Interesting Engines: Offenhauser
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Designed in the 1930s, Offenhauser racing engines dominated at Indianapolis until the 1970s, winning 27 times. We chart its evolution from a 2.5L boat engine to a 1,000 horsepower turbocharged screamer. Main topic at 45:55 Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: [email protected] // Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades // Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland // Links/Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Miller_(auto_racing) // https://silodrome.com/miller-91-race-car/ // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offenhauser // https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/assembling-270ci-offenhauser-indycar-engine-step/ // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offenhauser_Sales_Corporation // https://www.museumofamericanspeed.org/drakev8.html //
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