Big Boost

I saw this in another forum & thought you fine gentlemen might be interested in this. Has anyone had or head about anything about these?

Weight is big added benefit, but what about tighter clearences due to less expansion.

Thoughts?



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When choosing a piston for an engine, there is a common saying that lighter is better. If the piston rings can somehow be eliminated, we can minimize friction. With these common facts in mind, ATS & ACROSS has created a piston that is 60% of an aluminum piston's weight and retains 1/20th of aluminum's expansion rate. The carbon piston is capable of higher levels of revolutions with plenty of efficiency and can change the way we build engines forever.

http://www.a-t-s.co.jp/03kaisha/index.html

Here is some additional info from another company that produces carbon pistons.

http://www.schunkgraphite.com/sixcms...696/08_04e.pdf

EVOclub4

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very interesting...good find

wonder how it'll do in high boost applications...

Rob#2

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and don't forget methanol...

chuntington101

well carbon ceramic brakes are making there way onto the market and we all know the beniffits in them.

i know the F1 guys aren't running these yet though.

thanks

Chris.

SlowCar

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bad...there might not be piston left...

k2boarder3187

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sounds expensive..

apagan01

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i wonder how well carbo would take those crazy compression loads that combustion engines exerts on pistons

i wonder if someone has done analysis already on these

nothere

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if you read the second link it gives a pretty clear picture of how neat the pistons are. From there you have to imagine the expense.

or give these guys a call for a quote
http://ipp.nasa.gov/innovation/Innovation54/complic.htm

Big Boost

I'm really very curious about this. I gave this company a call today & left them a message, let's see what they come back with. They also are testing carbon rods.....

I let you guys know, what I hear.

h22gordo

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This has been in testing mode forever!
Wonder if it will ever be released.