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| posted on December 29th, 2006 at 10:12 AM |
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JTMIDGET's MEGA ENGINE!!
Greg can fill in the details.
Looks like and awesome project!
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That's mad Alan.
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| posted on December 29th, 2006 at 06:57 PM |
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do tell...
looks impressive!
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| posted on December 29th, 2006 at 07:59 PM |
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Is that a B.R.E. case?
This is my Volkswagen, there are many like it, but this one is mine. Without me my Volkswagen is useless, without my Volkswagen, I am useless.
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| posted on January 1st, 2007 at 06:27 PM |
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This engine is a prototype flat four being built by JT,
and Greg Anderson from Pro Machining Ltd in New Zealand.
http://www.pro-machining.com/
It will be 2700cc using a 84mm stroke crank that has 5 main bearings,
and uses a roller camshaft with 60mm main journals.
Heads will be also a custom item from Joe Deppe in Indy,
and the guys will be able to use digitized progamming to CNC the inlet and exhaust ports
to attain flow levels of US pro stock cylinderheads.
Awesome stuff, and so close to home....can't wait to see those heads!!
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That's mad Alan.
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| posted on January 2nd, 2007 at 08:35 AM |
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If he doesnt want to use the case it would be awesome with a piece of glass as a coffee table! Work of art.
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| posted on January 2nd, 2007 at 09:31 AM |
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Seeing someone do something like this amazes me,how many hours did he spend prototyping this Dave? Mike
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| posted on January 4th, 2007 at 08:07 AM |
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This link has been posted on the cal-look forum in the USA.
http://www.cal-look.com/forum/index.php?topic=16637.0
Here is a link to some more info on the engine,
although the heads are now a different plan I think.
http://www.pro-machining.com/news.htm
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| posted on January 6th, 2007 at 11:22 AM |
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impressive machining.
one question though, why start with a whole new block and crank when the new subaru EJ25 produces 300hp from the factory (I know it's turbo but even
still)? Wouldn't 16 valve heads and a stroker crank in that motor produce the same horsepower at a much lower price?
Is there a 2v per cyl limit on the class or something?
Also, the Subaru already has 5 bearings in the block.
Just a thought...
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| posted on January 6th, 2007 at 06:24 PM |
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Not everything is about Subies, Pete.
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something aircooled to drive everyday.
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VW car, VW engine ...... keepin it "real"
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| posted on January 7th, 2007 at 10:58 AM |
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Why do men climb mountains?
Because they can...(and also to impress chicks).
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| posted on January 7th, 2007 at 11:02 AM |
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Why do men climb mountains?
Because they can...(and also to impress chicks).
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I have never seen a fast N/A Sube( although they should be on paper).
This class is generally a normally aspirated class, and has restrictions in capacity for boost, or 4 valves per cylinder.
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That's mad Alan.
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| posted on January 7th, 2007 at 12:31 PM |
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Why....
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impressive machining.
one question though, why start with a whole new block and crank when the new subaru EJ25 produces 300hp from the factory (I know it's turbo but even
still)? Wouldn't 16 valve heads and a stroker crank in that motor produce the same horsepower at a much lower price?
Is there a 2v per cyl limit on the class or something?
Also, the Subaru already has 5 bearings in the block.
Just a thought...
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Exactly...
Because we can...
and we have...
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| posted on January 7th, 2007 at 12:34 PM |
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Essentially, we started this project because JT was telling me about the problems he was having with his current engine. The whole engine block
configureation was at its limit. So we decided to go ahead and try something ourselves.
WE are working on the heads at present and will have some photos available shortly.
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| posted on January 7th, 2007 at 07:48 PM |
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Good to see you are able to log in and post mate - keep up the progress pics.
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| posted on January 10th, 2007 at 01:22 PM |
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Still having the odd problem getting logged on. Seems to have a lot to do with the time of day. Anyway....
Here are some progress photos of the Crank. Only needs oil holes, lightening holes through bigends and heat treating/grinding now.
We have managed to get the weight down to 25.5lbs / 11.59 kg.
The head casting shown, is our second option and has been supplied by Joe Deppe of Indy.
The head casting of our first option will be ready next week. Will have pics then.
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| posted on January 10th, 2007 at 02:42 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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Why do men climb mountains?
Because they can...(and also to impress chicks).
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I have never seen a fast N/A Sube( although they should be on paper).
This class is generally a normally aspirated class, and has restrictions in capacity for boost, or 4 valves per cylinder.
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yeah, that's what I thought.
Promach, no offence intended, just curious. Love your work. Looking forward to seeing how it all goes for you. :thumb
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| posted on January 13th, 2007 at 11:51 AM |
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Barrels
For today's update, here's a shot of the barrels.
The plan is to have these done by the end of the weekend and start getting the heads bolted up next week.
There's going to be 6 studs on each cylinder. We want to make sure we keep it nicely sealed. ;D
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Funding...
We've got the head back from casting. Nothing to show there just yet. Hope to have some machining done on this over the weekend.
This is one of those projects that is done in our "spare" time. We would really like to get this project done a whole lot sooner, so anyone out
there has any thought on where we can get funding so that we can work on this full time. Any ideas would be gratefully recieved. We don't want this
turning into a lifetime project and never getting finished or realising its full potential.
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| posted on January 19th, 2007 at 04:41 PM |
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We've got the head back from casting. Nothing to show there just yet.
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You can't say that!!!
Show us the casting Greg!!?
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| posted on January 20th, 2007 at 08:47 PM |
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Hats off to you Promach...this is great seeing a project as it starts. Can't imagine to many doing what your doing.
If there weren't people out there willing to try something a little bit different or to try and do something better we'd all be driving model
T's...(or 40hp Volksies)
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Photos
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Greg!!?
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oK, oK here's a couple of photos. Like I said nothing much to show just yet. More to come...
[ Edited on 24-1-2007 by promach ] Photo's didn't show the first time. :cry
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| posted on January 24th, 2007 at 02:51 PM |
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dare I ask, but what sort of $$$ buys this engine?
also, it there any cooling to speak of, or is it strictly a drag thing.
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We don't have dollars worked out yet, but will let you know when we do.
There will be fins around the bores to help with cooling, have to look at the cooling around the intake/exhaust later. Running the motor on alcohol
helps with removing a lot of heat.
The first motor will be going into JT's midget. This is purely a straight out race motor, not necessarily just for drag.
With the current bolt pattern in the head, 4.6 pistons are no problem, if I push them out we can have 5".
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| posted on January 24th, 2007 at 05:32 PM |
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Guys I'm trying to get JT's login sorted - he is having trouble signing on which I Think has something to do with conflict of email address (see
sticky thread in general chat section from vanderaj).
I've contacted Andrew so hopefully we can resolve it soon so JT can post his input here.
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| posted on January 25th, 2007 at 11:06 AM |
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4.5" = 114.3mm, 5" = 127mm
Holy Crap Batman, thats going to be a large capacity engine......
I like it, I like it alot.....
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| posted on January 25th, 2007 at 03:21 PM |
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hi alan thanks for all your help its all good now .jt 
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| posted on January 25th, 2007 at 03:40 PM |
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hi alan thanks for all your help its all good now .jt
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Good stuff. :thumb
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More pics
Here's a little bit more just to keep things moving...
sorry but the pics are not showing up
but check on cal-look for a look at some off the cad files
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| posted on January 31st, 2007 at 04:30 PM |
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hey guys we need some 7075 T6 alloy plate sizes are 5x 6x5x1 .can anybody help .thanks jt
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