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Title: Dissection of a formula 1 cylinder head. Post by: benlawrence on October 04, 2013, 23:26:45 pm I dont really know which area to post this in, but i guess here is as good as any.
Something i stumbled across the other day, all way beyond my mind, but you clever chaps may find it interesting. :) http://www.f1technical.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=15385&sid=e1796fb0564bf4748c934388586f3680 The camshaft was enough to melt my head haha, something to do with a splayed valves. (http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s92/chippievw/F1technical/T2eC16NsE9swmYktfBRP0P1u60_12_zps06689f53.jpg) Title: Re: Dissection of a formula 1 cylinder head. Post by: Jim Ratto on October 05, 2013, 00:03:23 am The TAG Porsche turbo V6 had similar cam profile due to splayed 4 valve heads. There's a pretty cool book on Hans Mezger's years as Porsche head engine designer,
cool link thanks for sharing! 8) Jim Ratto Title: Re: Dissection of a formula 1 cylinder head. Post by: modnrod on October 05, 2013, 05:57:08 am Thank you very much man! ;D
I especially like the close-up seat details, really good stuff, interesting. Title: Re: Dissection of a formula 1 cylinder head. Post by: spanners on October 07, 2013, 16:46:18 pm interesting that the ports are ' plenumed ' with balancing slots.
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