F1 strategy group on Thursday rejected twin-turbo V8 formula for 2017.

"415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)" (415s30) 02/07/2015 at 14:12 • Filed to: F1

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The powerful Formula 1 strategy group on Thursday rejected Ferrari's proposal to replace the current V6 engines with a twin-turbo V8 formula for 2017. However, Auto Motor und Sport reports that plans to boost the cars to a whopping 1,000 horse power nonetheless remain on track.

So 1,000HP turbo V6 isn't shabby, I bet they are louder.

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) 02/07/2015 at 14:19

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Did Ferrari propose this so they could do a tie in with their new 488GTB? It would fit perfectly, and they could say it has an F1 engine.

Funktheduck > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) 02/07/2015 at 14:21

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What engine is that and how can I get it into my old truck?

Funktheduck > BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. 02/07/2015 at 14:22

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It would be F1 engine* and then in tiny print at the bottom it would say

*they both have v8s right?

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > Funktheduck 02/07/2015 at 14:23

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Exactly, even though I doubt there would be a single common part between the two.

TopSirloin > Funktheduck 02/07/2015 at 14:31

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Ford Modular V8 with some sweet velocity stacks.. I guess that's pretty obvious... No clue on size or # of valves.

Funktheduck > TopSirloin 02/07/2015 at 14:55

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I think my truck needs velocity stacks.

TopSirloin > Funktheduck 02/07/2015 at 14:59

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I concur. I'd put velocity stacks on just about every engine I own if I could.

Funktheduck > TopSirloin 02/07/2015 at 15:07

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I guess it's time to start looking at engines and parts again. The desire usually dies down once I start totaling prices.

I'm not poor but I definitely don't have thousands laying around just for fun.

TopSirloin > Funktheduck 02/07/2015 at 15:11

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I know that feel.. sigh, I know it well. These days I don't have thousands laying around for anything.. nothing at all, frankly. If I purchase anything else car related, my GF will make sure I'm "grounded"...

*shudders*

Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius > Funktheduck 02/07/2015 at 15:17

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That is a Ford Cosworth DFV. Built for Lotus in 1967 and powered race cars in F1 and elsewhere until 1990 or so.

Funktheduck > Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius 02/07/2015 at 15:20

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So it'll totally fit in my truck. Drivability may suffer

Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius > Funktheduck 02/07/2015 at 15:23

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Just drive the throttle like a light switch.

Tareim - V8 powered > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) 02/07/2015 at 15:39

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well the Honda V6 is already louder so we're heading in the right direction

Funktheduck > Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius 02/07/2015 at 15:45

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Old truck = little weight on rear and no TC

It would take effort to not spin the tires all the time. Would be fun though.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > Funktheduck 02/07/2015 at 15:51

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F1 engines eat parts, plus limited life.

Funktheduck > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) 02/07/2015 at 16:27

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Yeah....

In reality I prefer usable power anyway. I think cars like Ferraris, Lamborghinis, or the simpler Hellcat are cool in concept but I wouldn't want to own any really because it would be a permanent tease unless I took it to a track.

I do wanna build up my truck motor though. It's a '79 with a few mods so it's not impressive in the size/power efficiency ratio but it did me well in high school.