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Old 01-20-2010, 12:34 PM
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The same goes for the Porsche 917, where are you going to get an air-cooled flat 12?

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Old 01-20-2010, 03:40 PM
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Yes, but it's only got half an engine. a 917 should have a flat 12, not a 6.
The sound of a 917 is something very special, a '6 just wouldn't be the same.
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Old 01-20-2010, 03:43 PM
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Yes, but it's only got half an engine. a 917 should have a flat 12, not a 6. The sound of a 917 is something very special, a '6 just wouldn't be the same.
Well, then 427 Cobras should only have FE's and not stroked SB's.

Stop, I'm kidding, I don't want to start this month's "SB vs. BB, which is better?" thread.
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Old 01-23-2010, 09:27 PM
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Yes, but it's only got half an engine. a 917 should have a flat 12, not a 6.
The sound of a 917 is something very special, a '6 just wouldn't be the same.
You could JB weld 3 VW engines together!
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Old 01-24-2010, 10:51 PM
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OH NO, not a "super coupe"?
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