New race engine being built...can you guess what it is?

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  1. Derek 5oComet

    Derek 5oComet Tire burner

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    Well a friend of mine is putting together a new race engine. A big ATTABOY!!! goes out to anyone who can guess what it is.
     

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  2. Dfitzman

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    possibly a mopar A4 for a midget racer? that's about as close as I can figure.
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    I have no clue. But im also building a race 4cyl, just a little D16Z6. Hoping to run tens on boost.
     
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    What happened to the other half?:rofl: Seriously,I have no clue!:)
     
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    a focus engine lol
     
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    Looks like a 2.3 liter ford motor? Mustang, mav or thunderchicken, it'll be a screamer?
     
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  7. scooper77515

    scooper77515 No current projects.

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    With those small pictures, you should get a big ATTABOY!!! if you can even SEE what it is...
     
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  8. justin has a 74

    justin has a 74 Maverick bandit official

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    2.3????????????
     
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  9. Bryant

    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    must be a micro machine motor. pics to small. looks like a slant 6 that is missing two cylinders.
     
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    nickmav70 Nick Maverick

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    How about a 2.3/2.5l HSC or could it be a 1.6/1.9l CVH???
    Don't keep us in the dark any longer..........................what is it?
     
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    Cant tell if they are spark plug holes or are they glow plug holes?? I was thinking diesel looking at that block and cylinders?? Dont have a clue what make though.
     
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    hurry I need my attaboy... lol
     
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  15. Derek 5oComet

    Derek 5oComet Tire burner

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    10 (y) to you, it is a Mercruiser 3.7 aka one half of a 460 Ford factory rated at 195hp.Should be around 400hp when completed.

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