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Old 09-18-2007, 12:53 AM
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http://people.bath.ac.uk/ccsshb/12cyl/





Some facts on the 14 cylinder version:


Total engine weight:
2300 tons (The crankshaft alone weighs 300 tons.)


Length:
89 feet


Height:
44 feet


Maximum power:
108,920 hp at 102 rpm


Maximum torque:
5,608,312 lb/ft at 102rpm
 
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Nothin like big iron to get you all excited lol
 
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what no turbo
 
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Can you imagine the amount of air that a turbo on something that size would draw in? Might sound like a 747 and cause a tornado.
 
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OH SCHINKEES! That thing is huge.
 
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Old 09-18-2007, 08:22 AM
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this thing comes up atleast once a year. . .

I'm just wondering if there is a way I could get just one cylinder under the hood of my truck. . .
 
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Id like todosome mods for my 1,100 ft cargo ship. I'd like to put some differant exhaust, air intake, and of course guages. Any ideas?
 
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Old 09-18-2007, 09:59 AM
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I'm pretty sure for a price, Gale Banks can come out and up the power on it
 
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What do they use for lube, since it is a 2 stroke motor?
 
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probably 40 or 50 weight.
 


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