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  • #2
    Re: Top 11 Greatest Production Engine Names

    Hey Brian

    Good list!!

    #8 has an incorrect factoid though, the first GM OHV V8 was produced by Chevrolet in 1917-18 (albeit in very limited numbers). Being (mostly) a Ford guy, it's funny getting Chevy lovers with that trivia question, most of them will tell you 1955 was the first Chev OHV V8. ;D


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    Ed N.
    Ed Nicholson - Caledon Ontario - a bit NW of Toronto
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    • #3
      Re: Top 11 Greatest Production Engine Names

      Whudabout "Mercury Super Marauder"

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      • #4
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        Glad to see two Buick's in the list, I was surprised though not to see "Nailhead" in there, that's the one I was expecting when I clicked on the blog.
        Escaped on a technicality.

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        • #5
          Re: Top 11 Greatest Production Engine Names

          Not a factory name...right?

          Brian
          That which you manifest is before you.

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          • #6
            Re: Top 11 Greatest Production Engine Names

            Being primarily a Mopar guy, I can't believe I'm saying this, but what about chevvy's "turbojet?"

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            • #7
              Re: Top 11 Greatest Production Engine Names

              turbo jet - turbo fire

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              • #8
                Re: Top 11 Greatest Production Engine Names

                Originally posted by Brian Lohnes
                Not a factory name...right?

                Brian
                Ah.
                Escaped on a technicality.

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                • #9
                  Re: Top 11 Greatest Production Engine Names

                  I always thought the name Nailhead was not a compliment because it referred to tiny valves on those engines.
                  BS'er formally known as Rebeldryver

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                  • #10
                    Re: Top 11 Greatest Production Engine Names

                    Originally posted by Rebeldryver
                    I always thought the name Nailhead was not a compliment because it referred to tiny valves on those engines.
                    Maybe not have been a compliment, but it was the hot engine to have for a while there, had to be something to it.
                    Escaped on a technicality.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Top 11 Greatest Production Engine Names

                      Not a candidate for the Top 11 -- heck, not even an auto motor -- but I always thought an outboard boat motor company named "Seagull" was inspired.
                      Michael from Hampton Roads

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                      • #12
                        Re: Top 11 Greatest Production Engine Names

                        How about the 283 with "Ram Jet" fuel injection?

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                        • #13
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                          How can there be no "Boss" or "High Riser"?

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                          • #14
                            Re: Top 11 Greatest Production Engine Names

                            I will have to nominate the Packard Thunderbolt for the list.
                            Being that it is a straight eight, you may not find a bigger chunk of cast iron under the hood of a passenger car.

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