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Re: [oletrucks] OT - Rat Motor

To: oletrucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] OT - Rat Motor
From: Bill Broadway <bcubed@vanhalen-irc.com>
Date: Thu, 05 Jun 2003 17:25:18 -0500
I don't know but I do know some Mopar engines are called Elephant motors ..

Bill

At 10:48 AM 6/5/2003 -0700, Ryan Sain wrote:
>Hello all,
>
>I've been having an interesting discussion lately on the development of nick
>names for autos and ran into a big question.
>
>I know a chevy BB is considered a Rat motor, but where did the term "Rat"
>come from? When was it first being used? And subsequently, when did the term
>Mouse motor begin appearing?
>
>I would love any information or anecdotes on this topic.
>
>Thanks,
>
>- Ryan
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959

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