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Old 02-14-2010, 07:49 PM   #21
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My 9hp is rated to throw the snow 45 feet max. I'd have to imagine that V8 is going to throw is much farther.
it only throws it approximately 50 feet, according to the website.
With only 1 speed, the torque is irrelevant, unless it is going through wet snow or ice. The transmissions on the smaller engines allow them to be more efficient than the big block. Now take that motor, and stuff it in a Miata for a fun toy.

http://www.gizmag.com/for-the-man-wi...owblower/4889/

You want to throw snow?
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...99122918165708
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Old 02-14-2010, 08:17 PM   #22
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that train snowblower is a monument to all that is manly. now we just need to figure out how to make it work for the everyday homeowner.
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