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Tue, 04 February 2014 15:07

Carl S.

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Here's something for all you guys dreaming of a more modern power plant:

http://www.enginelabs.com/news/video-exotic-12-rotor-rotary-engine-ready-for-dyno/

Made to fit in the space of a big block Chevy engine.

Carl Stouffer '75 ex Palm Beach Tucson, AZ. Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member

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Re: Modern power [message #238769 is a reply to message #238768]

Tue, 04 February 2014 15:14

GeorgeRud

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I think that if we had an option of cost is no object, wouldn't a front drive electric motor be great. Think of all the batteries that could be mounted between the frame rails, and the maximum torque at zero rpm!

We just have to find a large enough electric motor and whole bunch of lithium ion batteries!

Just dreaming out loud!

George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach

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Re: Modern power [message #238770 is a reply to message #238769]

Tue, 04 February 2014 15:20

mikethebike

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I think a BBC at 502 CID, tuned for max torque at 2200-2500 rpm would be the ticket.

Part are easy to get. Tons of them and, when compared to a 455 cid Olds, not THAT expensive.

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Re: Modern power [message #238773 is a reply to message #238768]

Tue, 04 February 2014 16:22

Francois

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8 cyl. Fuel injected. Aluminum block. Variable valve. Five speed transmission with hybrid and overdrive.

In my dreams

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Re: Modern power [message #238784 is a reply to message #238768]

Tue, 04 February 2014 17:16

noi

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I dream of a high pitch whine and the reek of Jet-A

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Re: Modern power [message #238804 is a reply to message #238773]

Tue, 04 February 2014 18:50

mikethebike

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Francois wrote on Tue, 04 February 2014 16:22

8 cyl. Fuel injected. Aluminum block. Variable valve. Five speed transmission with hybrid and overdrive.

In my dreams

WHAT do you do when that breaks?

I've given thought to the turbo diesel from a HUMVEE!

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Re: Modern power [message #238808 is a reply to message #238804]

Tue, 04 February 2014 19:44

Carl S.

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mikethebike wrote on Tue, 04 February 2014 17:50

Francois wrote on Tue, 04 February 2014 16:22

8 cyl. Fuel injected. Aluminum block. Variable valve. Five speed transmission with hybrid and overdrive.

In my dreams

WHAT do you do when that breaks?

I've given thought to the turbo diesel from a HUMVEE!

Good point. That's why I'm sticking with my 455.

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