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Thread: Have you ever seen an engine like this? 18 cyl. engine setup w/ 36 pistons!?

  1. 07-04-2006, 04:51 AM #1
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    Default Have you ever seen an engine like this? 18 cyl. engine setup w/ 36 pistons!?

    This is pretty freaking awesome... Scroll down to the bottom to see some of the pics. Its a great read too...

    http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/Tomlinson.htm

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  2. 07-04-2006, 10:05 AM #2
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    no.

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    yes, shut up
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    holy shit that thing is insane! imagine all the calculation to get it all timed correctly. i read the whole thing, great find. +1
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    2 strokes dont have timing..
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    Quote Originally Posted by redlinenprelude
    2 strokes dont have timing..
    Uhh, that thing needs to be timed so both opposing pistons reach TDC at the same time.
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  7. 07-18-2006, 08:47 AM #7
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    of course i have seen that. i got one of those in my Honda... But i had to get the VTEC package installed. Its a beautiful piece of machinery

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