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Yep, that engine was one they used for the Miller front wheel drive Indy cars. There were a few different versions. The one in the picture has a Miller designed intake.
A few of the motors had Hexagon Tool intakes with two 97's. The Hexagon Tool intake reversed the carbs so the bowls were facing backwards.
From what I gather, since Henry forgot his racing roots did not approve of hot rodding or racing during this time period, Edsel worked with a Hexagon Tool in Detroit to come up with the 2X2 intake.
The front wheel drive was a great design. The fatal flaw of these cars was the steering boxes were too close to the exhaust manifold, it would cook the grease and caused them to seize. Causing most of the cars to DNF.
After that embarrassment, Henry demanded that Ford get out of the racing game.
A few of the motors had Hexagon Tool intakes with two 97's. The Hexagon Tool intake reversed the carbs so the bowls were facing backwards.
From what I gather, since Henry forgot his racing roots did not approve of hot rodding or racing during this time period, Edsel worked with a Hexagon Tool in Detroit to come up with the 2X2 intake.
The front wheel drive was a great design. The fatal flaw of these cars was the steering boxes were too close to the exhaust manifold, it would cook the grease and caused them to seize. Causing most of the cars to DNF.
After that embarrassment, Henry demanded that Ford get out of the racing game.
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