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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 11:03 PM
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 11:18 PM
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You're probably going to have hood clearance issues with that one. You might try an aftermarket hood scoop.
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I'd hate to have to torque down THOSE main caps
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I may have to lower the engine a couple inches.........................
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That things no good - the flywheel is full of holes - will have clutch problems !!!!!!!!!!
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This is a photo of an actual diesel engine being built for an oil tanker in Japan
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It might work, but the 180 top's rpm would suck............
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It might work, but the 180 top's rpm would suck............
It might make some torque though...
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