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07-12-2011, 12:34 AM
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most inappropriate engine for gullwing replica
Virgil Exner called, he wants his engine back. Sixto 87 300D 
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07-12-2011, 04:57 AM
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Well its sort of related, or it was at one stage.
A bit like a step brother from a previous marriage. Need I say "Daimler Chrysler" At least its not a ricer or Korean motor !!
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07-12-2011, 05:16 AM
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That's an old slant six, isn't it?
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07-12-2011, 05:37 AM
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The standard iron slant six would be a poor choice because of its weight. The fact that it is slanted is similar to the original engine in the mb.
I seem to remember a story about there being a few aluminum block slant sixes. If that is true it would make a lot more sense.
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07-12-2011, 10:08 AM
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R series motors special delivery. I think they made them for motor sport. Probably given that its a fiber glass replica, the weight is not such a problem. An alloy V8 may be a better choice.
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07-12-2011, 10:23 AM
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Go ahead, bring it to a concours event, I dare you
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07-12-2011, 11:58 AM
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07-12-2011, 12:34 PM
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Hey, at least it'll be reliable!
-J
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07-12-2011, 12:37 PM
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Unless some fumble-fingered person drops a point hold down screw into the body of the distributor.........
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07-12-2011, 01:54 PM
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 I remember trying to replace the points on those engines with the passenger/right side engine mount rubber eaten away by the eternal valve cover leaks on the slant sixes. Lordie! I hated those engines. Dang things wouldn't die though.
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