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Good afternoon everyone. Check out this video I found this morning. Watch "Rollerized Engines" Video at Engineering TV It is a very interesting idea. I sent them an email this morning to see if they plan on marketing these or if they were just doing it for the concept.
For a bit of irony, I was reading in "engine masters" magazine about a GM LS2 engine with an adapter made by GM to allow for a distributor type ignition. The distributor that it takes is an aftermarket FORD SB distributor. The engine also has FORD MOD motor connecting rods in it. Hows that, A Chevy motor that's built Ford Tough
For a bit of irony, I was reading in "engine masters" magazine about a GM LS2 engine with an adapter made by GM to allow for a distributor type ignition. The distributor that it takes is an aftermarket FORD SB distributor. The engine also has FORD MOD motor connecting rods in it. Hows that, A Chevy motor that's built Ford Tough
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[quote=jarod17;8851022]Good afternoon everyone. Check out this video I found this morning. Watch "Rollerized Engines" Video at Engineering TV It is a very interesting idea. I sent them an email this morning to see if they plan on marketing these or if they were just doing it for the concept.
"sup all. Hey I used to have a '87 4000CS Quattro that supposedly had roller bearing crank. Never had occasion to take it apart though. 5 cylinder engine in that little car made for a very tight engine compartment.
"sup all. Hey I used to have a '87 4000CS Quattro that supposedly had roller bearing crank. Never had occasion to take it apart though. 5 cylinder engine in that little car made for a very tight engine compartment.
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Good afternoon everyone. Check out this video I found this morning. Watch "Rollerized Engines" Video at Engineering TV It is a very interesting idea. I sent them an email this morning to see if they plan on marketing these or if they were just doing it for the concept.
For a bit of irony, I was reading in "engine masters" magazine about a GM LS2 engine with an adapter made by GM to allow for a distributor type ignition. The distributor that it takes is an aftermarket FORD SB distributor. The engine also has FORD MOD motor connecting rods in it. Hows that, A Chevy motor that's built Ford Tough
For a bit of irony, I was reading in "engine masters" magazine about a GM LS2 engine with an adapter made by GM to allow for a distributor type ignition. The distributor that it takes is an aftermarket FORD SB distributor. The engine also has FORD MOD motor connecting rods in it. Hows that, A Chevy motor that's built Ford Tough
Very interesting thanks Jeff.
Jeff, It has been know for years that you take a stock factory Ford against a Chevy & put your foot to the floor the Chevy will BLOW First. Even old Chevy guys that are being real will admit that. In fact my best friend is a life time Chevy Fan. We were talking about his 454 vs my 460 & I said your 454 will out run my 460, he said yea, but if we keep them to the floor your 460 will be running after my 454 blows the hell up.
So FORD tough has been around for years.
You have to work to blow a Ford Engine Up. I'm referring to the old basic Small & Big Blocks.
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There were some Porsche 914s that had roller cranks.
Also some straight eight Mercedes racecars from the thirties with roller cranks
At least one Bugatti had a roller crank.
Basically everything has been tried and rejected because of cost or durability issues.
Also some straight eight Mercedes racecars from the thirties with roller cranks
At least one Bugatti had a roller crank.
Basically everything has been tried and rejected because of cost or durability issues.
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Good evening everyone. While my research on the subject is not over, so far it looks like it is a cost issue that has been holding them back. I would love to get a set and play with them in another 460 block. I am interested in seeing how well they would perform.
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I figured this wasn't something new. My memory isn't as good as it use to be. Bruce thanks for the update.
Talking about roller bearings. I saw something yesterday that surprised me. My buddy was packing the wheel bearing on a 93 S-10 two wheel drive the wheeling bearing needle bearings had a plastic outer separators. The outside of the bearing was plastic. So I learn something new every day it seems.
Craig
Talking about roller bearings. I saw something yesterday that surprised me. My buddy was packing the wheel bearing on a 93 S-10 two wheel drive the wheeling bearing needle bearings had a plastic outer separators. The outside of the bearing was plastic. So I learn something new every day it seems.
Craig