if in doubt.. add bigger engine (radial powered subcompact)

[Musclerodz]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Deuce -- You must be talking about Charley Lillards 55 Merlin!!

At least it is liquid cooled. Seen it in person and heard it as well. The floor vibrates when he fires it up

[Rod P]

I want that air cooled rotary!!! damn sweeeeeeet

[legend]

merlin engined rover SD1

[Blown353]

Originally Posted by legend

merlin engined rover SD1

That article is somewhat incorrect... they say Merlin a couple times, but they also say "tank engine"-- the Meteor was the derivative of the Merlin used in tanks and it's a Meteor under the hood.

The Meteor used a lot of steel parts instead of aluminum/magnesium (tanks didn't really need the weight savings) and they also lacked the supercharger of the Merlin so they would run reliably on low-octane "over the road" fuel but at the expense of being way down on horsepower (less than 1/2) compared to the Merlin.

The engine in that Rover lacks the distinct 2-stage supercharger case and accessory drive section of the Merlin-- so I'm inclined to believe it's a Meteor. Reading on other websites confirm the engine as a Meteor.

Still one hell of a job stuffing it into the car... or rather making the car fit around it.

I'd still drive it.

[legend]

I think he has it on ITBs now, must need a big throttle with each cylinder over 2 litres, [not sure on the cui conversion]

[deuce_454]

Originally Posted by Rusty68

I want that air cooled rotary!!! damn sweeeeeeet

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