Oh my...

[wolfwings]

...I thought to poke around Revetec again, see about any new tidbits on the site, and they've done the math to make something even niftier.



This is an engine design that shows the true power of getting away from the crankshaft-based systems that prevent multiple overlapping centerlines for the pistons without sacrificing reliability. Initially meant to be in a 2.4l system, I'm staring at that and drooling. Though it's easier to see how things work if you manually slideshow through the frames. They estimate the core longblock will be around 160mm (<7in) deep. Sure, piping will add to that a bit, but the core engine being thinner than most one-use compact spare tires used on cars today. Just amazing.

Comments

[mira-fastfire.livejournal.com]

That looks SO delightfully sexual.

*g*

[dukefawks.livejournal.com]

Hmm, I don't really see what's so great about the design. Instead of using a crankshaft they use some souped up camshaft design as a crank. Also the lateral guidance of the piston seems a bit flimsy to me. The idea is nice, but like the Wankel engine it doesn't seem that it will hold up very well.

[shabm.livejournal.com]

So you could, in effect, have a four-cylinder engine in a system you could straddle between your legs?

Hellooo, super-Segways!

[fangwolf57.livejournal.com]

Interesting. I have always thought that a rotory engine would be great for small applications like motorcycles,boats and jet skis. That would be an awesome motorcycle engine if you could position it right.

[shabm.livejournal.com]

Also: I'm trying to understand how this thing would pass power down into other system. What is the 'crankshaft' -- the large gear, the center shaft, or what?