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Old 01-15-2009, 09:25 PM
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pretty sure that engine was supercharged in WWII, thats where the high altitude performance came from.

and thats why sleep is good fellas. thanks for the correction
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Old 01-15-2009, 09:32 PM
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That was really cool.
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Originally Posted by Blue's_Z28
The real accomplishment is to get a P&W R2800 in a car. Talk about some major torque!

Zac, as much as I can't stand Mustangs (Ford or North American) that comment made me 'lol' a little.
I could see a V12 but a twin row radial engine, why? You like fires?
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Old 01-15-2009, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by white man
pretty sure that engine was supercharged in WWII, thats where the high altitude performance came from.
They were supercharged in both the Mustang and the Spitfire but they used external superchargers.
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Old 01-15-2009, 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Elite_Hot_Rod
I could see a V12 but a twin row radial engine, why? You like fires?

It was a joke, lighten up Francis.
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Old 01-16-2009, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Elite_Hot_Rod
They were supercharged in both the Mustang and the Spitfire but they used external superchargers.
I was rolling with the idea of it being supercharged, didn't think anyone wanted WWII aviation history lessons here.
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Old 01-16-2009, 08:28 AM
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Fire no good? guess my 163 rocket car is a bad idea.
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Old 01-16-2009, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by white man
I was rolling with the idea of it being supercharged, didn't think anyone wanted WWII aviation history lessons here.
Well excuse the **** out of me then. Guess I won't post the pics I have of a Mustang with a Patton tank engine in it then.
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Originally Posted by Elite_Hot_Rod
Well excuse the **** out of me then. Guess I won't post the pics I have of a Mustang with a Patton tank engine in it then.
Sniff Sniff, Sniff Sniff
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Old 01-16-2009, 11:06 AM
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Sniff Sniff, Sniff Sniff
Eat **** and die boy.
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Old 01-16-2009, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Elite_Hot_Rod
This message is hidden because Elite_Douche_Bag is on your ignore list.
I bet it was thought provoking.
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Old 01-16-2009, 11:10 AM
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Sniff Sniff, Sniff Sniff
Sniff my dick bitch.
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Old 01-16-2009, 11:12 AM
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I bet it was thought provoking.
I bet your a ****.
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Originally Posted by Elite_Hot_Rod
This message is hidden because Elite_Douche_Bag is still on your ignore list.
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Originally Posted by Blue's_Z28
The real accomplishment is to get a P&W R2800 in a car. Talk about some major torque!

Zac, as much as I can't stand Mustangs (Ford or North American) that comment made me 'lol' a little.
Im with this guy, as cool as it may be lets see a car with the SC'd R-2800-57 from the P-47M...
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Originally Posted by white man
Fire no good? guess my 163 rocket car is a bad idea.
I wouldnt want to drive it but Id like to see someone do it!
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Originally Posted by ZMONSTER!
I wouldnt want to drive it but Id like to see someone do it!
I'd like to see it, from maybe a 1/4 mile away.
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LAWLZ

God I love this board...sometimes.
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No joke, time for another 6 months away.
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