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Kaneman · 02-10-2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Apoc

Not really. Its a v8 shoehorned onto a braced snowblower body. Its really, really cool, but doesnt mean its going to function the way a snowblower should.

Dont get me wrong, it'll power through ice before the blades stop, which no regular snowblower can do, its much stronger than a blower could ever hope to be. Doesnt mean it throws snow well though.

I know shit about snowblowers, I've never even seen one, but couldn't it be modified to use some of the extra power to throw snow like 100 yards?

Apoc · 02-10-2010, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

I know shit about snowblowers, I've never even seen one, but couldn't it be modified to use some of the extra power to throw snow like 100 yards?

It probably could, im no engineer. I was just commenting on this one in specific.

Either way though, aside from being a really cool mans toy, a v8 snowblower is no more effective than a regular, production model one.

Particle Man · 02-10-2010, 05:17 PM

it's all about the gearing.

Rider · 02-10-2010, 05:21 PM

I'm sure with the torque of that motor, a wider and taller opening could be made with a larger exit chute making it more efficient.

Apoc · 02-10-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

I'm sure with the torque of that motor, a wider and taller opening could be made with a larger exit chute making it more efficient.

And im sure that beutiful 454 could be used for something way more awesome than a snowblower.

goof2 · 02-10-2010, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Apoc

Not really. Its a v8 shoehorned onto a braced snowblower body. Its really, really cool, but doesnt mean its going to function the way a snowblower should.

Dont get me wrong, it'll power through ice before the blades stop, which no regular snowblower can do, its much stronger than a blower could ever hope to be. Doesnt mean it throws snow well though.

Judging by the video you may be right. The engine sounds like it is chugging just getting through a relatively small amount of snow. I like the concept, but the execution seems to be lacking.

Dave · 02-12-2010, 03:16 PM

wouldnt you go through less gas with a flamethrower? :Lol:

Rider · 02-12-2010, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

wouldnt you go through less gas with a flamethrower? :Lol:

Yeah but the melted snow would just refreeze and make it worse.

fasternyou929 · 02-12-2010, 06:44 PM

That'd be awesome. I bet snow piles up like mad in front of the rear differential though!

tommymac · 02-14-2010, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Apoc

And im sure that beutiful 454 could be used for something way more awesome than a snowblower.

Excellent point, like in a 70 chevelle SS

02-10-2010, 05:17 PM	#13
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	it's all about the gearing. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

02-10-2010, 05:21 PM	#14
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	I'm sure with the torque of that motor, a wider and taller opening could be made with a larger exit chute making it more efficient.

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Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	wouldnt you go through less gas with a flamethrower? :Lol:

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fasternyou929 SFL Expatriate #2 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Moto: CBR1000 Posts: 2,043	That'd be awesome. I bet snow piles up like mad in front of the rear differential though!