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Engineers 'Hone' In on Solution for Tiny V-8 Engine

Design News -- It's one thing to build a scale model of a car. It's another to power it with a working quarter-scale V-8 engine. That is exactly what the engineer Gary Conley did at the recent International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago. He showed off the supercharged Stinger 609, which is said to be the smallest four-cycle production V-8 in the world.

The engine might never have made it to the IMTS without the outside manufacturing expertise of engineers from Sunnen Products Co., who worked with Conley to make the engine's cylinder liners. Using a Sunnen hone to produce the cross-hatchings inside the liners, along with a separate process to "plateau hone" them, Conley was able to provide adequate lubrication for the engine at speeds of more than 10,000rpm.

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Submitted Sep 30, 2012 By: doeslayersr

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,609 Points:1,608,545 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Oct 8, 2012 4:47:59 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse I'd love to take that engine for a nice spin. Sounds at least interesting.
doctorindyj Champion Author Santa Fe Posts:3,446 Points:838,795 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Oct 1, 2012 11:09:34 AM Ignore doctorindyj Report Abuse I'd have to test drive it first! ;^)
pbear316 Champion Author Akron Posts:2,025 Points:676,165 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Oct 1, 2012 4:55:45 AM Ignore pbear316 Report Abuse This really solves all my gas woes
Zonk Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,476 Points:2,101,040 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:15:48 PM Ignore Zonk Report Abuse They won't get my money but, I wish them well.
tedjm1 Champion Author New York Posts:5,609 Points:800,300 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:10:23 PM Ignore tedjm1 Report Abuse What's the MPG?
N5EXY Champion Author Austin Posts:5,487 Points:1,509,105 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:10:16 PM Ignore N5EXY Report Abuse Sounds cute. Who is gonna drive/ride the quarter scale car, the GEICO mascot? I prefer a full size V8 in a full size vehicle.
SteelPenny Champion Author Dallas Posts:30,945 Points:2,606,515 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:07:13 PM Ignore SteelPenny Report Abuse I want a BIG honkin' V8.
FlyNFool Champion Author South Carolina Posts:8,234 Points:1,684,000 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:05:35 PM Ignore FlyNFool Report Abuse old news
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judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,565 Points:2,444,160 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:05:04 PM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse can't wait to hear what mileage per gallon it will get in production.
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kingpin6 Champion Author Arkansas Posts:2,920 Points:1,560,850 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:02:04 PM Ignore kingpin6 Report Abuse Hmm! Is it really feasible?
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DrCashFlow Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:7,059 Points:1,626,150 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 10:58:08 PM Ignore DrCashFlow Report Abuse How many miles per kwh does it get?
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bullseye100 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,420 Points:583,275 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 10:52:24 PM Ignore bullseye100 Report Abuse As a mechanic this is pretty cool stuff. I agree, it would be cool to put one of these in a go-kart.
Ahking Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,502 Points:602,520 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 10:52:18 PM Ignore Ahking Report Abuse go electric perhaps with fuel cell if gas is the still the fuel.
SpankyMI Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:2,703 Points:758,305 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 10:49:04 PM Ignore SpankyMI Report Abuse It would great to fit one of these into a go-cart.
GigHarborHound Champion Author Tacoma Posts:2,527 Points:486,540 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 10:48:21 PM Ignore GigHarborHound Report Abuse And?
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nztyraider Champion Author Nevada Posts:2,273 Points:692,575 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 10:47:06 PM Ignore nztyraider Report Abuse Cool.
SavALot Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,464 Points:1,710,635 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 10:47:02 PM Ignore SavALot Report Abuse they're probably figuring that there has to be a solution somewhere...
DeeMamma88 Veteran Author San Bernardino Posts:352 Points:282,105 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 10:46:07 PM Ignore DeeMamma88 Report Abuse Interesting stuff
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:7,917 Points:1,574,005 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 10:45:12 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse wow, neat idea
Shakleelady31 All-Star Author Fort Wayne Posts:571 Points:400,100 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 10:44:51 PM Ignore Shakleelady31 Report Abuse Interesting.
theWizK All-Star Author Columbus Posts:761 Points:385,155 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 10:44:32 PM Ignore theWizK Report Abuse Cool?
36IHBinder Champion Author Illinois Posts:2,953 Points:642,115 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 10:43:22 PM Ignore 36IHBinder Report Abuse These worked well in the early 80's. I had a 285 that was a real nice motor
mrselfdestruct All-Star Author Arkansas Posts:992 Points:166,775 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 10:41:33 PM Ignore mrselfdestruct Report Abuse Very Cool, but totally useless.
TBRR Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:3,667 Points:598,795 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 10:41:23 PM Ignore TBRR Report Abuse that's nothing, modelers build working live steam engines at "G" scale and you can also get them made at 1/87 scale. united we stand
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SandeeC Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,988 Points:460,030 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 10:37:41 PM Ignore SandeeC Report Abuse Interesting
suzmar Champion Author Texas Posts:2,212 Points:871,115 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 10:35:21 PM Ignore suzmar Report Abuse So what is the point?
granitestater Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:8,817 Points:1,429,775 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 10:33:38 PM Ignore granitestater Report Abuse 10,000 rpm!? That thing must buzz like a bee!
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,061 Points:1,730,260 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 10:32:55 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse dumb
tidalwave3 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:1,299 Points:1,462,650 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 10:32:43 PM Ignore tidalwave3 Report Abuse Ineresting :)
us4usa Champion Author Missouri Posts:5,984 Points:1,111,375 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 10:29:41 PM Ignore us4usa Report Abuse Great a V-8 with only 9Hp??? So the next time I need to replace the log splitter 9 Hp engine, maybe I could have a V8??? But with a prices tag of 5-7K, I'll pass and get another B&S for $150... At 9 Hp this engine will never power anything, so why is this article even posted??? Because it uses gas???
Titan_62 Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,458 Points:326,705 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 10:29:33 PM Ignore Titan_62 Report Abuse k
Gas4Gore Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,411 Points:421,925 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 10:29:22 PM Ignore Gas4Gore Report Abuse Way to go
DEG Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:17,615 Points:3,493,730 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 10:29:18 PM Ignore DEG Report Abuse Whatever. Doesn't seem very useful 9.5 hp or supercharged 13 hp. Are we talking about a V-8 to power a lawn mower or golf cart?
chuckhermann All-Star Author New York Posts:957 Points:498,225 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 10:23:54 PM Ignore chuckhermann Report Abuse 1/4 scale-so it had the power of a V-2?
wayoung56 Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,795 Points:817,360 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 10:16:13 PM Ignore wayoung56 Report Abuse Interesting article...
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Darwin00 All-Star Author Mississippi Posts:829 Points:269,560 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 10:13:40 PM Ignore Darwin00 Report Abuse Interesting
tspaldi Champion Author Provo Posts:6,019 Points:934,740 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 10:11:04 PM Ignore tspaldi Report Abuse I wonder what kind of HP this engine has. I would love to see this in person, it seems very cool to me!
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N5EXY Champion Author Austin Posts:5,487 Points:1,509,105 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 10:10:52 PM Ignore N5EXY Report Abuse 10k rpm sounds like a turbine.
nimpy Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:8,130 Points:1,700,130 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 10:09:26 PM Ignore nimpy Report Abuse It is so cure, no to reduce the size of the oil molecules by 75%