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Old 04-16-2011, 6:28pm   #1
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I visited the NHRA Museum and two car shows today. In the NHRA museum I saw this flathead engine with a familiar headache.

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I guess it wasn't. Love the Flatheads though. Nice pics Pete
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The grandaddy of the Optis.....
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I bet that mofo was alright, no water pump on top of it.
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That's pretty cool, but am I missing something? I only see 3 headers coming out of the block.
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That's pretty cool, but am I missing something? I only see 3 headers coming out of the block.
I believe the centre exhaust manifold was a dual port
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I believe the centre exhaust manifold was a dual port
Score a win for the Catman....
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I believe the centre exhaust manifold was a dual port
The centre cylinders share a port. The first time I saw a flatty v8, I was amazed at the centre-mounted magneto and the twin water pumps. I never would have drawn the link to the Opti!! Nice call Pete!
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