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There's a lot going on in that engine bay. (reddthat.com)
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Photographed 18 years ago, Tom Luna's insane Oval... 2332cc, twin turbo, 16-valve heads, 4 Mikuni carbs.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

why does it have those small wheels at the back?

[–] MashedPotatoJeff 3 points 1 year ago

They're wheelie bars, to limit how far the front wheels come off the ground when it accelerates.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Called "wheelie bars", they are for cars built for the dragstrip, they keep the vehicle from raising the front wheels of the ground during initial acceleration.