Author Topic: 108,920 hp, and 5,608,312 lb/ft of torque (Read 501 times)

Ripsnort · « **on:** September 22, 2003, 09:59:12 AM »

http://www.bath.ac.uk/~ccsshb/12cyl/

108,920 hp at 102 rpm
5,608,312 lb/ft of torque at 102rpm

Nice crank...

GrimCO · « **Reply #1 on:** September 22, 2003, 10:01:21 AM »

I'd buy one, but I'm somewhat concerned about the gas mileage.

FUNKED1 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 22, 2003, 10:05:27 AM »

It's the powerplant for the new GMC SUV?

Gunthr · « **Reply #3 on:** September 22, 2003, 10:15:25 AM »

How do they start that thing?

Ripsnort · « **Reply #4 on:** September 22, 2003, 10:16:13 AM »

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Originally posted by Gunthr
How do they start that thing?

I'm fairly certain its not a kick-start.

Octavius · « **Reply #5 on:** September 22, 2003, 10:16:41 AM »

a small nuclear explosion!

ra · « **Reply #6 on:** September 22, 2003, 10:17:31 AM »

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Originally posted by Gunthr
How do they start that thing?

That IS the starter. The actual engine won't fit on your screen.

Staga · « **Reply #7 on:** September 22, 2003, 10:48:32 AM »

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Originally posted by Gunthr
How do they start that thing?

Pressurized Air is feeded in few cylinders. Dad was working for a company which was repairing those things. They're pretty impressive engines

gofaster · « **Reply #8 on:** September 22, 2003, 10:57:54 AM »

What's the engine for? Electric generator?

mora · « **Reply #9 on:** September 22, 2003, 11:10:49 AM »

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Originally posted by Staga
Pressurized Air is feeded in few cylinders. Dad was working for a company which was repairing those things. They're pretty impressive engines

Incorrect, there is clearly an electric starter in the lower picture!:p

Ripsnort · « **Reply #10 on:** September 22, 2003, 12:13:00 PM »

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Originally posted by gofaster
What's the engine for? Electric generator?

BIG ships, like cargo haulers.

MrLars · « **Reply #11 on:** September 22, 2003, 12:29:04 PM »

I stood inside one of the cylinders of the Exxon Valdez's 32k HP engine when it was in drydock in San Diego undergoing repairs.

Kinda makes you feel....small.

edit to correct HP rating....and the effects on memory the '70's caused.

LePaul · « **Reply #12 on:** September 22, 2003, 01:25:55 PM »

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Originally posted by MrLars
I stood inside one of the cylinders of the Exxon Valdez's 89k HP engine when it was in drydock in San Diego undergoing repairs.

Kinda makes you feel....small.

...then pull your pants back on...