

| Subject: | Re: Is THIS the "boxer" transplant we've been waiting for? |
| From: | Raimund Feussner |
| Date: | Wed, 7 Mar 2018 20:28:02 +0100 |
I generally like the idea. If that´s not a boxer, what is? The second crankshaft seems cheaper than a whole valvetrain with its variable controls. Just put the lower half of an engine on top of the engine itself, sounds easy But those common valve controls probably have a reason, so that second crank must not be that simple... It probably would need to adjust/modify itself to the timing of the first crank. Ouch! I think it needs a belt or chain, controlling timing between both crankshafts via a variable tensioner. That ugly gear in the video combining both cranks can´t be the solution. Package issue in small engine compartments (probably not in the F150 !), and not covering all emissions. Something like that. YMMV Regards Raimund Am 07.03.2018 um 17:48 schrieb Jim. Felder: > Everything is wrong with this new engine--opposed piston, combustion > ignition, two-cycle. But check out the video and tell me--if it became > popular—that you wouldn't want one in your Vanagon. > > < > https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/videos/radical-new-engine-makes-a-run-at-reality/?ftag=ACQ-00-10aaa5b&vndid=00e8ca988f7d01a748f9a28d57d69900d7 > Jim
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