Crate engine

[GREG]

Originally Posted by Claude

In a conversation with Tony Crook about 15 years ago, he said they tried the 440 engine but found the differential was not up to the extra power and the beefing up necessary would probably not have made much difference in market demand. Presuming he was right, a 560 HP 383 probably would have the same problem. It would fit, but if you tried to have fun, something might break.

Claude

Interesting - At the recent Bristol Celebrations, Bristol had a 411 series 6 on show and the sales man told me that it produced 600 HP and was duel fuel !

I wonder what was done to beef up the gear box and diff ? 600 HP does seem optimistic !