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    I am aware of that. You are correct about the...

    I am aware of that. You are correct about the fillets and the like. However, the material quality (strength of material) in casting is still not as strong as the other methods. However, as you...
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    I don’t know about this specific company but I...

    I don’t know about this specific company but I have seen machined engine blocks. As others have noted there are issues such as machining inside the block and cost. Cost is a bit of a mixed bag. ...
  3. True, I should have also added my other point, it...

    True, I should have also added my other point, it used to be the only compelling argument for a diesel was mileage. They were smelly, noisy etc. Well now they aren’t smelly, noisy etc but they also...
  4. I don't buy these arguments. Basically the claim...

    I don't buy these arguments. Basically the claim is we got a bunch of crappy diesel cars almost 30 years ago so we won't buy them now. No. A huge segment of the driving population wasn't driving...
  5. OK :) I haven't been following the whole thing....

    OK :)
    I haven't been following the whole thing. It's sometimes hard to tell who takes things like Hp/L seriously vs who take it in context. Keep on trucking ;)
  6. The Ford vs Merc comparison isn't valid because...

    The Ford vs Merc comparison isn't valid because the two products are designed to meet MUCH different goals. The Ford engine is a work truck motor. It's designed to provide low end power, be used to...
  7. As Henk4 and I were discussing in another thread:...

    As Henk4 and I were discussing in another thread:
    http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=537&page=4






    and my reply
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    The late 80s turbos were quite impressive though...

    The late 80s turbos were quite impressive though at least part of their very high HP/L was due to the very volatile fuel they used. Those engines would not have produced as much power on the fuel...
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    I seriously doubt the 70K hp claim. RR-Alison...

    I seriously doubt the 70K hp claim. RR-Alison and Honeywell launched a new helicopter engine in the late 90s. It had about 800hp and weighted about 400lb. Future versions of that motor were...
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    As I recall from my time at Rolls Royce-Alison...

    As I recall from my time at Rolls Royce-Alison their compression ratio was more like 9:1. The pressure in the combustion chamber is very low compared to a piston motor. Also, in automotive sized...
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    That generalization is true but that larger...

    That generalization is true but that larger engine will also produce more power at the same revs as the smaller engine (again a generalization). So if we want the same power from a smaller motor it...
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    For power delivery I like a balanced larger...

    For power delivery I like a balanced larger displacement engine. That is one that doesn't run out of breath at higher RPM but has displacement to augment off the line torque. BMW motors are quite...
  13. Thread: Inline dieing??

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    Not quite a built but they are slowly becoming...

    Not quite a built but they are slowly becoming more popular. Some people claim it's because we had bad experience with diesel cars in the late 70s and early 80s. I don't buy that. Too many people...
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    I haven't driven many diesels (I can't say I've...

    I haven't driven many diesels (I can't say I've ever driven a diesel car) but I've always heard that. A very appropriate power curve for most driving.
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    Interestingly the reason Honda went to 2.2L in...

    Interestingly the reason Honda went to 2.2L in the US was because of market research. They found S2000 buyers were almost always happy with the 2L motor. But when they asked people who didn't buy...
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    Both engines were rated at 240hp using the old...

    Both engines were rated at 240hp using the old Honda system. Only the 2.2L was retested using the new system. It seems likely that both engines would drop a similar amount given that they weren’t...
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    No, actually it was the French who first tried to...

    No, actually it was the French who first tried to tax engine power and they did it based on displacement. It's a statement of fact not anything else. Furthermore, it set the trend to tax engines...
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    Before you fall in love with hp/L please read...

    Before you fall in love with hp/L please read this thread:
    http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=176829&st=175&#entry3197536
    This post is a bit dated and the content could be cleared up...
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    It's unlikely the original S2000 motor was...

    It's unlikely the original S2000 motor was producing an honest 120hp/L. Honda re-rated the 2.2L version of the S2000 a year or two ago because the old method they had been using to measure power was...
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    If you are critisizing it for leaf springs you...

    If you are critisizing it for leaf springs you simply don't understand the mechanics of how they are used. Perhaps some educating would help...
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    For on road use you need a center differential...

    For on road use you need a center differential because the front and rear axles don't always spin at the same speed. For off road use this isn't as important because you are going slow and you just...
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    Ferrari's have double A-arm as well. As do...

    Ferrari's have double A-arm as well. As do Miatas. If the car has wheel hop issues it's not because it "has double A-arm". If it has problems it might be related to the implementation as seen on...
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    Yes... but no. First, just like there are...

    Yes... but no. First, just like there are different types of coil springs there are different types of leaf springs. I have a coil spring in my ball point pen but it's not very similar to the ones...
  24. Thread: 3 Piece Rims

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    For a time 3 piece wheels were lighter for their...

    For a time 3 piece wheels were lighter for their strength. The outside part of the wheel is spun steal. The hub was alloy. Basically this allowed engineers to use the thin, strong steal where it...
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    No the pictures you posted show a VCU in the...

    No the pictures you posted show a VCU in the center differential. It just happens the "center" differential is right next to the front differential.

    These might help:...
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