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3 rotor in a early 50's ford truck??

Old Aug 29, 2003 | 05:59 PM
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3 rotor in a early 50's ford truck??

ok my dad has an old ford truck, something like a 50 or 53. i just want to know your opinions on putting a 3 rotor in one? would this be a good idea? i would like to start it after i graduate college and when i get roots planted and have a steady income. any ideas welcome.
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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 02:04 PM
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For the price of the installation of a refurbished stock 3-rotor (about 300hp / 300lb-ft tq), you could spend less time and install a turnkey blueprinted Ford 460 cid from Hell (about 500hp / 500lb-ft tq). As much as I like rotary engines, I don't see much competition here.
http://www.fordcobraengines.com/460_500lbs..htm
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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 05:31 PM
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i have always thought about something like that. i thought maybe a 502 bored out. with maybe a turbo or two on it. but i think the 3 rotor would be unigque since i am sure nobody has ever done it.
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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 05:41 PM
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holy ****. i just found a 639ci gm crate motor. for 8k thats a big ****** motor.

http://www.crateengine.net/
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