Ty
Elio Addict
I am with you there. Even though the process of developing a simple motor based on another motor's design should be fairly straightforward (More complicated than anything I've built but computer modeling has become much better and cheaper to utilize), I'd much rather them do a thorough testing cycle than rush a motor that will blow head gaskets or chew up exhaust valves like the Geo four cylinder motors did.The last solid information I heard was that IAV still had the first prototype motor(s) undergoing static testing in their test facility. As far as I know the first prototype engines were fully assembled sometime in March and begun testing at IAV's test facility which is able to thoroughly test new engines. I expect them to do the static testing for 2-3 months before they start putting these motors in cars which brings us to the June/July timeframe before they would be ready in Elio's hands ready for field testing. Of course I am not involved in this first hand and while I trust this source everything is subject to change.
i really don't want them to cut any corners at all when developing this motor so if they need a few extra months to get it right so be it.