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McLaren M12 Coupe

FYI the UN5 is much different than the UN1 although they appear similar. The UN5 has a 9.5 inch ring gear and 4 spider differential. I believe the input/main shaft is longer as well. Here is a good link right here on the forum. https://www.gt40s.com/threads/renault-un5-trans.18709/

Well said Neil. My point is though that shifting the CG forward would necessitate dead weight added to the rear of the fuselage. I’m confident that with what they new at the time, they did an amazing job. It’s all speculation really but a good discussion of a design milestone.

Except that then when you would have to dictate that lead (dead weight) would have to be added to compensate for the forward CG of a higher displacement engine, it becomes a diminishing return. Higher power density aircraft engines of later designs negate these problems.

Several engine manufacturers built engines using similar design architecture during this era of aviation. Daimler Benz comes to mind. You guys would enjoy a book titled “ The Secret Horsepower Race” https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Horsepower-Race-Special-Development/dp/1911658867 It really...

Joel you’d probably enjoy this book WRT WW2 engine design/ development. https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Horsepower-Race-Western-Development/dp/1911658506

Silver plated 10/32 flange nuts (jet nuts) on stainless or inconel shoulder bolts, lubricated with milk of magnesia.

Having the steering wheel on the left side screams fake.

Looks like the magnetic plug/drain from a Honeywell 36-150 APU

Chassis & parts are now on their way home with the new owner.

Now under deposit.

Bump.

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Ceramic coated coyote exhaust system

Completed C/F monocoque chassis RHD/RHS set up for a coyote engine Seats Full suspension Shocks Brakes Brake boosters Adjustable bias pedal assembly Master cylinders Shift linkage Steering column Steering rack Shift linkage All access panels Rear bulkhead and window Fuel tanks/senders...