New Saab Engine Tech

[Ade + Lamb Chop]

At 11:27 18/04/00 -0700, Doug Dayson wrote:
>Saab's concept is this...best engine efficiency (power and mpg) is
obtained at
>the highest possible compression ratio which of course varies with load and
>combustion chamber temps...as well as intake charge temps and timing etc...
>
>So with that in mind at low load and part throttle the engine can support
much
>more compression without detonation than it can at high load and WOT.
>
>So much for a rigid block structure eh...(:>)
>
>How to they balance this thing and curb vibration etc?
>
>Interesting eh?

>From their explanation I think all they are effectivly doing is changing
the deck height by moving the crank away from the head. They do this by
slitting the block below the pistons but above the main bearings... Like
the idea. Might have a problem with the rubber seal when the engine gets
old tho... Oil leak city... Just like driving a mini!

Ade

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