Powerful Engine from Your Grandfathers Time

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Jun 23, 2013 | 08:25 AM

#11

CaptainRon

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How about a Roadster powered by a Korean-War-era M47 Patton tank engine? LOL

http://www.bankspower.com/projects/o...lenos-tank-car

Jun 23, 2013 | 09:15 AM

#12

120mm

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From: Iowa and Afghanistan

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainRon

How about a Roadster powered by a Korean-War-era M47 Patton tank engine? LOL

watch the video, stock it was 810 hp and 1560 lb-ft ........then.........they added twin turbos!!!

http://www.bankspower.com/projects/o...lenos-tank-car

Am pretty sure the original engine came with twin turbos. here's a video of one being "ground hopped" straight out of an M47. Note the intakes and turbos on the side, as well as the distinctive whine.

Jun 23, 2013 | 10:47 PM

#13

CaptainRon

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From: Texas

yeah its a beast either way, stock its 810 hp, Leno's modded version puts out 1600hp.... thats just ridiculously sick...

Jun 24, 2013 | 10:37 PM

#14

miner999r

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From: Saskatchewan

If you want to see a really wild production motor check out Napier's deltic diesels.

Jun 25, 2013 | 04:24 PM

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120mm

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Originally Posted by miner999r

If you want to see a really wild production motor check out Napier's deltic diesels.

Napier also had a hybrid piston/turbine engine which actually saw service in the Royal Navy's anti-submarine aircraft.

They really pushed the envelope as far as reciprocating engines are concerned.