One question. Will it fit into the engine bay of a Spridget? heheh.
Converting to RWD might be a bit of an issue, but it would go against
everything we like our Spridgets for. Simplicity. It would still be fun
though. Nice to see the internal combustion engine evolve. Last big step was
the rotary, and before that was overhead cam(s). Interesting stuff, thanks
for the link.
Toby
>Too complicated....don't be too sure.
>
>Saab is has working prototypes (as in drivable cars) of a new
>variable compression ratio engine. The head (including
>cylinders) and block are hinged and pivot hydraulically to
>continuously change the compression ratio from 8:1 to 14:1.
>
>Specs: 1.6 liter supercharged 5 cylinder 20 valve , 225 HP,
>224 FtLb Torque, 40 (yes forty) lbs. max boost.
>
>See more at:
>http://www.edmunds.com/edweb/editorial/innovations/saabengine.html
>
>Leave it to Saab...they have had a few innovations (and flops):
>- Front wheel drive (how strange! since 1948)
>- 2 cycle cars (umm..you want me to add oil to the gas)
>- Freewheeling (for economy???)
>- Turbocharging (1st passenger turbo in 1978)
>
>MG Innovations:
>(umm...maybe the MGA Twin Cam or pre-war Supercharging?)
>....
>
>Chris (MG,Saabs Beer or Wine? Different experience, still both
>great fun). Is there a Turbo Midget in my future?
>
>>>> <Daniel1312@aol.com> 11/15/00 03:22PM >>>
>To be honest I think it will be cost of brass that will be
>prohibitive :>
>
>In a message dated 15/11/00 18:56:51 GMT Standard Time,
>Toby@intri-plex.com
>writes:
>
><< I can't wait until they try my
> idea of a trombone exhaust system. It gets longer or shorter
>depending on
> rpm to shock wave tune the exhaust system for every possible
>RPM!... Fun
> crazy stuff. "Its too complicated it'll never work." >>
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