Walesy 0 Posted April 5, 2007 http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topi ... 245424&h=0 :shock: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veedub 0 Posted April 5, 2007 Seen this one before, utter madness!! I read that he didnt fit a Rolls Royce Merlin "coz I didnt think it would need the supercharger!" - Nutter!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrishill 0 Posted April 5, 2007 bonkers! I wonder if it'll be as quick as you'd expect? its got to be a stupidly heavy engine... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted April 5, 2007 Yup. This one isn't going to be supercharged, which would mean the difference. It has been assembled previously, it did 120 @ 1,500 RPM. I'm guessing he means 120MPH. At 1,500RPM. Bloody superb. What an absolute masterpiece! I can't imagine what a 27 litre engine sounds like in a car! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lovinit 0 Posted April 5, 2007 in fact :shock: :shock: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil VR6 0 Posted April 5, 2007 Is that the same as this one owned by Practical Perf. Car? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LJ 0 Posted April 5, 2007 Is that the same as this one owned by Practical Perf. Car? Hi Neil, Yep I think it is. I'm on page 16 of 24 so far. Utter madness, but sooo right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corozin 0 Posted April 5, 2007 He's been building that car on & off for over 10 years. The engine is a Rolls Meteor engine, which is basically a predecessor to the Merlin engine. Although it isn't Nick's car, if you want to hear what the engine sounds like try this : http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8247949944477077608 The car is currently off the road, with the chassis being rebuilt (again) to fix some bump steer problems, and the fuel injection is being adjusted so it runs on Bio-ethanol IIRC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted April 5, 2007 Yeah, I've seen this a few times before, but ye gods! :lol: I really want to see this when it's done! :norty: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted April 5, 2007 He's been building that car on & off for over 10 years. The engine is a Rolls Meteor engine, which is basically a predecessor to the Merlin engine. the Meteor is actually based on the Merlin,as it was effectively a detuned and simplified Merlin for use in a Tank :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andi 2,147,483,647 Posted April 5, 2007 Pah, who needs a manifold: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid ... 8607111377 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Heath 0 Posted April 5, 2007 This man is a genius. Been followin this for a year or two now, coz i read PPC (practical performance car). This is a top magazine and would recommend anyone to go out and get a copy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy665 0 Posted April 6, 2007 I love totally pointless and madcap projects like this - standard of workmanship looks absolutley top notch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted April 9, 2007 Pah, who needs a manifold: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid ... 8607111377 Nutter! Health and saftey officers might have one or two opinions of their own on that stunt though :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60SC_Stoney 0 Posted April 9, 2007 Pah, who needs a manifold: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid ... 8607111377 Nutter! Health and saftey officers might have one or two opinions of their own on that stunt though :lol: just what i was thinking, must be popular with the neighbours! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CorradoVR6-Turbo 0 Posted April 9, 2007 i love the old forklift for a ramp that lifts the roof up aswell :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
