alternative engines, now Hemi

[Todd....!!]

You're correct Fred,

Didn't Popular Science already 'do' the plastic engine article quite a
few years back(10-15 years ago?)

I forgot about it...

ALSO, thanks for the enlightment/distinction about the coolant merely
being a chemical issue... GREAT point as well!

LATER!

Todd....!!

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Frederic Breitwieser wrote:
> 
> > Actually, they can't.  Head bolts are metal, water in the cooling jacket is
> > conductive etc...
> 
> > It's basically an impossibility.
> 
> At this moment in time, yes.  However, with composites coming into the
> market over the next several years, its theoretically possible to have
> non ferrous heads, blocks and fasteners.  And the coolant being
> conductive is merely a chemical issue.
> 
> Give it a few years :)
> 
> --
> 
> Frederic Breitwieser
> Bridgeport CT 06606
> 
> 1993 Supercharged Lincoln Continental
> 1989 HWMMV w/turbocharged 500cid Caddy
> 1975 Dodge D200 Club Cab soon to have 431 stroker + turbos
> 2000 (I hope) Buick GTP (Mid-Engined Sports Car)