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Old 11-26-2020, 07:27 PM   #12
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Default Re: 60hp

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Originally Posted by Kube View Post
Perhaps just a bit off subject but if you are asking with the thought of utilizing one of these in a prewar Ford, you may want to rethink that.
These engines are dreadfully underpowered. They are cute and make great displays but in an actual driven car? Yech...

Also, if you do plan on using a 60 HP V8, and you put it in a car that previously had an 85 HP 221 V8, you will need a lot steeper rear axle ratio, or you will have a hard time getting the car to move.

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