alternative engines, now Hemi

[Gary Derian]

Engine research using ceramics is headed toward an adiabatic engine.  That
is one which needs no cooling system.  This keeps the fire hotter during the
power stroke since no heat is absorbed by a cooling system.  I would think
this would actually increase propensity for detonation.

Gary Derian <gderian at oh.verio.com>
>
> I'm actually waiting patiently for ceramics and composites to become
> "regular".  Most of these materials don't retain or reflect heat as well
> as aluminum/iron/steel, and certainly weight a lot less.
>
> Less heat retention = less detonation = more boost :)