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FusLit
02-05-2007, 01:51 PM
http://uploader.ws/upload/200702/mustang_tank_engine1.jpg
http://uploader.ws/upload/200702/mustang_tank_engine2.jpg
http://uploader.ws/upload/200702/mustang_tank_engine3.jpg


From the builder's own mouth:

"Just thought I'd share some before and after pictures of my Ford GAA tank engine. All aluminum 1100 cubic inch V8 used in WWII Sherman Tanks. These were gas burners rated at 500 HP and 1050 Ft. Lbs. of torque for military service, but are capable of much much more using mostly stock parts. They feature a 60 degree vee, 5.4 bore x 6.0 stroke, 180 degree factory billet cranks, pent roof combustion chambers, shaft driven DOHC's, 4 valves per cylinder, and dual mags. They are pretty high tech. engines, especially considering they were built in the early 40's. I've been working on getting one of mine going for the last couple of years, and should be cranking it within a week or so. It's setting in my 70 Mustang right now which I plan on taking on short cruises when finished, 24 gallons of alcohol wont go very far. It is bolted to a heavily modified Powerglide right now. Wilcap ( Pat McGuire ) built the adapter and flexplate for me."


http://positiveapeindex.blogspot.com/2007/02/fine-line-between-stupid-and-clever.html

VWTUNING
02-05-2007, 01:57 PM
while that thing is awesome, your picture posting skills leave lots to be desired... :P



i rehosted em for ya cause the first two werent showing up :)

FusLit
02-05-2007, 02:05 PM
bah I'm lazy and they showed up in the preview :laugh:

tanks pete *zing*

-Todd

OnelowcabriO
02-05-2007, 02:17 PM
:eek:

lotar_6
02-05-2007, 02:24 PM
WOW! That thing looks like it's gonna do a front flip with that HUGE engine in the front!

VWTUNING
02-05-2007, 02:31 PM
WOW! That thing looks like it's gonna do a front flip with that HUGE engine in the front!



reminds me of a VR6 rabbit! :rofl:

orion2.0
02-05-2007, 02:41 PM
the engine is cool...the car?...uhhh not so much...the car is rediculously front heavy and the engine would block your visibility from a driver's perspective

lotar_6
02-05-2007, 02:50 PM
reminds me of a VR6 rabbit! :rofl:

lol... I thought of that first, too!

Master_Shake
02-05-2007, 07:55 PM
:err:

evolveVW
02-05-2007, 08:06 PM
I want the tank that engine goes with.. because remember "A problem started by a tank can be ended with a tank." :wink:

B4passatglx
02-05-2007, 08:41 PM
that engine would make an awesome sandrail/ dune buggy

USOPHUNKE
02-05-2007, 09:05 PM
that engine is amazing.... wow!!! I wonder how hard they are to come by....?
and if they ran on mogas then it would be an easy convert to a car as long as you didnt wanna go crazy.... would have been a bit better in an old charger or maybe montecarlo....something with a longer snout...