New Motor Design
 

Thinking about putting one of these in the Jägermobile:

Engine Technology, Vehicle, Marine, Light Aircraft, Multi Fuel

Make sure to click on the "Unique Design" video clip.

I wonder how the shaft bearings will hold up???

Wow, someone laid awake several nights coming up with that design. Very intriguing.

Jag, aren't you about due for a new power plant w/ 1/4 millon miles on yours?

Interesting design. Some trade off's come to mind;

• Very high compression ratio vs emissions control (NOx)
• Sliding seals vs normal compression rings (the Wankel was famous for seal failures - ask me how I know)
• Stationary valve-less intake/exhaust ports vs variable valve timing
• Complexity/longevity of the reciprocator vs standard crankshaft
• Cylindrical 5-cylinder vs our preferred flat-6 layout :)

That's not to say that it can't be sorted out but its going to take a lot of money.

And at the end of the day, not every good idea works out. Anyone remember the Honda NR oval piston engine?

http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/...ps88e5f9c1.jpg

this looks interesting, my concern would be with the longevity. it would be nice toget one to play with.

It's still going strong after 267k miles. I sometimes wonder when I will need a rebuild or new motor. I hope you didn't just jinx me.:)

I remember it well back in my motorcycle days in the late 80s, the NR750.
I don't think it was in production long, it also had an outrageous price tag for its day.