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Will you see laser fired cylinders in your lifetime?
Will you see laser fired cylinders in your lifetime?
Lasers To Replace Spark Plugs?
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also seen an article where Honda are developing solenoid valves systems, where there will be no cams so it will produce optimum power at ever rev range. be some job.
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QUOTE (rubbinanddubbin @ Apr 25 2011, 05:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>also seen an article where Honda are developing solenoid valves systems, where there will be no cams so it will produce optimum power at ever rev range. be some job.
Less moving parts = greater efficiency = i like.
Less moving parts = greater efficiency = i like.
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They will be in electric cars... in turn they will force us to buy electric cars!!
ohhh god nooo!
Its great to see the will be using technology though... the future is here!
ohhh god nooo!
Its great to see the will be using technology though... the future is here!
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seems like a very interesting concept allright, with the possibility of multi point ignition (as with multi point injestion) you would see an increase in fuel efficiency and power.
Id say they would be dear buggers to replace if ever they got damaged though!
Id say they would be dear buggers to replace if ever they got damaged though!
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QUOTE (rubbinanddubbin @ Apr 25 2011, 05:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>also seen an article where Honda are developing solenoid valves systems, where there will be no cams so it will produce optimum power at ever rev range. be some job.
Its very interesting stuff, theyve been trying that for a long time and I dont think it will happen in my lifetime. Solenoids by theyre very nature hate heat, vibrations and rapid excitement.
They've hit a wall trying to make them strong enough to open against the valve yet keep them compact and most of all reliable.
It is very much an ideal solution, being able to control lift, duration and overlap across any particular rev in any particular cylinder! Im sure theyd begin to develop the engines with a modern twist to Saab's idea with the old V4, two cylinders tuned for torque, two for power.
What im sure will kick off more is BMW's N74 Valvetronix found in the Rolls-Royce Ghost and Phantom. The rocker shaft is adjustable up and down controlled by servos so resulting in infinitelly adjustable valve timing. they even use this to totally controll the engine's power as opposed to a throttle body...smoooother reving and comfort
Its very interesting stuff, theyve been trying that for a long time and I dont think it will happen in my lifetime. Solenoids by theyre very nature hate heat, vibrations and rapid excitement.
They've hit a wall trying to make them strong enough to open against the valve yet keep them compact and most of all reliable.
It is very much an ideal solution, being able to control lift, duration and overlap across any particular rev in any particular cylinder! Im sure theyd begin to develop the engines with a modern twist to Saab's idea with the old V4, two cylinders tuned for torque, two for power.
What im sure will kick off more is BMW's N74 Valvetronix found in the Rolls-Royce Ghost and Phantom. The rocker shaft is adjustable up and down controlled by servos so resulting in infinitelly adjustable valve timing. they even use this to totally controll the engine's power as opposed to a throttle body...smoooother reving and comfort
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