Benifits of an Oxyboxer engine

[sharkskinman]

sounds stupid
but reading into this i still dont understand what the benefit is

any direct links to whats going on Really with this conversion

[Stripped66]

Compared to Magnesium or aftermarket aluminum engine cases, the converted wasserboxer case:

-is stronger
-is higher quality
-has a larger oil sump
-has better ground clearance compared to bolt-on sumps for Type 1's
-can support 4" bore without having to weld the case
-can support roller lifters without having to weld the case


If your application requires none of these features, then you might find it hard to justify the cost of the conversion.

Here is a pictorial summary of the conversion:
http://www.rockyjennings.com/waterboxer_to_air.htm

[fastback]

also built in "fullflow" and oilfilter
almost never needs alignbore.

if u use WBX crank u have a very strong crank with 5 bolt flywheel mounting
the 2,1 gives u a stock stroker crank of 76mm

[sideshow]

There is no direct link because it is still considered a one off conversion, but it is an amazing case. The non-detached sump, quality pressure casting holds tolerances (doesn't wear compared to sand cast or mag), and can accept most stock or speed parts are the biggest pluses.

The down side is initial cost, single relief not quite ready for cooler oil system, and all the work that is required.

[buildabiggerboxer]

I would not say the oxyboxer has any advantage as such over the unmolested wasserboxer, what it does have is a larger degree of versatility as regards the variable deck that cutting off the water jacket gives you , in other words, its easyer to work with.
on the other hand the fixed deck of the pure wasser makes it far more difficult to work with, demanding special pistons among other things, to increase the stroke or compression ratio, BUT, the wasser can ultimatly produce more power per cc than an aircooled, they can run a lot more advance and higher compression ratios with better reliability for longer time periods, i.e more suited for longer circuit races especialy with turbocharging...