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technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Maserati's Six-Valve V6: A Bold Idea That Proved Too Ambitious

Maserati built a 2.0L twin-turbo V6 prototype called the 6.36 with six valves per cylinder and a cam-rocker system to run three valves per cylinder, claiming about 257 hp at 7,200 rpm and a 34% larger gas-flow area over four-valve designs, but the project was shelved. Yamaha similarly tinkered with six- and seven-valve configurations on the FZ750 and faced detonation and high development costs, illustrating diminishing returns after roughly five valves per cylinder; five-valve setups later appeared in cars from Ferrari, Mitsubishi, Audi, and VW, while the six-valve concept remained an ambitious, unproduced footnote.

via Jalopnik|

#cam-rocker #engine-design #maserati

technology2 months ago•5 min saved

A Tiny Engine Aims to Redefine Two-Stroke Power: INNengine's e-Rex

INNengine’s e-Rex (and Rex-B) are ultra-compact, four-cylinder engines with eight opposing pistons on thrust plates, marketed as “1Stroke” even though the cycle operates as a two-stroke—combustion/exhaust in one pass, intake/compression in the other. The design aims for high power density, smooth balance, no traditional valve train or oil burning, and on-the-fly variable compression. INNengine claims about 120 hp from a 500cc unit and has tested it in a Mazda Miata, envisioning it as a range-extender rather than a replacement for conventional engines.

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#automotive-technology #engine-design #microengine

automotive5 months ago•3 min saved

Purpose of Steam Tubes in LS Engines

Steam tubes in LS engines, like the LS1, help remove trapped air from the cooling system due to the engine's unique thermostat placement, ensuring proper cooling and preventing engine damage. These tubes connect the lower thermostat housing to higher ports in the engine block, allowing air to escape and maintaining optimal engine performance.

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#automotive #chevrolet-corvette #cooling-system

automotive2 years ago•2 min saved

"The Bizarre Engineering Marvel: Unveiling the Commer Knocker Engine"

The Commer Knocker, also known as the TS3, was a unique engine used by British commercial truck manufacturer Commer in the 1950s and '60s. It featured an opposed-piston design with two pistons in each cylinder, and one crankshaft instead of two. The TS3 had a distinctive idle sound and was remarkably powerful for its size, producing up to 117 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. However, production ceased in 1972 when the four-cylinder TS4 replaced it.

via SlashGear|

#automotive #commer-knocker #engine-design

automotive2 years ago•3 min saved

"Revolutionary 500cc 'One-Stroke' Engine Transforms Miata Performance"

Spanish company INNengine has developed a unique 500cc 'one-stroke' engine that defies traditional design, weighing just 85 pounds and producing 120 horsepower. The engine features opposed-pistons and lacks connecting rods, resulting in improved balance and reduced noise and vibration. It utilizes a single-stroke combustion cycle and can be used as a range extender in electric vehicles, offering a lightweight and cost-effective solution for extending their range. While it may not directly power cars, the INNengine has the potential to revolutionize the automotive industry.

via Global Village space|

#automotive #combustion-technology #electric-vehicles