Originally Posted by outriggers
(Post 2764119)
The modular cylinder kinda reminds me of a Deutz. Doug
We have some preliminary power numbers. So far, we have only gotten about 160 Hp at 9 gal/hr fuel burn. My boss's boat has 2 Cat diesels, when he is burning 35 gal/hr, he gets about 565 Hp. So let's assume it's a linear trend, at 36 gal/hr (4x our current fuel burn), we will be getting about 640 Hp! We are working to adjust our BSFC. These numbers were made with a BSFC around 0.45. We are still extremely happy with these numbers and as soon as we get more, I will be sure to let everyone know. |
Tim,
Good luck, we always expressed things in lbs of fuel/Hp hour. We always felt anywhere from .33 to .36 lbs/hr was good and meant we were very effiecent? Joe Gere |
Originally Posted by fabricator
(Post 2358764)
Check this out: http://www.buckdiesel.com/index.php?Section=Home
MANY Big rig engineS has those features. |
Originally Posted by timbillyosu
(Post 2764194)
But Duetz still uses a full cast-iron block and their modular cylinders are just basically removable sleeves. Our jug is made of aluminum with a cast-iron sleeve pressed in. This significantly reduces the overall weight of the engine.
We have some preliminary power numbers. So far, we have only gotten about 160 Hp at 9 gal/hr fuel burn. My boss's boat has 2 Cat diesels, when he is burning 35 gal/hr, he gets about 565 Hp. So let's assume it's a linear trend, at 36 gal/hr (4x our current fuel burn), we will be getting about 640 Hp! We are working to adjust our BSFC. These numbers were made with a BSFC around 0.45. We are still extremely happy with these numbers and as soon as we get more, I will be sure to let everyone know. 35gal/hr and only 565 ..which Cat in question? Maybe you guys should try to tune and bluprint the engine first... Regarding non vented Surface drives and big cleavers, Joe Done it already. from standstill to 15 knots quite slow but from 15 up in 3 seconds per 10 knots up to 54... Cat Powered 25K lbs behemoth....without a two or multispeed tranny. But I´m more waiting to get my hands on a 5000rpm V12 750hp Diesel that fits anywhere a BBC does...and 800 ft.lbs to boot all over the Rpm range...and with a race history to back the sturdiness up. Oopps maybe I said too much.. |
Originally Posted by MikeyFIN
(Post 2764412)
But I´m more waiting to get my hands on a 5000rpm V12 750hp Diesel that fits anywhere a BBC does...and 800 ft.lbs to boot all over the Rpm range...and with a race history to back the sturdiness up.
Oopps maybe I said too much.. |
Originally Posted by HabanaJoe
(Post 2764281)
Tim,
Good luck, we always expressed things in lbs of fuel/Hp hour. We always felt anywhere from .33 to .36 lbs/hr was good and meant we were very effiecent?
Originally Posted by MikeyFIN
(Post 2764408)
Which Big Rig engine are they modifying ?
MANY Big rig engineS has those features.
Originally Posted by MikeyFIN
(Post 2764412)
Hey, what did you forget to mention with them aluminum cylinders sleeved if they are modular...seems your trying to make a Lycomig as a diesel....and just as fragile
Maybe you guys should try to tune and bluprint the engine first... As I said, we have some work to do to get things tuned to where they need to be. These numbers are just preliminary. Just kind of a "Hey, we're actually doing something" |
Jesus you guys are negative.....
They are trying to build a better diesel, thats it. They did not come on here saying they could break speed records, make pigs fly, build a Aplha drive to hold a ton of power, etc,etc....:evilb: Why can't people just say, "Looks good man, post some more info along the way" Negative f*cks all of you. |
It's all a matter of view!
Originally Posted by 40FlatDeck
(Post 2764763)
Jesus you guys are negative.....
They are trying to build a better diesel, thats it. They did not come on here saying they could break speed records, make pigs fly, build a Aplha drive to hold a ton of power, etc,etc....:evilb: Why can't people just say, "Looks good man, post some more info along the way" Negative f*cks all of you. |
40flatdeck -
You listen here!!! I am always negative and I say I am, never doubted that I am for one minute - so thanks for noticing!!! On a serious note though, I do wish them luck, I hope they make it. All I've ever said from day one is it sounds like they are building engines geared toward slower boats not performance boats. timbillyosu - How long have you been with these guys? |
Originally Posted by 29Firefox
(Post 2764780)
Lighten up dude. There is a difference between being negative and being critical. Critical input actually helps Timbilly detect problems that he doesn't see from his angle. Between me, joe and mikey combined there is over a hundred years of diesel experience. Some of the technology on this "new" engine has already come & gone in engines you don't see any more.
I am all for people trying to make something better. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donger......... |
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