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Old 02-26-2013, 07:13 PM
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This is now sitting in my yard. I figured you gear heads would enjoy seeing it. I hardly know anything about the engine (I have some info on the web page listed below) but will start some detective work soon.

http://www.lightweightmiata.com/projects/benz/

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Old 02-26-2013, 07:23 PM
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Neato! So where does the turbo go?
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The hell is it?

What was it used for?

EDIT: I got the link to work for me.

That's hella interesting. Call them up and tell them you have the only other one and see if they will buy it for a small fortune.

Whats the max RPM it ran at to pull 7 tons? Bore x stroke?
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No idea. I did get to see a 41,000 CI engine this weekend. Pretty neat...
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Looks like a 4 cyl diesel. I would imagine they incorporated a dry sump system to allow lubrication at that angle. Pics of individual components.
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I would put it in my living room with a sheet of lexan over it and use it as a coffee table.
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