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What did you pull that one out of, Dan?
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BD is going to need bigger shocks in the old Chev.
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Originally posted by Dogger Dogger wrote:

BD is going to need bigger shocks in the old Chev.
 
And fuel tank. The dyno said it will get 7,000+ gallons a mile highway.
 
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Originally posted by RONK RONK wrote:

What did you pull that one out of, Dan?
It is a new ship's diesel (generally for tankers) built by the Japanese for efficiency... each piston produces 2700BHP.  I figured with a few wrenches, wire and duct tape we could get it into the ole Chevy...
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Originally posted by Kickboxer Kickboxer wrote:

Originally posted by RONK RONK wrote:

What did you pull that one out of, Dan?
It is a new ship's diesel (generally for tankers) built by the Japanese for efficiency... each piston produces 2700BHP.  I figured with a few wrenches, wire and duct tape we could get it into the ole Chevy...
 
Don't forge the hammer KB, you can' work on anything with out a hammer.
 
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"With a 3 pound hammer, a pair of pliers and a cutting torch you can make a piece of metal do anything you want it to..."
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Originally posted by Kickboxer Kickboxer wrote:

Originally posted by RONK RONK wrote:

What did you pull that one out of, Dan?
It is a new ship's diesel (generally for tankers) built by the Japanese for efficiency... each piston produces 2700BHP.  I figured with a few wrenches, wire and duct tape we could get it into the ole Chevy...
 
OH, I thought they were overhauling the motor to Madonnas self satisfying device.......
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But it's only a six cylinder. Is it big enough for you Bigdaddy?
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Originally posted by BeltFed BeltFed wrote:

But it's only a six cylinder. Is it big enough for you Bigdaddy?
 
 yeah With gas prices these days. I'm also going to change the gearing to make it lower for more torque and pulling power
 
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Originally posted by Kickboxer Kickboxer wrote:

Originally posted by RONK RONK wrote:

What did you pull that one out of, Dan?
It is a new ship's diesel (generally for tankers) built by the Japanese for efficiency... each piston produces 2700BHP.  I figured with a few wrenches, wire and duct tape we could get it into the ole Chevy...
 
 
I think you ment Get the ole chevy in it!!  With room to spare.
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Originally posted by Sgt. D Sgt. D wrote:

Originally posted by Kickboxer Kickboxer wrote:

Originally posted by RONK RONK wrote:

What did you pull that one out of, Dan?
It is a new ship's diesel (generally for tankers) built by the Japanese for efficiency... each piston produces 2700BHP.  I figured with a few wrenches, wire and duct tape we could get it into the ole Chevy...
 
 
I think you ment Get the ole chevy in it!!  With room to spare.


Might need to leave the hood off but that will allow you to show off how big your new engine is.

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Exactly, Ed!  I don't think I could have said it better!  Succinct and to the point.
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