Dennis Somers
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I'm an old engine builder ( 72 in March - started around 1961 LOL ) and although I have modified nitros in the past, my focus is in gas power. But over the years, I have seen many models of nitro engines come to market. The thing that strikes me is, almost all of them are still using the standard vertical port platform in the cyld. castings. Most of these engines are quite small, and I can't see where physical "space" would be an issue. Purpose built gas motors have used the more modern/efficient tea cup arranged ports for some years now, and more are coming. Lohring Miller is very familiar with gas and nitro development and he, among others, knows plenty about flow. I would like to hear of any insight others may have.
For the cost of the nitro engines, and the number of decades they have been basically the same, I'm just wondering why there isn't more development forthcoming?
For the cost of the nitro engines, and the number of decades they have been basically the same, I'm just wondering why there isn't more development forthcoming?