Date:         Sat, 8 Jun 2002 22:15:04 +1200
Reply-To:     Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
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From:         Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject:      Re: W-8 conversion--
In-Reply-To:  <28187-3D0183A6-3453@storefull-2358.public.lawson.webtv.net>
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>Ahhhh--- Andrew--you speak with forked tougue---

Whaddayamean??

>The W-8 in it's debute at the Isle of Mann 24 hour endurance run
>finished well in front of most of the pack--as well as finisihing
>unscathed---
>
>Zero repairs--and they ran it WFO at 200 plus with it---for the whole
>trip----

Maybe. But how standard was ut? Bet it was blueprinted at least.

>Pretty impressive----for a fresh design--untested for the long haul---
>
>I think this as well as the W-12 are a breath of fresh air in new
>automotive engines--
>
>Very neat package---
>
>Saw one day at VW-----the W-8 isn't much longer than the I-4---
>
>I think it would be natural swap for the Vanagone---
>And blow the doors off most of the other conversion concepts----

No doubt, except maybe a turbo SVX...

But just imagine all the plumbing this engine will have. The exhaust...