Rick,
I used to feel the same way. I said Bull$hi.t No way, they cannot be that fast... Then I took a ride in a single cam VTEC back in 99 and felt the same power rush at 4 grand that I recalled as a kid in my Z-28.
So now I have them both. My Chevys and the Honda when I want to hammer something - and rev it to 8000.
Good Run Mark. I feel bad for the guy with the Chevelle. I like the 454 cars.
Phil