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I like the comparison to a diesel. I think too much has been made of trying to get these engines to rev. Anyone familiar with the operation of the electric clutch version of the eaton m90 that...

Actually this has all been done before. goolge "turbo compound engine" If you apreciate unusual engines, Napiers designs will definately interest you.

Thanks for pointing out the impossability of adding fuel to the reaction, but i still wonder if with careful management of exhaust (O2 and temp)wouldn't the turbine "see" more energy? Now in the ram...

Most of my time is spent over in the "8-in-a-row" forum, but this is general bench race stuff. Has anyone ever seen a turbo system with catalytic converters before the turbos. Here's my thinking, the...

Sorry i didn't read this sooner. Are you sure you're not "up against the rev limiter? I'm not sure that engine has one, but i'm pretty sure. That's exactly how a limiter sounds. If that's the case...

The coverage was of the 20th Pacific North West Nationals at Puyallup. Yes, bedless and black. Do you know any more about it?

If you're having trouble with under carberation holding you back, what we all want to know is what kinda cam and what kinda rpm?

Awesome hot rods, what a family legacy!:thumbsup: I'm thinking maybe i was switched at birth?!:D Seriously, anytime you have the '36 apart alot of us would love some detail pics. You could take...

The magazine that comes with a "GoodGuys" membership. It's Steven Kaiser's open wheeled '36 Ford pickup (doesn't say which Buick 8) with six strombergs and "bundle of snakes" headers. Anyone know him?

Check out Dec 07 "Goodtimes Gazette", pg 173

One more stupid thought, starter's not engaged and frozen?

Or maybe hydrazine?

Well, that's a kick in the head! Did you get percentages? If I were still working in a tool room, I might try to re-heat treat. But like the man said, "if we had some ham, we could have ham and...

Great story about the '49 racer. To me it proves the rods are plenty strong! Modern rod bolts would be at least as strong as welding. As for cool stories, 25 years ago, I worked with a man (I'm sure...

In that last picture, what is that , that looks like an extra exhaust flange welded onto the exhaust manifold???

Sure was Aaron, thanks for the post/alert. I just got my 52 manual, and I am understanding better why my father always spoke so enthusiasticaly about Buick. Straight Eight, and Dynaflow, can you say...

That's the one! Where'd ya get the pics? Did you get my PM? Don't know if I did it right.

Hey alleycat, what is the going rate to bench flow heads? Could some of us maybe "chip in"? I seem to remember an old Car Craft/Hot Rod article on building a flow bench(?) I mentioned the british...

Yeah, it was a red one. Tows it behind a red, early/mid '50s(not sure year/model)Buick wagon. Hope that doesn't mean it's not really driveable. I posted the question on the My Classic Cars forum,...

Anyone see today's "My Classic Car"? I wonder how fast it's turning to make 450hp? ('51 with a twin turbo'd 320)

OK, so how do we get this guy to talk to us? :confused: I sure hope someone here knows him/knows how to contact him. Seems he might have a few answers for us. Thanks again Aaron for the heads up...

Aaron, is it the episode desribed as: ["Cruise by the Bay" hidden treasures in Polson, Montana; floor covering. racing] ? Thanks Miles

Welcome, you have found friends!:wavey: This is THE place to learn about the straight eights. It seems someone is always rediscovering something about these engines. There is alot of reading to do!...

Anytime I feel like I'll never make any progress on my projects, I pull up that "youtube" just to listen to that STR8! FANTASTIC!

Once you've accepted the "one sided head", it may help to look at all the little British "sports car" heads. Triumph, Austin, MG... all have common (cheap) production car base. One sided head (at...