Originally Posted by
Roelof
Thanx Rody, nice to hear.
I know that a lot can be done to make the flow better but a compromise is done in the limits of the machines and the total machine time working on 1 part. New machines or just new tools can make a difference in the posibillities of the end result but also some design changes which were overlooked or found during the 2102 era can easilly adapted in a new named engine. Can you tell me if materials have changed? A better fit of the piston in the sleeve with a wider temperature window does give a better performance which does not need a larger timing.
To me an extra cut or a re-shape is not a real re-design but more like an evolution although I stronger believe the changes are needed to add something new as a selling gimmick.
Hi Roelof,
They are working at the limits and finding a balance between new design and investment is always a challenge especially in our little sector.
No change in materials in my opinion, this would be even more risky.
As for the piston/liner fitting, this is always a delicate thing because in colder countries you need a looser fit as in opposite in the warmer countries.
Agree about your point, unfortunately the racers always want to see new things even though the new things are not always visible and this is even harder to sell.
Rody