V8 Dolomites

[2F45T4U]

Sprint engine, = 131kg, 127 hp<br>
Rover V8, = 144kg, 160hp<br>
Ford V6 Cologne 2.3/2.8, = 138kg Not to sure how accurate but 88hp - 109hp I've read.<br>
Ford V6 Essex 2.5/3.0, = 171kg 138hp<br>
Triumph Stag V8, = 202kg, 145hp<br>
Ford 289/302, = 208kg 200-230hp<br>
Ford 351 Windsor, = 231kg+ 250-290hp<br>
Chevy Small Block, = 242kg 125-375hp<br>
Chevy Big Block, = 310kg 250hp-430hp<br>
TVR AJP8, = 120kg 350hp<br>
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I'd always wondered why Phil had chosen the TVR V8, now I know why <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>
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Yer so this V8 dream of mine is a bit foggy now, V8s are all heavy and not that powerful unless you got enough money. I'll get a supercharger too <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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[george]

adam dont forget the ajp is quite highly tuned<br>
a chevy small block can put out some really serious power and it is also available in alloy belive milldoon, gale banks ? etc ....do some really radical heads for them <br>
ZR1 an all ally 350 with 32 v heads<br>
and big blocks can easily go to 1000+hp at a cost<br>


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[LewisK]

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$60,000 buys you a lot of motor. 12 litres, roughly. It's a 760 "COMMANDER" made by Steve Schmidt, revs clean to 7800RPM.<br>
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And backs it up nicely, too <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>
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<!--EZCODE QUOTE START--><blockquote><strong><em>Quote:</em></strong><hr>This 760 cu.in. combo has ran a quick 6.77 E.T. @ 206.23 MPH in a 2,400 lb<hr></blockquote><!--EZCODE QUOTE END--><br>
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Woosh! <br>
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Shame it'd rip out the back axle, twist the turrets apart and rip itself from the subframe but it'd be one fast ride. For a bit!<br>
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Need a tube chassis methinks....<br>
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Or you could build up a full pro-comp 6000BHP Hemi, problem is they need rebuilding for every 4-6 second pass they make.....<br>
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<!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="font-size:xx-small;"><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>Crazy! I mean like so many positive waves, we can't lose! You're on!</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://p206.ezboard.com/bthetriumphdolo ... >LewisK</A> at: 30/8/06 3:39 pm<br></i>

[george]

think you'll need a few subaru free tankers to keep that going

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[LewisK]

Definitely single figures, if not at least gallons per mile, isn't it <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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[george]

think it'd be more gpm (gals per meter)<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>
they dont go much above 12mpg <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :eek --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eek.gif ALT=":eek"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> standard at 454<br>
and less if used in anger<br>


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[davepoth]

I heard the stock 454 would use a gallon to do a standing quarter...

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[dollysteve]

A chap I work with was a mechanic for showtime drag racing team, they were running 6000 BHP @ 8000 rpm, he was telling me after every run it`s treated to new big ends and most likely mains too, also a set of spark plugs as they melt. Fuel consumption wise it sucks down a 20 litre mix of nitro 4-6 secs.

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[2F45T4U]

Thing is I ran my 1850 for a week or two with sub 20mpg consumption so I'd be ok <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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