[Lahti35]

Engines have always thrilled me since i got into wrenching many zurls ago.....

I am still amazed things like this can be built....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unAsUugK9zw&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mutb7KgA9NM&feature=fvw

[PhilJ]

where is the catalytic converter mounted? 

[ace.cafe]

This one's pretty big.





Side view



Some facts on the 14 cylinder version:
   Total engine weight:    2300 tons  (The crankshaft alone weighs 300 tons.)
   Length:    89 feet
   Height:    44 feet
   Maximum power:    108,920 hp at 102 rpm
   Maximum torque:    5,608,312 lb/ft at 102rpm

Yeah, you read that right.
Almost 109,000 horsepower!
Over 5 million foot-pounds of torque!

[stipa]

I have quite a few hours logged in working on the 7 and 9 cyl. versions of these.  Actually easier to work on than the Bullet. 

[1Blackwolf1]

  Hey Tom..ready to make a rephased cam for that baby?

[dogbone]

Now, that's a crank !!!!
I saw a cam from a locomotive at Ohio Cam, It had to be 15 feet long.

[GBBullet]

I have quite a few hours logged in working on the 7 and 9 cyl. versions of these.  Actually easier to work on than the Bullet. 

Thats because big parts are easier to find when you drop em...

[stipa]

Thats because big parts are easier to find when you drop em...
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More often than not, the big parts find you!!  ]

[Darth Sid]

Man, the miniature V12 is simply beautiful. And, what an exhaust note!

[PhilJ]

Man, the miniature V12 is simply beautiful. And, what an exhaust note!

Well, It had 12 chances to get it right.