has any info been given as to their target for the motor/exhaust sound level ? .... Harley straight pipe ? .... Honda Goldwing ?
Jim
Jim
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You can register using your Google, Facebook, or Twitter account, just click here.The aluminum engine will not be be sleeved in the traditional sense (pressed in steel sleeves) , but it is going to be sleeved with a steel liner. It is much thinner than a traditional "sleeve" and is sprayed in a molten form to adhere and transfer heat more efficiently. Aluminum cylinder walls would never hold up long by themselves. This technology is pretty cool and you avoid issues like sleeve movement. I wonder how thick this steel material actually is?The cylinders will not be sleeved, they will be flame sprayed. To understand the process, search the topic, or see elios web site.
You might be able to find some information about it at Flame Spray. I think that is the name of the company creating that product for Elio and other vehicles. :-) ZThe aluminum engine will not be be sleeved in the traditional sense (pressed in steel sleeves) , but it is going to be sleeved with a steel liner. It is much thinner than a traditional "sleeve" and is sprayed in a molten form to adhere and transfer heat more efficiently. Aluminum cylinder walls would never hold up long by themselves. This technology is pretty cool and you avoid issues like sleeve movement. I wonder how thick this steel material actually is?
The cylinders will not be sleeved, they will be flame sprayed. To understand the process, search the topic, or see elios web site.
When this engine is finished the only thing identical to the Suzuki G10 engine will be the number of cylinders. I think Elio should have claimed loosely based on the Geo Metro engine. I definitely expect a smaller bore and longer stroke than the G10.
It's like when you go to the movie and all it has in common with the book is the title.