It is a lot calmer than when I first came here about five years ago. If you don't want the nonsense endless political posturing etc, it is generally pretty easy to identify those threads if nothing else by who posts them.
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.