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Not a big difference in prices, but the TDIs are much harder to find given there are fewer of them. My wife and I are going to go drive a TDI and a 3.0t.

Help me understand why many of you want diesels. I have read many times how you guys wish such and such car was available with a diesel. I am considering a Q7 with a TDI and after running the numbers, with the premium on diesel fuel (4.17 a gallon today) the numbers do not work out in the diesels favor. I was actually pretty excited to look at one, what am I missing? At this point the 3.0t makes a ton more sense. EPA MPG : Q7 TDI - 17/25 Q7 3.0t - 16/22

What about a Cadillac XTS? I really like the looks of them and I am sure it would be beyond cushy.

Makes it look easy

Thanks Scott and everyone else. Good to be able to bounce ideas off people who know this stuff much better than I do. The pile of parts is growing in my garage to get this pile ready for Spring.

On the one I posted, it is a single fuel line feed. The one I pulled off was a dual line feed. Is there any advantage to the dual line other than being able to run more fuel? This thing will be an around the town cruiser - almost stock. I am thinking the single would be fine and should be easy to convert. Thoughts?

Thank you Nick. I may just take you up on that, a good reason I frequent this site! I found what appears to be a good deal: Holley # 80457 - 600 CFM - electric choke - 199.99 (factory remanufacture). Any thoughts?

Ok this confirms what I was thinking. Any recommendations on brands besides Holley or is that the route to go?

I am working on getting my daughter's 66 GMC Pick up with a 79 Chevy 350 ready for Spring. I pulled off the carburator to rebuild it and was doing a little research. The carb is a Holley 3310-6 which I gather is a 750 CFM with a vacuum secondary. It is also a manual choke, which was not even hooked up. The parts store gave me the wrong rebuild kit which I did not even notice until I opened it so now they won't take it back. Anyways, should I go ahead and rebuild this thing or get a new carb in a smaller size? Would a 600 or 650 CFM model do better for a very mild to stock 350? While I am at it I suppose I could also upgrade to an electric choke? I appreciate any insight - this is the first time I have tackled a carb and while it is very interesting it is a bit overwhelming as most that know carbs know it so well it is hard for them to dumb it down!

I hate winter but love having a Suburban for it. It is a blast to drive in heavy snow.

I was going to challenge you to a race until I saw the custom trunk separator ;-). Awesome build man!

It sounds like the "625" was a low estimate they knew they would hit. I read some stories this morning that indicate it will make much more..,

Yes, crap Bennies

You could jump on 33 and head to marysville and go to Bernie's? Kind of a whole in the wall but has always been good when we have been there.

Congrats dude - I am glad I am not the only one that is always thinking "what's next".

Unfortunately the taillights are what most drivers will be looking at...

Yeah I don't think selling the caddy will be an issue on here.

Thanks for the replies. I am looking to replace the Suburban and am considering going down to one car, for now. So getting rid of the Caddy too. Long and short of it is I don't have the room for the 5 cars (2 teenage drivers) we have now or the time to maintain them like I want to. I have had 3 Suburbans and have loved them all, but know that I might go crazy driving one of those every day. I would be looking at something nearly new not older with higher miles. I noticed they added the 3.0t recently. Probably just need to drive them

Years to avoid? 4.2 or TDI? I know you will all say TDI but I have never had a diesel and love the sound of a v8.

Man I hate torque steer. Never again for me. Had a GTI 1.8t and it was not terrible but noticeable and it was slow. Got a 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 which redefined torque steer for me. First time I punched it I thought I broke something as the steering wheel tried to detach my hands and it headed for the ditch...then the middle lane. I was like WTF? Ohhhhh so that is torque steer.

I just spit out my drink thank you very mucc

It seems you are driven enough to go it alone but I have found it more rewarding to work with a trainer. I go to Northern Performance near the intersection of 23 and Powell road. It is a small gym with a couple of really good trainers and quality equipment. At 41 I am in the best shape of my life. Congrats by the way, that is a monumental achievement!

Wouldn't let you test drive a Prius? Get outta here...that is bs.

Cheap, reliable, or fast....choose 2

In a moment of sudden motivation I reread it....it is 4 secs faster around the Nurburgring