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XfireZ51 · 12-02-2015

Not exactly about the LT-5 but Ford showing where things could have gone. 600hp from a 5L motor NA.

Fine technical article. Love the individual TBs.

http://www.enginelabs.com/engine-tec...ith-comp-cams/

ZRapid-1 · 12-05-2015

http://www.caranddriver.com/flipbook...t350s-engine#6

Interesting design to drive the camshafts. One small chain connecting the two camshafts together and then a separate drive chain. Allows for the camshaft phasers.

LT5 design for comparison.

XfireZ51 · 12-05-2015

Interesting how the chain tensioning is flipped 180* side to side.

Paul Workman · 12-05-2015

The Audi 4.0 TFSI is a little monster too. Been around for a while, but has BMW and Merc. scrambling (circa 2013)

"Digital Trends Engine of the Year" -

http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/di...s-4-0-tfsi-v8/

"Although the 4.0 TFSI makes massive peak torque early at 1,750 rpm and carries it all the way to 5,500 rpm, it’s a diminutive thing. It’s just less than 19 inches long.

The power output of the engine is astounding. What gets me exceptionally excited about it, though, is its cylinder-deactivation technology that reduces its fuel consumption – on average – by five percent."

Read more: http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/di...#ixzz3tSMvY9Rz
Follow us: @digitaltrends on Twitter | digitaltrendsftw on Facebook

Ford seems to be "on it" w/ their new flat plane motor. Tons of new stuff coming down the pike. But, one recent article I glimpsed alluded to yet another pushrod motor being considered for Chevrolet's mid-engine Vette. (Just can't get away from those pickup motors...??).

I'm with ya Dom. You've got your ear to the automotive track; what do you hear coming from GM? More pushrod pickup motors for the mid-engine Vette as a recent article has suggested?

Hog · 12-08-2015

Quote:

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

Interesting how the chain tensioning is flipped 180* side to side.

I guess designers found it important to have the chain tension applied in the same manner on both banks. or to have the chain introduced to, and taken away from the driven sprockets in the same manner on both banks.
Thsoe 2 large chains are very well supported.

12-02-2015	#1
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,683	What could have been Not exactly about the LT-5 but Ford showing where things could have gone. 600hp from a 5L motor NA. Fine technical article. Love the individual TBs. http://www.enginelabs.com/engine-tec...ith-comp-cams/

12-05-2015	#2
ZRapid-1 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bethany, CT Posts: 119	The Voodoo That They Do http://www.caranddriver.com/flipbook...t350s-engine#6 Interesting design to drive the camshafts. One small chain connecting the two camshafts together and then a separate drive chain. Allows for the camshaft phasers. LT5 design for comparison.

12-05-2015	#3
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,683	Re: What could have been Interesting how the chain tensioning is flipped 180* side to side.

12-05-2015	#4
Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,466	Re: What could have been The Audi 4.0 TFSI is a little monster too. Been around for a while, but has BMW and Merc. scrambling (circa 2013) *"Digital Trends* Engine of the Year" - http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/di...s-4-0-tfsi-v8/ "Although the 4.0 TFSI makes massive peak torque early at 1,750 rpm and carries it all the way to 5,500 rpm, it’s a diminutive thing. It’s just less than 19 inches long. The power output of the engine is astounding. What gets me exceptionally excited about it, though, is its cylinder-deactivation technology that reduces its fuel consumption – on average – by five percent." Read more: http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/di...#ixzz3tSMvY9Rz Follow us: @digitaltrends on Twitter \| digitaltrendsftw on Facebook Ford seems to be "on it" w/ their new flat plane motor. Tons of new stuff coming down the pike. But, one recent article I glimpsed alluded to yet another pushrod motor being considered for Chevrolet's mid-engine Vette. (Just can't get away from those pickup motors...??). I'm with ya Dom. You've got your ear to the automotive track; what do you hear coming from GM? More pushrod pickup motors for the mid-engine Vette as a recent article has suggested?