Different . . .

[Spanky]

At least you won't burn your leg on the exhaust!

 

[choppedtop]

Special cam or crank, or both? Like to know more about that setup. And how is it cooled?

 

[Spanky]

Check this out . . .

The Story (reverseflo.com)

 

[fletcherson]

Soooo, just go with the back fire? Lol... neat, but why?

 

[Indycars]

Doesn't seem like it would produce much power with a large exhaust and small intake valves.

 

[Spanky]

Ford redesigned the heads to make more power for their Indy Car engine in the Lotus chassis.

 

[fletcherson]

Ford redesigned the heads to make more power for their Indy Car engine in the Lotus chassis.

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I could see the perceived benefit with the valvetrain redesigned. Hot air rises so that would likely net flow plus it should pull in cooler air?

 

[CheapT]

Check this out . . .

The Story (reverseflo.com)

Very interesting story! I first thought it was a static display until I read the article.