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1K views 11 replies 9 participants last post by  Ditty 
#1 ·
I want one of these in my truck!:burnout
Jet Beetle



Jay
 
#5 ·
well as an engineer he should know that he is always gonna split the exhaust when in burner, the engine produces too much thrust when in full burner adn will always rupture or split the material unless it is manufactured to open more than what it already is. as for having the intake inside the vehicle, it cant be that fun, im sure the first stage compressor fan blades are creating a serious howl since they are spinning at almost mach 1 at full power, then also pulling so much air that he can probably bearly breathe. i know this since i worked on and around jet engines for 6 1/2 years. just to tell you how much air a turbine engine can suck in, the G.E. F110 in the F-16 at full power or 100%, is pulling 280 pounds of air a second, too much for me to want o be in front while it is running. now i know this isnt an F-16 engine, but still it pulls air like you wouldnt believe. anyway, sorry for the rant, but this guy in my opinion is crazy for putting that engine inside the car.
 
#6 ·
HAHAHA - the California DMV is trying to rule that a threat to national security! :roll1:
 
#7 ·
the first pic reminds me of the first couple 6.4 litres exhaust :D
 
#9 ·
It's interesting.. and would catch my eye in person for a short period of time due to its sideshow type qualities. But... in the end, it's not practical, and has several downsides. Probably would give me a chuckle or two by the time I was bored with it.
 
#10 ·
LOL what ever floats your boat i guess but if i had the money to put a jet engine in a car i would def. use it for more practicle purposes! seems like a waste of time and allot of money if you ask me!
 
#12 ·
It would be cool to mount one of them .. OR two of 'em in the bed of the Powerstroke. Put on a bed cover, route some ducting from under the bed....have the tailgate on a motor...Instant BatMobile turbine Boost!!!!

It's a cool novalty...but totally impractable for anything other than weekend showing off.
 
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