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Just thought I'd share some before and after pictures of my Ford GAA tank engine. All aluminum 1100 cubic inch V8 used in WWII Sherman Tanks. These were gas burners rated at 500 HP and 1050 Ft. Lbs. of torque for military service, but are capable of much much more using mostly stock parts. They feature a 60 degree vee, 5.4 bore x 6.0 stroke, 180 degree factory billet cranks, pent roof combustion chambers, shaft driven DOHC's, 4 valves per cylinder, and dual mags. They are pretty high tech. engines, especially considering they were built in the early 40's. I've been working on getting one of mine going for the last couple of years, and should be cranking it within a week or so. It's setting in my 70 Mustang right now which I plan on taking on short cruises when finished, 24 gallons of alcohol wont go very far. It is bolted to a heavily modified Powerglide right now. Wilcap ( Pat McGuire ) built the adapter and flexplate for me.







Listen to it

that's some crazy sound.i wonder how will it look like when it's done.awesome!

With such a mega big engine, how da hell the driver gonna see the road?

1050 ft. lbs of TORQUE!!!!!!!!!

omg monster..whr is that mustang now?

ya..the engine block out all the view d lol

gila punya project lor this

Oh yea forgot to mention that 1100 cubic inch means 18L

hwahlayueh.....sounds like a gorilla farting.

drive petrol station to petrol station @ 18L displacement XD

woo hoo.....better wear crash helmet and safety gear and you try oh.....

i am sure the thing can wheel spin your tyres all the way to 5th gear.....

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Added on February 8, 2007, 3:21 pmwhere are you located now? in US? maybe I can visit you when you are done.....

This post has been edited by tester1979: Feb 8 2007, 03:21 PM

I'm not in US, grapped itfrom a site and I've posted the 'source' at the beginning of my 1st post.







http://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showpost.php...42&postcount=42

obviously that car is built for drag racing. no need to see the road as the car only need to move straight quarter mile

Sub 9 seconds?

The title of "Sherman Tank Engine, In a 70's Mustang" is grossly wrong and misleading.

The correct title should be "70's Mustang body, on a Sherman Tank Engine"

lol

I am sure the absorber will gone in very soon not mention hitting every bumber if you go 1U in it.

Probably the trade minister ppl will disturb you as they though you smuggling petrol every time you tried to fill up your tank(ironic word)..

Wah the idle is so low and thumpy!

Bags of TORQUE!
The idle sounds like a group of army marching. It amazes me, how slow the cylinders can go.

This post has been edited by pcdoctor_my: Feb 8 2007, 07:22 PM

damn.. loads-loads of TORque!! damn.. this is a beast!

Can you say OH SHI- ?

Triple 4bbls which look like their AFB Carters. Those buggers swallow a lot of gas.

You guys should really listen to this one:

Chassis with 27 litre tank engine for Rover SD1 project

The effects and sound..is INSANE
So plug your ears properly when listening to this beast roars.
(I'm serious)

Sudddenly, I just fell in love with tank engines!

Anyone cares to check how much is the road tax JPJ would be charging?

This post has been edited by pcdoctor_my: Feb 9 2007, 11:01 AM

That's a freaking missile launcher with the wrong way up

well u can do the ace ventura style of driving ma

the sound ( and looks ) remind me the Sebulba's ride in star wars!

I tried autoworld's road tax calculator. Dunno if they use the newest tax policy but according to the calculator, over RM110k.

izzit sherman M4 or M10 using on ww2?

anyone have seen panzer engine on some car?