New Air Cooled Engine
05-20-2016, 05:40 PM
#47
New Aircooled Engine
Hi Robert,
Very impressive results.
I suppose the testing is done in a Germany town.
Good luck with the future development. You know where you have a customer for the final result.
Rgds Lars
Very impressive results.
I suppose the testing is done in a Germany town.
Good luck with the future development. You know where you have a customer for the final result.
Rgds Lars
05-23-2016, 07:52 PM
#49
The news gets better. As we look at the engine, we are finding a few things that will gain, perhaps, one or two more HP.
The next step is to dismantle the entire motor, look for any problem areas or parts and, if any, correct. Thereafter, an entire new engine will be built for endurance dyno testing. Testing should be completed by the end of summer.
Assuming endurance runs show no problems, I will determine in what spec (level of lightness through the use of, e.g., carbon fiber and titanium) a complete engine and Bosch ECU can be sold and at what price.
The next step is to dismantle the entire motor, look for any problem areas or parts and, if any, correct. Thereafter, an entire new engine will be built for endurance dyno testing. Testing should be completed by the end of summer.
Assuming endurance runs show no problems, I will determine in what spec (level of lightness through the use of, e.g., carbon fiber and titanium) a complete engine and Bosch ECU can be sold and at what price.
05-23-2016, 07:53 PM
#50
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The news gets better. As we look at the engine, we are finding a few things that will gain, perhaps, one or two more HP.
The next step is to dismantle the entire motor, look for any problem areas or parts and, if any, correct. Thereafter, an entire new engine will be built for endurance dyno testing. Testing should be completed by the end of summer.
Assuming endurance runs show no problems, I will determine in what spec (level of lightness through the use of, e.g., carbon fiber and titanium) a complete engine and Bosch ECU can be sold and at what price.
The next step is to dismantle the entire motor, look for any problem areas or parts and, if any, correct. Thereafter, an entire new engine will be built for endurance dyno testing. Testing should be completed by the end of summer.
Assuming endurance runs show no problems, I will determine in what spec (level of lightness through the use of, e.g., carbon fiber and titanium) a complete engine and Bosch ECU can be sold and at what price.
05-24-2016, 06:35 AM
#51
Robert, interesting updates. Sounds great that you are using top notch people from the best places around the world. Looking forward to hearing from you when you know more about final product and price.
05-27-2016, 07:08 PM
#53
A number of people have asked about using an older 964 or 993 engine in building one of the new engines (2-valve or 4-valve).
Unfortunately, given all of the parts in our new engines that are different from those in the older engines, the only part that might be used from an old engine is the case if it is in excellent condition. Virtually everything else is new and it would make no sense, financial or otherwise, to mix a few minor old parts into the new engines.
Unfortunately, given all of the parts in our new engines that are different from those in the older engines, the only part that might be used from an old engine is the case if it is in excellent condition. Virtually everything else is new and it would make no sense, financial or otherwise, to mix a few minor old parts into the new engines.
05-28-2016, 11:43 AM
#54
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Great innovative stuff Robert. I can't wait to see the end result! Any idea on timeline for production and sales? Sounds like we all need to start shopping for tubs!
05-28-2016, 12:06 PM
#55
I just want to see a pic for now! Pics!!
05-28-2016, 12:40 PM
#56
The timeline for the 2-valve should be toward the end of the year.
As to the 4-valve, we are going through a meticulous development process. Building a 4-valve air cooled automobile engine that achieves 500+ HP and that is reliable is a process that involves many steps. I am hoping that complete test engines and anciliaries will be running by the 3rd quarter of 2017 and that the first customer engines will be available in early 2018. I wish it could be quicker but this is not backyard or a tuner effort. Everything that a series production manufacturer goes through in developing a new engine, is what we are doing. This could be rushed but it would mean shortchanging customers and this we will not do. Should anyone wish to discuss, please contact me.
As to the 4-valve, we are going through a meticulous development process. Building a 4-valve air cooled automobile engine that achieves 500+ HP and that is reliable is a process that involves many steps. I am hoping that complete test engines and anciliaries will be running by the 3rd quarter of 2017 and that the first customer engines will be available in early 2018. I wish it could be quicker but this is not backyard or a tuner effort. Everything that a series production manufacturer goes through in developing a new engine, is what we are doing. This could be rushed but it would mean shortchanging customers and this we will not do. Should anyone wish to discuss, please contact me.
05-28-2016, 12:51 PM
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