Here is some reading for the interested.Very interesting.
https://www.thegreymotor.com/2014/08/dunston-rotary-valve-head.html
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Here is some reading for the interested.Very interesting.
Definitely more kers and hybrid tech. I’m sure it’s also a bunch of weird material development also.
I guess in my limited attention to F1 I haven’t heard of any exotic materials other than the obvious carbon fiber and titanium. I do know the exhaust is made from inconel but that’s not super exotic any moreUnfortunately the materials race got halted a couple decades ago in the name of controlling costs. That same logic is suckung much of the fun and technology development out of motorsport, and the OEMs are still burning truckloads of money.
Well when people advertise 6061 and 7075 aluminum as aerospace grade and developed for nasa it still is. Until most machinists, the average Fudd or normal person has heard of it inconel will always be a super exotic.I guess in my limited attention to F1 I haven’t heard of any exotic materials other than the obvious carbon fiber and titanium. I do know the exhaust is made from inconel but that’s not super exotic any more
Inconel is good at 1 thing.Well when people advertise 6061 and 7075 aluminum as aerospace grade and developed for nasa it still is. Until most machinists, the average Fudd or normal person has heard of it inconel will always be a super exotic.
I guess in my limited attention to F1 I haven’t heard of any exotic materials other than the obvious carbon fiber and titanium. I do know the exhaust is made from inconel but that’s not super exotic any more
He didn’t say it was superior. He said it was super exotic.Inconel is good at 1 thing.
Resisting heat.
It is NOT strong, it is NOT light.
Titanium is light, and strong.
Aluminum is light.
01, A2, W1-W3, M2, 1045/1085/1095, are strong, but heavy.
Aerogel weighs near nothing, but is weak and won't handle heat, at all.
You have to choose the correct element or alloy for the purpose.
To say inconel is superior shows a serious flaw.....in the person that said it was superior.
The better term to call it would be a superalloy or exotic superalloy. I used the term @The D used.Inconel is good at 1 thing.
Resisting heat.
It is NOT strong, it is NOT light.
Titanium is light, and strong.
Aluminum is light.
01, A2, W1-W3, M2, 1045/1085/1095, are strong, but heavy.
Aerogel weighs near nothing, but is weak and won't handle heat, at all.
You have to choose the correct element or alloy for the purpose.
To say inconel is superior shows a serious flaw.....in the person that said it was superior.
You just said inconel is good at resisting heat. It’s not just good at that. It is, in fact, superior at that. Because of its superior heat resistance, it is a superior(albeit expensive) material for use in exhaust systems. Specifically exhaust valves and manifolds. Since it is so superior in heat resistance, it can be made much thinner than traditional 304 stainless. Which, incidentally, makes it much lighter as well.Inconel is good at 1 thing.
Resisting heat.
It is NOT strong, it is NOT light.
Titanium is light, and strong.
Aluminum is light.
01, A2, W1-W3, M2, 1045/1085/1095, are strong, but heavy.
Aerogel weighs near nothing, but is weak and won't handle heat, at all.
You have to choose the correct element or alloy for the purpose.
To say inconel is superior shows a serious flaw.....in the person that said it was superior.
No clue.Did they ever shoot anything out of the cobalt barrels?
I'll tell you a quick story about an awesome "period 2 - historic" engines.. and how to cheat.
I told myself after the last go round I would just pull the heads.A better designed cover is all that is needed. But.... Harley
Should have bought the big cam the first time. Lol.I told myself after the last go round I would just pull the heads.
I should have listened to myself.
This is my wife’s bike. She’s got a 16’ Slim S with the 110 twin cam motor.Should have bought the big cam the first time. Lol.
Which one did you install and which motor?
Trans Am looks a little…developmentally delayed. So pretty accurate overall
That's actually me as a youngin. Before I grew out of my fetal alcohol syndrome(debatable if i actually did grow out of it)and when I was just starting my mullet.Trans Am looks a little…developmentally delayed. So pretty accurate overall
Maggie 2650, 2.7L, 3.0?Speaking of developmentally delayed, I did some basic repairs on my diesel Econoline last weekend, and as always, it sucked. Replacing the thermostat and blower fan motor was probably a solid 4 hours of work. At least the transmission mount R&R was straightforward.
Next up is swapping heads and blower on the ZL1 for something that breathes a bit better, and then it might be time to close the book on that chapter and start looking for a new project car. Given the age of my sons (8 & 12) and my usual project cadence (taking years to do a few weekends' worth of work), this might become a family project.
Go big or go homeMaggie 2650, 2.7L, 3.0?
Shit yeah, these are awesome. Moar details!Not as cool or fast as a lot of stuff here, but this is my homemade, stand back and squint, sorta Lotus 7. I built it for a fun street/autocross toy, and it does that pretty well. Unfortunately I don't have any autocross events anywhere near me anymore, so it's just a streetcar now. It's like driving a gokart on steroids, conservative estimate would be about 200 hp and it weighs right around 1350 lbs with a full tank of fuel.
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That is awesome, agree more pics!Not as cool or fast as a lot of stuff here, but this is my homemade, stand back and squint, sorta Lotus 7. I built it for a fun street/autocross toy, and it does that pretty well. Unfortunately I don't have any autocross events anywhere near me anymore, so it's just a streetcar now. It's like driving a gokart on steroids, conservative estimate would be about 200 hp and it weighs right around 1350 lbs with a full tank of fuel.
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Is that the Spences Bridge area?Not as cool or fast as a lot of stuff here, but this is my homemade, stand back and squint, sorta Lotus 7. I built it for a fun street/autocross toy, and it does that pretty well. Unfortunately I don't have any autocross events anywhere near me anymore, so it's just a streetcar now. It's like driving a gokart on steroids, conservative estimate would be about 200 hp and it weighs right around 1350 lbs with a full tank of fuel.
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Maggie 2650, 2.7L, 3.0?
Nah, just a ported Eaton 1.9L
Close, it's between Wallachin and Cache Creek.Is that the Spences Bridge area?
Shit yeah, these are awesome. Moar details!
Thanks guys. It's fun, but my first and only real car project, so lots of things could have been done better. Lots of things I'd change if I were to build another. More details, how much time domyou have? The engine is a 3.0 pushrod V6 from a Taurus. I converted it to a Holley 4 barrel with a homemade upper intake that uses the stock lower. The top half of the distributor came from a Ford 170 inline 6 so I could use an MSD ignition and not worry about the original TFI and computer controlled stuff. Transmission is a Mitsubishi 5 speed from a Hyundai, I made an adapter plate and 9lb steel flywheel to mate the two. Rear axle, front spindles, brakes, mastercylinder, etc. are from an early 80's Corolla, steering rack is from a Tercel. Rear suspension is 4 link with panhard bar and GAZ coilovers, front is double wishbone with matching coilovers and my own design a arms made from 3/4" x.065" tubing, the uppers are adjustable with a couple aluminum links with right and left hand threads on either end. Body is mostly .040 aluminum screwed to the chassis tubes. The hood is a bit thicker. Nose and dash cover are fiberglass. I built the exhaust from mandrel U bends and straight bits. The collectors for the headers I made from 4 pieces and welded together. I used a steering column from a 77 F-150 because it was free and I wanted self canceling turn signals. Mirrors came from probably a 90's sportbike. Here's a video from an autocross, I think the first time I ran it on slicks.That is awesome, agree more pics!
Ah, Gen 5 ZL1!
I'm replacing my 1.9L with a 2.3L. Should be here in a few weeks. Once I swap it out, it shouls put me over the 800whp mark.
Preach, brother!