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Toma
03-03-2011, 02:41 PM
http://www.engineeringtv.com/video/Opposed-Piston-Opposed-Cylinder

What do you think?? ;)

J-hop
03-03-2011, 04:27 PM
saw that thing a few years ago, I don't know about that, they claim 650hp, what rpm though and how do they deal with possible stretch of components (ie: connection rods), seems to me that could be a recipe for disaster.

edit: forgive me if the rpm question is answered in the vid, I have no sound

Twin_Cam_Turbo
03-03-2011, 04:30 PM
That better be one hell of a strong crankshaft im thinking.

Unknown303
03-03-2011, 04:37 PM
Pretty interesting concept. It's nice to see some people trying to push the boundaries of conventional engines.

Twin_Cam_Turbo
03-03-2011, 04:37 PM
Whats an electrically assisted turbo anyway?

bjstare
03-03-2011, 05:30 PM
I didn't watch the whole video, but I would assume that a small electric motor helps the turbo spool up quicker/more efficiently than if only the exhaust was spooling it like a typical turbo:dunno:

bjstare
03-03-2011, 05:31 PM
double.