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Northwest Vintage Speedsters
Engine E042 - in order by Speed Merchants and Alphabetically
Miller DOHC V-8 #5
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Block Manufacturer : Miller
Block Material  :  Aluminum Crankcase
Cylinders         :  V-8
Cubic Inches   :  308.4
Bore    :    3.5
Stroke :    4
Block Year    :   1932
Head Manufacturer : Miller
Head Material : iron
Cam   : DOHC
Cam Drive   : Gear Driven
Carbs : No Carbs Mounted
HeadYR   :  1932
Era   : 30s or 40s
Description :
Built in 1937 for dirt track racing, driven in 1953 by Sam Hanks at Indy in car #57, and updated for Indy again in the 80’s. The only V-12 Velker ever built. Originally had three 2-barrel carburetors. Featured in Hot Rod Magazine. Tommy Hinnerschitz took his rookie test in it, and ended after 3 laps with valve troubles. Brought to Indy for over 20 years. Ran normally aspirated with carbs and fuel injection, and turbo charged with fuel injection.
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E042@museumofamericanspeed.com
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