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Old 04-16-2013 | 02:28 AM
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is it possible to have a 1000 kg=2200lb engine in a scarab 30?
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Old 04-16-2013 | 07:17 AM
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Where are you getting a 2200lb engine?
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Old 04-16-2013 | 12:49 PM
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From the USS Iowa.
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Old 04-16-2013 | 01:07 PM
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Maybe a pair of iron headed big blocks completely dressed with cast iron exhaust, but definitely not one engine......unless it's a pretty big diesel or a V12 Allison.
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Old 04-16-2013 | 02:33 PM
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Detroit Diesel 8V-92TA
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Old 04-16-2013 | 04:41 PM
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In a 30 Scarab???
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Old 04-16-2013 | 04:46 PM
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you need a serious drive line. That is a tq monster.
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Old 04-16-2013 | 09:26 PM
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Detroit Diesel 8V-92TA
Soooo......what would be the purpose? Building a Scarab tug?
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Old 04-17-2013 | 06:14 AM
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From the USS Iowa.

this made laugh outloud at 7 am... VERY good...

forget the motor the prop will weigh 2000 lbs as well....
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Old 04-17-2013 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by bgeiger
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Any special reason ? sounds foolish
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