, I am not an engineer--I am an Architect. They are a different breed of people...



But speaking of weird engine build configurations...Dodge has managed to introduce 2 spark plugs per cylinder on their new 4.7L motor---&#62; just like in the 5.7L HEMI. Before, the 4.7L was an absolute dog at 230 hp and 290 ft. lbs... Now, with the new motor config--it has 290 hp and 320 ft. lb. Refinement improvements in the new 4.7L result from significant revisions to the induction system, a lightweight piston/rod assembly and reduced accessory drive noise through lower accessory drive speed. Dodge messed up by not offering a RCSB version of that truck. It would be a pretty fun little truck to play with...

[COWL327]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(txarkitekt &#064; May 22 2007, 09&#58;19 AM) [snapback]94298[/snapback]</div>

Uh...whoops. Wasn&#39;t even thinking... --EDIT-- DOHC 4 valves per cylinder...which equals 32 valves. Yes, yes...let the ragging begin... Oh---Greg, I am not an engineer--I am an Architect. They are a different breed of people...



But speaking of weird engine build configurations...Dodge has managed to introduce 2 spark plugs per cylinder on their new 4.7L motor---&#62; just like in the 5.7L HEMI. Before, the 4.7L was an absolute dog at 230 hp and 290 ft. lbs... Now, with the new motor config--it has 290 hp and 320 ft. lb. Refinement improvements in the new 4.7L result from significant revisions to the induction system, a lightweight piston/rod assembly and reduced accessory drive noise through lower accessory drive speed. Dodge messed up by not offering a RCSB version of that truck. It would be a pretty fun little truck to play with...
[/b]

Ford had a four banger with 2 plugs per cylinder and it was still a gutless wonder&#33;

[RedHeartbeat]

Being in the manufacturing end of the world, I am used to how things work in the sales, design and engineering world. proof of concept

[DamnYankee]

that is so true.

[txarkitekt]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RedHeartbeat &#064; May 22 2007, 09&#58;41 AM) [snapback]94300[/snapback]</div>

Being in the manufacturing end of the world, I am used to how things work in the sales, design and engineering world. proof of concept
[/b]

True dat. I have to deal with Engineers on a daily basis, hence my earlier comment, "They are a different breed of people." Architecture is not everything you see in the media. We don&#39;t just throw crap together that looks good. We have to know and understand everything about the Design, Engineering, Marketing, Code Enforcement, and Production side to the building process. As Architects, we have to consider all facets of the Proof of Concept. We have to listen to what the customer wants, apply the marketing devices, design the concept, battle with the Engineers, and abide by the City. We have to talk mainly the Engineers and the one who pays for it. We have to make everyone happy. It is really tough...