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  1. jimangle

    jimangle F1 Rookie

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    #1 jimangle, Mar 19, 2017
    Hello all! Been a while since I've posted. Anyway, I ran across this technology the other day on youtube designed by Koenigsegg. This tech would remove the need to have timing belts, valve jobs, while increasing horsepower, torque, fuel efficiency. I believe this would be the single greatest upgrade for any belt driven Ferrari engine. I don't know when this tech will be available, but I would be willing to convert in a second.

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  2. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #2 Rifledriver, Mar 19, 2017
    This technology was being tested by both Ferrari and General Motors and probably everyone else at least as far back as 1985. It is nothing new. Cost and reliability have been known issues.
     
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    #3 miketuason, Mar 19, 2017
    Wasn't it the VW is the one using the solenoids now for their valves?
     
  4. jimangle

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    #4 jimangle, Mar 19, 2017
    On which model? Maybe solenoids are used for variable their cam timing, but I don't think anyone manufacturer has a camless engine.


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    #5 jimangle, Mar 19, 2017
    Brian,

    Didn't know this. What were these companies using for timing and opening and closing of the valves?

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    #6 godabitibi, Mar 19, 2017
    I heard this week one company is starting to market it but can't remember who.
     
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    #7 miketuason, Mar 19, 2017
    I heard Fiat is looking into this
     
  8. Ferraridoc

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    #8 Ferraridoc, Mar 20, 2017
    Everybody's looked into it. Lotus designed a system in the late eighties or early nineties - I think research for a client (you'd be surprised the number of car companies with Lotus tech somewhere). The current draw made it non-viable. The Koenigsegg might have gotten around that hurdle, but I doubt it.
     
  9. sltillim

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    #9 sltillim, Mar 20, 2017
    I wouldn't ever doubt christian von koenigsegg. He is an amazing engineer with the money to back it up. I believe he created many of the Flex Fuel systems in place now. He does have it running in development. Sure we would have to see custom heads made for our cars and that isn't happening - but could you imagine no more belts!
     

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