New Air Cooled Engine Progress
07-01-2016, 08:43 PM
#91
I am hoping that the 2-valve engine will be production ready by the end of this year. As to the 4-valve, plans call for production ready status by the first quarter of 2018.
07-06-2016, 11:36 AM
#94
Three Wheelin'
Like touring a castle, I think that most of are enjoying just looking and learning. Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to hearing about any updates.
07-11-2016, 02:16 AM
#96
Rennlist Member
Out of curiosity...What do you like about the Bosch unit vs other choices? How is the development/programming interface compared to Motec for example?
07-12-2016, 11:47 AM
#98
Race Car
Originally Posted by Streetdaddy
Who is going to be able to afford this beast? Are these going in Singers? This sounds like a 100k engine. Dont get me wrong, I would love to have one, but it will cost 3x the cost of my car!
I like it- thanks for chronicling it all here Robert...
07-24-2016, 03:07 PM
#100
Last week, there was a multiday meeting of engineers involved in the 2- and 4-valve engines.
As to the 2-valve motor:
1. After quite a few hours of dyno running, it was taken apart and showed no wear of any significant type which, frankly, pleasantly surprised all.
2. We have designed a way to supply this engine with or without A/C.
3. Engineers believe they have a way to obtain a bit more than he current 450 HP -- with street gas and with a catalytic converter.
4. Work has begun on Bosch MS 6.4 as the ECU.
5. In short order, we will begin another series of dyno runs with this including endurance runs.
6. During the next runs, we will compare Porsche standard and Turbo fans with a new fan design.
Re the 4-valve:
1. More progress in design.
2. Have established 21 steps that must be completed.
3. Again, Bosch MS 6.4 being integrated.
4. More sophisticated testing being instituted.
5. Though one can never be sure, target HP is 500+.
As to the 2-valve motor:
1. After quite a few hours of dyno running, it was taken apart and showed no wear of any significant type which, frankly, pleasantly surprised all.
2. We have designed a way to supply this engine with or without A/C.
3. Engineers believe they have a way to obtain a bit more than he current 450 HP -- with street gas and with a catalytic converter.
4. Work has begun on Bosch MS 6.4 as the ECU.
5. In short order, we will begin another series of dyno runs with this including endurance runs.
6. During the next runs, we will compare Porsche standard and Turbo fans with a new fan design.
Re the 4-valve:
1. More progress in design.
2. Have established 21 steps that must be completed.
3. Again, Bosch MS 6.4 being integrated.
4. More sophisticated testing being instituted.
5. Though one can never be sure, target HP is 500+.
07-24-2016, 06:35 PM
#101
Three Wheelin'
Always look forward to your updates. I can't get my ac right, would be wild to have a hot motor like that AND working ac. Talk about a dream motor with no sacrifices
