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head design

Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 6:55 am
by STRIDER
Have you looked into Somender Singh's grove in the head design? He also is a proponent of gass miliage and fuel efficiency. He is also a supporter of the increased compression increased effeciency theory.

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 7:07 pm
by Piledriver
http://somender-singh.com/#photo

Short: Groove(s) in squish area, appear to be pointing at plug.

Has patents.

Observations: Appears to aim a slug of mix at the plug area near TDC.

Neat idea, on a true "squishie" motor, with the chamber over the ex valve only, the groove_s_ should likely point at the center of the ex valve, or could be configured to provide extra swirl.

I am curious if one could stick a ~10-12mm plug NEXT to the std plug location so it was in the "right place" in a T4 head.
(WITHOUT welding)

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 7:13 pm
by MASSIVE TYPE IV
Funny that this post popped up again...

Over this past weekend Beth allowed me to convince that her engine/car needed a certain change....

Wait till you see what it is, but it won't be publicized until we are done with it! (too many Stromberg's out there!)

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 7:33 pm
by Plastermaster
Piledriver wrote:http://somender-singh.com/#photo

Short: Groove(s) in squish area, appear to be pointing at plug.

Has patents.

Observations: Appears to aim a slug of mix at the plug area near TDC.

Neat idea, on a true "squishie" motor, with the chamber over the ex valve only, the groove_s_ should likely point at the center of the ex valve, or could be configured to provide extra swirl.

I am curious if one could stick a ~10-12mm plug NEXT to the std plug location so it was in the "right place" in a T4 head.
(WITHOUT welding)
I read an article about him over a year ago. He struggled for years trying to get some recognition, support and a patent. I'm glad to see he suceeded. It was an interesting story...had a picture of the poor guy working barefoot in his garage, making something out of nothing. Ya can't help but admire him.

Ron

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 8:00 pm
by Piledriver
Jake, if you get a chance, follow that link and read a bit.

You have a brother of sorts in Mysore.

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 8:04 pm
by MASSIVE TYPE IV
Already read it... We'll have to try that.

Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 7:08 am
by MassIVe 79 Vert
MASSIVE TYPE IV wrote:Funny that this post popped up again...

Over this past weekend Beth allowed me to convince that her engine/car needed a certain change....

Wait till you see what it is, but it won't be publicized until we are done with it! (too many Stromberg's out there!)

You guys are gonna love this one!! Just wait and see :shock:

Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 7:18 am
by dstar
Direct port injection?
:twisted:

Don

Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 8:41 am
by new2bugs
Come on!!! Come out wiht it already the suspense is Freaken Killin' me!!

Tim

Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 8:49 am
by MASSIVE TYPE IV
The more you bug me the less you'll learn!

Now I'm glad I didn't finish the engine yet!

I know

Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 8:52 am
by new2bugs
I know I know. I just want to see pics that is all. :D It's cool I am really a patient person, I was just trying to build my post count.

Hahahahha!

Just Kidding.

Tim

Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 9:16 am
by Piledriver
FWIW, I have OPENFOAM (CFD program) 1.2 working now, and will be trying to model the turbulence with and without Mr. Singhs "grooves", probably just modifying an existing model at first.

I just have to remember how to use Blender... It can generate files FOAM can import IIRC.

Waiting with bated breath for the latest upgrade ;-)

Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 12:51 pm
by Can Drive Soon
Guess it is too late to put those in those apfelbeck OHC heads.

Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 6:15 pm
by Plastermaster
Ya know the deeper Beth gets into this stuff the longer the engine will take.

Hey Beth, have you ever thought about turbo charging? I mean while the engine is still being built and all.... :D

Ron

Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 8:05 am
by Ephry73
Nah, Maybe some NOS, so she could have a "Warp Speed" button

:P


Ephry