rel14 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) Whats to much? who needs two or more engines, when one will do the trick. 24 cylinders, 12 superchargers, 29 liters, 9000 lbs,, found this on Grass roots motorsports,,,,,,,,, its not too much?? is it.? Wonder what the price tag is on this...?? (( there is a video of this running )) 11-13 *** new update on body and what it will look like,, it would make a cool model ********* ##(( ya have to read the article about it,,There are Four blowers down the middle under all that)## Edited November 17, 2013 by rel14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 can you imagine trying to set the timing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadialDragon Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) 9000lbs just for the engine. then it will be much heavier just for a chassis that can support it.. How much power is it making? Because there are single engines with ONE super charger making around 8,000 HP.. Now for your question, when is it too much.. To me I'm not sure it is "too much" as much as it is just plain inefficiency. Let me explain as I am talking engine output per dollar. 987BHP Bugatti Veyron W16 engine and 4 turbo chargers (Not sure what the engine costs, but the Transmission is $120,000.00 to replace) . 4.8 L LS motor out of a chevy Silverado will make just as much power with about $6,000.00 invested.. Stock bottom end on these motors was proven to hold up till 1200HP and then only the rod bolts failed. Friend of mine has a stock bottom end 4.8 running 8.8sec 1/4 passes. Got the engine out of a junk yard for ~$300.00. Stock bottom end with LS6 Cam, LS9 head gaskets, Texas speed heads, FAST Intake and Precision turbo and made 700RWHP on pump gas with 200r4 Transmission and a loose converter. Drove it 6 hours to the track, ran 8.8 pass and then drove it home all while getting 26MPG. Oh BTW Bugatti Veyron gets 8MPG.... So I tend to look at things HP/dollar wise. Right now, not much beats the 4.8 and 5.3 LS motors... as they are plentiful and extremely cheap to build and they have 6 bolt mains and a great rod angle. They can take anything you throw at them.. So yes, IMHO Too Much when I look at it from a HP/Dollar perspective.. Edit: In before the reliability police question my buddies 4.8. He runs the car HARD every week end the track is open. Does points series with the car and has A LOT of passes on the motor with out any issues.. Edited November 13, 2013 by RadialDragon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadialDragon Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 can you imagine trying to set the timing? Yeah, no doubt.. Can you imagine trying to keep it cool? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62rebel Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 just because you can, doesn't mean you should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKcustoms Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Wasn't this in HOT ROD Magazine a few months ago? I think it would make a great model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Just because you can....and you have the cash.....doesn't mean you should..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Replacing the belts would be a weeks pay. Probably more. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankerdog Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Looks like some crazy redneck monorail that goes 200mph. I'd ride that train. Kent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadialDragon Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) I see 8 Superchargers, where are the other 4? I can't find them... Edited November 13, 2013 by RadialDragon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle potts Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 That's just silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgeback Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) 9000lbs just for the engine. then it will be much heavier just for a chassis that can support it.. How much power is it making? Because there are single engines with ONE super charger making around 8,000 HP.. Now for your question, when is it too much.. To me I'm not sure it is "too much" as much as it is just plain inefficiency. Let me explain as I am talking engine output per dollar. 987BHP Bugatti Veyron W16 engine and 4 turbo chargers (Not sure what the engine costs, but the Transmission is $120,000.00 to replace) . 4.8 L LS motor out of a chevy Silverado will make just as much power with about $6,000.00 invested.. Stock bottom end on these motors was proven to hold up till 1200HP and then only the rod bolts failed. Friend of mine has a stock bottom end 4.8 running 8.8sec 1/4 passes. Got the engine out of a junk yard for ~$300.00. Stock bottom end with LS6 Cam, LS9 head gaskets, Texas speed heads, FAST Intake and Precision turbo and made 700RWHP on pump gas with 200r4 Transmission and a loose converter. Drove it 6 hours to the track, ran 8.8 pass and then drove it home all while getting 26MPG. Oh BTW Bugatti Veyron gets 8MPG.... So I tend to look at things HP/dollar wise. Right now, not much beats the 4.8 and 5.3 LS motors... as they are plentiful and extremely cheap to build and they have 6 bolt mains and a great rod angle. They can take anything you throw at them.. So yes, IMHO Too Much when I look at it from a HP/Dollar perspective.. Edit: In before the reliability police question my buddies 4.8. He runs the car HARD every week end the track is open. Does points series with the car and has A LOT of passes on the motor with out any issues.. 26mpg? Surely thats not right This is my best mate Stu's Scooby that he races in the HKS and Jap car drag series. 900 bhp on gas and his best time is 10.26. mpg is around 5 mpg Multi Supercharged truck engine is truly awesome wonder wether it's simply a feat of engineering, or going to be used in pulling? I reckon if it was, it could pull an entire city! Edited November 13, 2013 by Ridgeback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevyfever2009 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I would drive it once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevyfever2009 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I see 8 Superchargers, where are the other 4? I can't find them... Three on each side and two on top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Overkill to the extream. More money that sence.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 BIG is better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) Sometimes more is better Edited November 13, 2013 by Greg Myers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 BIG is better That looks like a Hot Wheel, in an out of scale kinda way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrux Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Love that car. So does The Count! I want to see how the transmission(s?) is hooked up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 BIG is better Thought I read someplace that when he fired that thing up, it made so much boost that it blew head gaskets while idling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonW Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Too much was never enough for EJ Potter! V8 bike, jet bike, Allison tractor, Allison '57 Plymouth: http://thekneeslider.com/e-j-potter-the-michigan-madman-r-i-p/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgeback Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) Read the same. Apparently the Red camaro's charger is from a train! Edited November 13, 2013 by Ridgeback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Some is good more is better Too much is just right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonW Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) Oops Sorry my internet explorer software had a bit of a turn so I have done a few of the same post. Kind of in keeping with the theme! Edited November 13, 2013 by DonW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonW Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) [see above! Edited November 13, 2013 by DonW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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