P51 Big Block Chevy powered

[SkyDirtWaterguy]

Hot-Rod Warbird! P-51 Mustang Replica Takes Flight Thanks to Big-Block Chevy Power

Not all hot rods have four wheels and a steering wheel. Case in point this P-51 Mustang replica fighter plane with an all-aluminum, 540ci big-block Chevy.

www.motortrend.com

 

[lbhsbz]

Where's the radiator?

 

[Hydroman55]

Money, time and talent right there!

 

[SkyDirtWaterguy]

Where's the radiator?

Underneath the fuselage

 

[Nordie]

Where's the radiator?

4:00 mark...I'd imagine they would use the same system for the BBC.

 

[Sleek-Jet]

I noticed in the article that the crew has done enough engine changes to perform the act in about 4 hours... Which means they've done quite a few.

 

[spectra3279]

Even has a scale pilot at the end

 

[monkeyswrench]

Injected, blown 540 BBC...pretty much ups the fun level in most DIY projects!