Brianl Posted February 11, 2023 Posted February 11, 2023 First go at something with a 3D print. Engine is a pre WW! Curtis V8. The rest is scratch built from my parts box to show off the motor. Other motor is a 110% print to play with. Still sorting the exhaust, stubs or pipes past the driver. Bit of fun. Brian 4
Gramps46 Posted February 11, 2023 Posted February 11, 2023 Very impressive print and build. Thank you for sharing it with us.
stavanzer Posted February 11, 2023 Posted February 11, 2023 Usually the OX-5 V-8's, in racers use stubs. I may have seen one with pipes. Google "Curtiss OX-5 V-8 Racers or Race Cars" for some good pics.
Joe Nunes Posted February 11, 2023 Posted February 11, 2023 This is really nice! Thanks for sharing. ? Joe
Bruce Scully Posted February 11, 2023 Posted February 11, 2023 Looking great Brian . a nice fun build .
presnell Posted February 12, 2023 Posted February 12, 2023 I like it, had heard of the engine but never seen one.
Brianl Posted February 13, 2023 Author Posted February 13, 2023 Thanks for the kind words. I'm going with the stubs. Crazy thing was I found a photo of Glen Curtiss sitting on an outsized bicycle with one of these V8s in it. Apparently, he ran it at over 130mph and held the outright speed records for bikes for many years. Crazy Brian
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