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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:18,650 Points:1,612,445 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Oct 8, 2012 5:47:59 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:3,463 Points:842,510 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Oct 1, 2012 12:09:34 PM Ignore doctorindyj Report Abuse I'd have to test drive it first! ;^)
pbear316 Champion Author Akron Posts:2,045 Points:680,065 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Oct 1, 2012 5:55:45 AM Ignore pbear316 Report Abuse This really solves all my gas woes
Zonk Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,496 Points:2,105,690 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Oct 1, 2012 12:15:48 AM 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: Oct 1, 2012 12:10:23 AM Ignore tedjm1 Report Abuse What's the MPG?
N5EXY Champion Author Austin Posts:5,507 Points:1,513,005 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Oct 1, 2012 12:10:16 AM 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:31,004 Points:2,609,665 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 1, 2012 12:07:13 AM Ignore SteelPenny Report Abuse I want a BIG honkin' V8.
FlyNFool Champion Author South Carolina Posts:8,254 Points:1,687,900 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 1, 2012 12:05:35 AM Ignore FlyNFool Report Abuse old news
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judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,585 Points:2,448,060 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Oct 1, 2012 12:05:04 AM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse can't wait to hear what mileage per gallon it will get in production.
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DrCashFlow Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:7,079 Points:1,630,050 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:58:08 PM Ignore DrCashFlow Report Abuse How many miles per kwh does it get?
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bullseye100 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,439 Points:587,130 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:52:24 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:3,522 Points:606,375 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:52:18 PM Ignore Ahking Report Abuse go electric perhaps with fuel cell if gas is the still the fuel.
SpankyMI Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:2,723 Points:762,205 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:49:04 PM Ignore SpankyMI Report Abuse It would great to fit one of these into a go-cart.
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SavALot Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,489 Points:1,714,760 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:47:02 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:285,105 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:46:07 PM Ignore DeeMamma88 Report Abuse Interesting stuff
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:7,937 Points:1,577,905 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:45:12 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse wow, neat idea
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theWizK All-Star Author Columbus Posts:776 Points:388,830 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:44:32 PM Ignore theWizK Report Abuse Cool?
36IHBinder Champion Author Illinois Posts:2,973 Points:646,015 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:43:22 PM Ignore 36IHBinder Report Abuse These worked well in the early 80's. I had a 285 that was a real nice motor
mrselfdestruct Champion Author Arkansas Posts:1,014 Points:170,525 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:41:33 PM Ignore mrselfdestruct Report Abuse Very Cool, but totally useless.
TBRR Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:3,677 Points:600,145 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:41:23 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:3,009 Points:462,130 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:37:41 PM Ignore SandeeC Report Abuse Interesting
suzmar Champion Author Texas Posts:2,214 Points:874,980 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:35:21 PM Ignore suzmar Report Abuse So what is the point?
granitestater Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:8,836 Points:1,432,700 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:33:38 PM Ignore granitestater Report Abuse 10,000 rpm!? That thing must buzz like a bee!
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,080 Points:1,734,140 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:32:55 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse dumb
tidalwave3 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:1,311 Points:1,466,515 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:32:43 PM Ignore tidalwave3 Report Abuse Ineresting :)
us4usa Champion Author Missouri Posts:6,003 Points:1,115,215 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:29:41 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:1,473 Points:331,180 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:29:33 PM Ignore Titan_62 Report Abuse k
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DEG Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:17,635 Points:3,497,630 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:29:18 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:967 Points:500,925 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:23:54 PM Ignore chuckhermann Report Abuse 1/4 scale-so it had the power of a V-2?
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tspaldi Champion Author Provo Posts:6,040 Points:939,390 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:11:04 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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nimpy Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:8,150 Points:1,704,030 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:09:26 PM Ignore nimpy Report Abuse It is so cure, no to reduce the size of the oil molecules by 75%