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Greg Gauper
10-18-2003, 11:30 AM
http://www.bath.ac.uk/~ccsshb/12cyl/

I like the torque specs. 5,000,000 ft-lbs at 100 rpm!!!

BMW RACER
10-18-2003, 01:20 PM
Great! Any engine that has steps that go into the crankcase is a big engine, If that thing ever throws a rod, you better run for cover!!

lateapex911
10-18-2003, 01:47 PM
wow....how do they start it???

It probably requires a Catepillar engine that requires compressed air to start that!

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Jake Gulick
CarriageHouse Motorsports
ITA 57 RX-7
New England Region
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Chris Sawatsky
10-18-2003, 02:03 PM
I wonder how big the turbo is??

racer_tim
10-18-2003, 02:07 PM
I like the first picture's caption, installing the "thin-shell" bearings. I'' hate to see what "thick-shell" bearings look like.



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Tim Linerud
San Francisco Region SCCA
#95 GP Wabbit (Bent)
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MarkL
10-20-2003, 09:44 AM
Brings REAL meaning to "Powerstroke Diesel". These engines don't run on the No. 2 diesel you put in your diesel powered pickup truck. It is sometimes called "bunker fuel" and is taken out of the cracking unit just above the tar stage. I love this stuff, it must be the gearhead in me. Thanks for the link!