Am I wrong for wanting performance?

[pknowles]

I just received an earful from my wife regarding my " tinkering" with our vehicles. I always want to get the best performance out of my vehicles as possible, so I do a lot of reading up on what is considered the best bang for the buck. We have a second generation Dodge Ram with a 12 valve Cummins that dyno'd 592 at the wheels (without the propane injection hooked up). We have an 06 Jeep SRT8, with 425 hp stock, which I am currently installing a Paxton supercharger on (I think this is why I got the lecture). She says the Jeep is a daily driver and doesn't want a "hot rod" for running errands or taking the dog for a cruise. I did remind her that our Challenger has remained untouched since the day it was delivered (simply due to it being a documented 1 of 1 car). So my question to the masses; is my wife right ? Have I gone too far in my quest for performance ?

I don't see anything on the lawnmower. Are you gonna soup it up too, maybe a 4cylinder

 

[cdogg556]

Hey! What's the deal? Dentdude been to your place with his magic shine tricks? Lookin good (for mopars)

wif cha, for mopars!

 

[bdm7250]

I don't see anything on the lawnmower. Are you gonna soup it up too, maybe a 4cylinder

 

[pknowles]

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That's what I'm talking about.

 

[BWG56]

I don't see anything on the lawnmower. Are you gonna soup it up too, maybe a 4cylinder

I didn't bump up from 3 to 4 cylinders, but the flames did cut my mowing time in half

 

[bdm7250]

I didn't bump up from 3 to 4 cylinders, but the flames did cut my mowing time in half
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I'm sure those flames add at least 10%hp gains... Almost need wheelie bars..

 

[chubs]

This is my wife Sue.
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Sweet lookin gal! How'd you manage to get someone that cute, to marry you!

 

[SMCT]

I would listen to exactly what she says.

 

[chubs]

I'm sure those flames add at least 10%hp gains... Almost need wheelie bars..

And that nerf bar on the front adds another 4% in H. P. Ya keep goin and yer gonna need ta put some ground effects and a spoiler on that machine! Heck, you'll end up mowin 15 acres an hour! Ya better wear yer helmet!

 

[bdm7250]

Sweet lookin gal! How'd you manage to get someone that cute, to marry you!

I think she based it on pity !!

 

[chubs]

I think she based it on pity !!

Better hang on ta that gal! She looks like a "keeper"

 

[bdm7250]

Better hang on ta that gal! She looks like a "keeper"

I may be funny looking, but I ain't no fool !!

 

[chubs]

I may be funny looking, but I ain't no fool !!

 

[Viking]

There is no such thing as too much power. Here is my little fishing dinghy. Each one tuned to 430HP.

 

[pknowles]

There is no such thing as too much power. Here is my little fishing dinghy. Each one tuned to 430HP.
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what size gas tank we got on this bad boy VIKING EDITION

 

[bdm7250]

There is no such thing as too much power. Here is my little fishing dinghy. Each one tuned to 430HP.
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That's awesome!! Glad to hear there is no such thing as too much power, I ordered water/methanol injection for the Jeep today..

 

[BWG56]

There is no such thing as too much power. Here is my little fishing dinghy. Each one tuned to 430HP.
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Do you catch fish or just mulch them, I mean turn them into chum

 

[BWG56]

And that nerf bar on the front adds another 4% in H. P. Ya keep goin and yer gonna need ta put some ground effects and a spoiler on that machine! Heck, you'll end up mowin 15 acres an hour! Ya better wear yer helmet!

Next tractor will have air conditioning in it, even though a combine might be a little over done for 1-3/4 acres

 

[Viking]

what size gas tank we got on this bad boy VIKING EDITION

250 gallons tank, 91 octane and 2% two stroke oil. It lasts for 2 hours.....

 

[Viking]

Do you catch fish or just mulch them, I mean turn them into chum

Boat only sticks 6" deep at high speed so the flounders are safe.....