Looks good in theory but apart from running higher compression, I find it hard to see how it's more efficient than a convientional or ICB or rotary as the pistons aren't actually acting on the crank directly but only a resultant force.
If the design was reliable though, it would be sweet for big boost due to being able to run high CR and combustion temps being relatively low
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Yeah its cool in, good to see somebody trying something new.
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originally made in the 60s if i remember, never put into production because of heat issues and econemy
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Haha, the two things they are raving about in the video
Originally Posted by trd-gt
There's been countless new ideas for an engine over the years and many more copying earlier ideas (don't know how many videos I've seen of a horizontally opposed engine as a brand new idea!) and trying to start them off as the next big thing but as they say, if it isn't broken, don't fix it
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