what engine is this

alright i was handed this at work today, quite a unique build, kinda a rat fink freak car. i think it is awsome. sorry my scanner is acting up so i had to shoot camera shots. can anyone guess what this unusual powerplant is? i will post the correct answer later if knowone can figure it out. some one has seen one of these before i am sure.

Sherman tank engine.

That there is BIG BLOCK

wankel...?

I am going to go with Matt on this one.:HMMM:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt5uSx3eFYU

Specifications BoreStrokeDisplacementCompression RatioTorqueHorsepower5.4" 6"1100 Cu. In. 7.51050 Ft-Lbs @ 2200 RPM500 @ 2600 RPM137.16 mm 152.4 mm18.0 Liters

something caddy

here is a newer tank engine

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Originally Posted by Gusaroo

wankel...?

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A Wankel is a "rotary" engine that Mazda used.

matt you are the man, how did you know? here is the article that came with the pictures. also i found this video of the car running.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1E_OBPpEVs&NR=1

what do ya feed that thing:D i reckon anything it wants:)

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Originally Posted by erik erikson

A Wankel is a "rotary" engine that Mazda used.

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I was joking...:o

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Originally Posted by mooneye777

matt you are the man, how did you know? here is the article that came with the pictures. also i found this video of the car running.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1E_OBPpEVs&NR=1

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I saw this article on it a few months ago. http://positiveapeindex.blogspot.com...nd-clever.html

Allison or Merlin???

Neither. It's a Ford GAA DOHC tank engine. They didn't want to franchise the Rolls engine, so they built their own.

5.4" Bore, 6" Stroke
1100 Cu. In.
7.5 CR
1050 Ft-Lbs @ 2200 RPM
500 HP @ 2600 RPM

All aluminum block , hemi heads ............and sound that heavenly:LOL: