Convert it to a bigger V8. I took the 4.6 out of mine and put a 5.0 Ford in it. Now I'm looking at supercharging mine.
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Convert it to a bigger V8. I took the 4.6 out of mine and put a 5.0 Ford in it. Now I'm looking at supercharging mine.
With a bigger (correct size) displacement engine, you may not 'need' to supercharge. Long ago had a visit by a gentlemen who'd shoe-horned a large Ford/Chev v8 into a Classic. Not sure if it was a 350/351", but it was.... quick off the mark, and I heard a distinct 'chirp' from all 4 wheels as it changed up into 2nd:eek:
Fuel thirst was similar to mine, but was justified with the power it produced...:wasntme:
As Uncle Josef once said, "Quantity has a quality all it's own..." :angel:
Plenty of room for a 350 (small block Chev) in a classic, the only issue being older versions with a distributor that need a recess cut in to the top of the firewall.
Sounds more like your visitor managed to put a big block in.
cheers, DL
This is what I would love to fit:D my mate runs Affordable Engines and Transmissions in Bayside and has imported a few of Nascar all alloy Dodge V8's stunning engines 5 liter uber horsepower small and light :twisted: wouldn't one of these be fun:D http://www.aets-honda.com.au/gallery/AETS_Gallery06.jpg
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Originally Posted by Meccles
.... and possibly rip the inside$ out of your tran$mi$$ion, Tran$fer case, diff$ and maybe even the CV joints....
But it would be FUN doing it ! :p:p:p
If I couldn't get one, maybe this engine would be a viable 'Plan B'.
:twisted:
ENGINE
Type: Four double-acting steam cylinders
Displacement: 208.1 cubic inches x two, compound
Bore x stroke: 3 1/8 x 3 ? inches
Compression ratio: 10.0:1
Horsepower @ rpm: 150 @ 1,000
Torque @ rpm: 1,000-lbs.ft. standing still
Fuel system: 12-volt Sirocco blower and carburetor
Lubrication system: Oil in steam solution
Electrical system: 12-volt
Exhaust system: Single, cast-iron exhaust manifolds
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ENGINE
Type: Four double-acting steam cylinders
Displacement: 208.1 cubic inches x two, compound
Bore x stroke: 3 1/8 x 3 ? inches
Compression ratio: 10.0:1
Horsepower @ rpm: 150 @ 1,000
Torque @ rpm: 1,000-lbs.ft. standing still
Fuel system: 12-volt Sirocco blower and carburetor
Lubrication system: Oil in steam solution
Electrical system: 12-volt
Exhaust system: Single, cast-iron exhaust manifolds
Jay Leno is using some of his money Very Wisely...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUg_ukBwsyo
And, just 25 moving parts in the drivetrain... :)
https://www.damninteresting.com/the-...eat-steam-car/
. . . . an unmodified Doble Model E runs clean enough to pass the strict emissions laws in California today.
- No mean feat for 1930's technology.
Edit:- More reading... http://everything.explained.today/Doble_steam_car/