Project Rat Royce - '34 Rolls Royce

[Azrial89]

hold up you guys, I got it. It's apparently a Transmash V12 Diesel 38.8L used on Russian tanks!

Thats it! Thats gotta be the one!!

[Oh Damn, it's Sam]

In all seriousness, if you want a big, unusual European diesel, Tatra makes a whole line of mid-sized air-cooled diesels that are totally awesome.

This is one out of a T-930, which is probably bigger than you want at 17.6L, but there is a V8 version as well:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6kqVGAh_S0&spfreload=10"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6kqVGAh_S0&spfreload=10[/ame]

The V8 version is 11.7L, which is little more reasonable, and still makes 530 ft-lbs of torque at 1200 RPM in stock trim. You'd be looking for the engine out of a T-138, and since they made a hojillion of them, it should be relatively easy to find. It came in a bunch of later models as well.

Also, if you're going diesel of any description, I require an air starter (ignore all the garbage after the first 15 seconds):
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haJlAcGbLT4&list=PL53DD990FD27481A1&spfreload=10"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haJlAcGbLT4&list=PL53DD990FD27481A1&spfreload=10[/ame]

EDIT: Here's a couple of T-813s, I believe. These are the 12-cylinder version, but they sound just unbelievable under load:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRwkZ7MCepI&spfreload=10"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRwkZ7MCepI&spfreload=10[/ame]

[dineno]

In all seriousness, if you want a big, unusual European diesel, Tatra makes a whole line of mid-sized air-cooled diesels that are totally awesome.

This is one out of a T-930, which is probably bigger than you want at 17.6L, but there is a V8 version as well:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6kqVGAh_S0&spfreload=10

The V8 version is 11.7L, which is little more reasonable, and still makes 530 ft-lbs of torque at 1200 RPM in stock trim. You'd be looking for the engine out of a T-138, and since they made a hojillion of them, it should be relatively easy to find. It came in a bunch of later models as well.

Also, if you're going diesel of any description, I require an air starter (ignore all the garbage after the first 15 seconds):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haJlA...1&spfreload=10

EDIT: Here's a couple of T-813s, I believe. These are the 12-cylinder version, but they sound just unbelievable under load:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRwkZ7MCepI&spfreload=10

That's a lot of motor

[DER E30]

Update?

[dineno]

Update?

The Mercedes build has taken priority until after SoWo. Expect some updates by April or May though. In the meantime I've been designing the new frame and thinking about doing the body framework in steel rather than wood and just mount the aluminum body panels onto that.

[DGNeo]

This is badass, awesome that you're nearby too!

There's some gold in these CT hills.

[SouthCarolinaGuy]

Will Dirty Penny be at Sowo?

[dineno]

It sure will!

[SouthCarolinaGuy]

Good, I've been watching Dirty Penny with some co workers and I can't wait to send them pics with it at Sowo and make them jealous!

[dineno]

Ok so spring is here and the Merc is almost finished. That means I've been getting anxious about working on this thing finally. I've decided I'll be building the body first so that I can make sure the frame fits up into it just right. Instead of using wood framing for the body, I think I'm going to do some steel framing and attach the aluminum panels to that. Then I need to design the frame and suspension. I'd like to at least decide on the drivetrain before I design the suspension components though. As for powertrain, I'm deadset on a turbo diesel sooting, anti-lagging, tire smoking torque monster Still haven't decided how I'm going to realistically accomplish that though. So back to the drawing board on powertrain, lets not go too overboard again with 20L truck motors though.

[AMGwheelwhore]

Mercedes om606

[RosaParksMyCar]

Ok so spring is here and the Merc is almost finished. That means I've been getting anxious about working on this thing finally. I've decided I'll be building the body first so that I can make sure the frame fits up into it just right. Instead of using wood framing for the body, I think I'm going to do some steel framing and attach the aluminum panels to that. Then I need to design the frame and suspension. I'd like to at least decide on the drivetrain before I design the suspension components though. As for powertrain, I'm deadset on a turbo diesel sooting, anti-lagging, tire smoking torque monster Still haven't decided how I'm going to realistically accomplish that though. So back to the drawing board on powertrain, lets not go too overboard again with 20L truck motors though.

prius repellent

[dineno]

Mercedes om606

Not enough power, but I'm looking towards the direction of Mercedes turbo diesel v6/v8's that they have in their trucks/vans

[Capt. Obvious]

Just convert the original motor to diesel. Get it running again on gasoline, then just slowly add more diesel to the fuel mixture. After a couple tanks of slowing upping the diesel percentage, the motor will have acclimated to the new fuel. Then, you can add a turbo and slowly turn the boost up a few psi at a time.

You're welcome.

[dineno]

Just convert the original motor to diesel. Get it running again on gasoline, then just slowly add more diesel to the fuel mixture. After a couple tanks of slowing upping the diesel percentage, the motor will have acclimated to the new fuel. Then, you can add a turbo and slowly turn the boost up a few psi at a time.

You're welcome.

Oh god, haha if only