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Old 27-08-15, 20:03
Michael R. Michael R. is offline
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375 hp and 1,000 ft pds torque conjoined twin 6-71's out of the box should do it.
I would like to be able to do that special tuning! IIRC those twins are on YouTube as well.

Now to get that lightened MK-I* Universal Carrier of Cletracker tuned up to match Richie and the speed trials are on.

Wilhelm K can pace them on his motorcycle.
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Old 27-08-15, 21:05
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There should not be big problems with getting some more horses out of a carrier.
There are a lot hot rod parts that will do the trick
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Old 28-08-15, 08:48
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Michael R. I´m on! Though, have to find a sponsor first. How do i tell it´s a MKI and not a MKII, thinkt is says Canada built on the Ford plate.
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Old 31-08-15, 09:32
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The main issue would be driving at speed, and pulling a bit too quickly on the brakes and having the rear brakes grab. I have had the carrier suddenly start to spin at roundabouts! on smooth hotmix surfaces (Asphaltic concrete to some, Tarmacadam to others)
I find that using the displacement steering allows large radius turns in a higher gear to traverse a medium sized urban roundabout more smoothly.
Changing down to a lower gear is not as effective, as the radius tends to be tighter. (Obviously doing a right angle turn at an intersection requires the lower gear).
At slow speeds and on softer surfaces it should not be an issue.

Rob
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