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Forum: Technical Q&A

29-11-2004, 04:10 PM

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Posted By Ben

The intake ports were rather interesting also.

The intake ports were rather interesting also.

Forum: Technical Q&A

29-11-2004, 04:08 PM

Replies: 182

Marine Engine debate

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Posted By Ben

Fords' first OHV V8 built as the replacement for...

Fords' first OHV V8 built as the replacement for the flathead. They came out in the early 50s and were built until the early 60s.

Ford made the bottom of the block very deep and thick with the...

Forum: Technical Q&A

29-11-2004, 04:03 PM

Replies: 182

Marine Engine debate

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Posted By Ben

Exactly right. I only included standard (non...

Exactly right. I only included standard (non stroker) from the factory engines.

Forum: Technical Q&A

29-11-2004, 10:48 AM

Replies: 182

Marine Engine debate

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Posted By Ben

And to further confuse matters, Chevrolet has...

And to further confuse matters, Chevrolet has done a 396ci big block and a 400ci small block.

Now time for a bit more information overload. Standard small and big block engines offered by Mopar...

Forum: Technical Q&A

28-11-2004, 06:47 PM

Replies: 182

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Posted By Ben

The upside is you would never ever blow a drive!

The upside is you would never ever blow a drive!

Forum: Technical Q&A

27-11-2004, 05:37 PM

Replies: 182

Marine Engine debate

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Posted By Ben

I had a Kawasaki Samurai when I was seventeen. ...

I had a Kawasaki Samurai when I was seventeen. Does that count?

Forum: Technical Q&A

27-11-2004, 05:33 PM

Replies: 182

Marine Engine debate

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Posted By Ben

What was great fun was how the 'Datsun' name...

What was great fun was how the 'Datsun' name plates I put on the small block rocker covers infuriated the Chevy purists.

Forum: Technical Q&A

27-11-2004, 05:21 PM

Replies: 182

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Posted By Ben

But I just had to go and screw it up.

But I just had to go and screw it up.

Forum: Technical Q&A

27-11-2004, 05:17 PM

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Marine Engine debate

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Posted By Ben

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Forum: Technical Q&A

27-11-2004, 05:15 PM

Replies: 182

Marine Engine debate

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Posted By Ben

Not at all, I readily admit to once owning a...

Not at all, I readily admit to once owning a Japanese car.

Forum: Technical Q&A

26-11-2004, 10:38 AM

Replies: 182

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Posted By Ben

A pretty reliable rule of thumb is 10gph per hour...

A pretty reliable rule of thumb is 10gph per hour per 100hp for petrol, and 5 gph per hour per 100 hp for diesel. Both being at WOT.

With petrol, throttling back to 2/3 throttle cuts fuel use by...

Forum: Technical Q&A

27-10-2004, 04:56 PM

Replies: 182

Marine Engine debate

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Posted By Ben

Is this the cat to which you refer?

Is this the cat to which you refer?

Forum: Technical Q&A

27-10-2004, 11:58 AM

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Posted By Ben

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Johnson [B]The...

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Johnson
[B]The japs certainly like to hot up their road cars, but we're getting way off topic here

I was of course referring to a Top Fuel drag BOAT engine. (Well I...

Forum: Technical Q&A

27-10-2004, 11:54 AM

Replies: 182

Marine Engine debate

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Posted By Ben

I think you are being slightly generous. I work...

I think you are being slightly generous. I work it out as closer to 500 revs.

Forum: Technical Q&A

27-10-2004, 11:40 AM

Replies: 182

Marine Engine debate

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Posted By Ben

Ummmmm, errrrrrr, that's a tough one. Oh now I...

Ummmmm, errrrrrr, that's a tough one. Oh now I remember - Top fuel motor, 7000 hp.

Forum: Technical Q&A

27-10-2004, 11:20 AM

Replies: 182

Marine Engine debate

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Posted By Ben

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Tony Davis [B]Back...

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Tony Davis
[B]Back in the 80's a team ran a pair of V6 fords, something like 3.2 or 3.4 litres each in a 30' Velocity. (what is now known as Mr Noisy).

It spent days...

Forum: Technical Q&A

27-10-2004, 11:13 AM

Replies: 182

Marine Engine debate

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Posted By Ben

Quick comparison - the low tech Ford 4.6 V-8 v...

Quick comparison - the low tech Ford 4.6 V-8 v the cutting edge Nissan 3.5 V6

Ford: DOHC, 32 valves, aluminium block and heads, Ford EEC -V engine control system with port fuel injection, 305 hp...

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