MiguelsC2

This fits a 55 Chevy. How about a C2?


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BPM-V12-marine-engine-730-cubic-inch-alluminum-Hemi-/190429970523?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_A ccessories&hash=item2c5682c05b

66jack

wtf

Kerrmudgeon

That's pretty , but I like the Falconer V12 like in this C4. It's a downsized version of the Rolls-Merlin's aircraft motors from WW2.....

They use is in the baby Mustangs for air races.

Stingxray

BPM MARINE ENGINE V-12 620

The BPM V-12 620 engine is a normally aspirated, all-alloy V-12, outstanding in performance, torque and weight. This engine has been developed and built exclusively for one purpose only: reliable, high performance marine application.

The engine block and cylinder heads are made from saltwater-resistant aluminium, cylinder liners, guides and valve seats are machined in. The camshaft is driven by two silent-operation chains and the valves are in a V-arrangement.

The engine is standard equipped with an ELECTROMOTIVE Direct Ignition System (without distributor) and the fuel is supplied by an electric pump and six WEBER carburettors. Delivery with an electronic fuel injection system is optional.

There is direct cooling; an indirect system with heat exchanger is also optional. Transmission can be with hydraulic or mechanic inverter, with a ratio 1:1 or 1.5:1.




Number of cylinder / angle


12-V / 60 degree

Displacement


730 cubic inches

Bore and stroce


4.33 x 4.13 in.

V.12 / 620 S Horsepower


630 at 4500 rpm

Torque


767 ft./lbs. at 3,650 rpm

Compression ratio


8.7 : 1

V.12 / 620 SH Horsepower


750 at 4800 RPM

Torque


810 ft./lbs. at 3,800 rpm

Compression ratio


9.2 : 1

Dry weight (without inverter)


1212 lbs.

BLee

At over 1200# it seems like it would be more suited for a 1 ton truck chassis. I'd take a 572 crate motor from Generous Motors over that thing any day.

65tripleblack

I DO like the "bundle-o-snakes" headers, though!

62Jeff

It looks cool, but I'm getting about 580 hp out of my LS2 motor in my 07 vette, so half the cubes and less than half the weight, and only a little less power.

amtronic1

Syncing 6 Webers? No thanks.

JohnZ

Well, not really. The Falconer V-12 is essentially a Chevy small-block with four added cylinders; the Rolls Merlin had overhead cams and four valves per cylinder.

http://www.falconerengines.com/app/v12_app_1.php

MiguelsC2

John., is that motor sitting in your garage?

MiguelsC2

Wow made of aluminum and still that heavy!

jkuzzy

That has to be the craziest set of headers I have ever seen!

kenmo

That's one brute of an engine.... Weighs 1212lbs? WOW....

bb62

Who needs a downsized version of a Rolls Royce Merlin in their car when you can have the real thing.....





http://www.bikerlifestyle.co.uk/feat...objective.html

66jack

I'd hate to be co pilot in that thing

MiguelsC2

I saw a 1930s Rolls Royce with the Merlin engine installed. It was a VERY fine cutom built hot rod from late 40s early 50s England. I think it was at an R-M auction.

Kerrmudgeon

John, I was going by a description on a site that was making the 3/4 Mustangs, I forget the name, and thanks for enlightening me. After reading your post about Falconer, it rang a bell.....I think their was a thread about that engine about a year ago, where you described it with the Chevy reference. Early onset Alzheimer I guess....

nitromainia

Google it:

Ryan Falconer Engines

Thunder Mustang, Papa 51 Corp., Reno Air Races -Sport Class

Neat Stuff!

Stewart Allison

Sorry guys that car was built by my friend Rod Hadfield who lives in Castlemaine Victoria Australia. He built the car in the attempt to seduce some wealthy American into buying it but failed to get the big bucks from the States to cough up ! Hence the Americana signage ! He was a Hot Rod builder and sold dropped axles for lots of cars to lower them without mucking with the suspension. Sorry it's all Australian ! Stewy

Kerrmudgeon

Hey Stewy, how's your belly off for spots mate...? Got any pics of that hotrod?....I'd love to see it, and maybe others would too, e-m me if it's easier.Robbie