Electronic Valves for C6 engine???
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: walled lake MI
Re: (VetteGS)
I'm guessing the multi-valve per cylinder engines will disappear for a short while (5-10 years) when solenoid-activated valves first appear.
a possible near-term solution is to use a hydraulic actuator with an electronic valve (like in some diesel injectors).
still doubt any directly actuated valves (for PRODUCTION) will be introduced before 2004.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2001
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Re: (JohnC)
I'm curious. Where did you get the 42 volts from?
I have a tough time believing the 42 volts is based on anything but a particular prototype.
I have a tough time believing the 42 volts is based on anything but a particular prototype.
Popular Science
Automobile Engineering
Where you been hiding?
42 volts is coming… With e-Brakes, e-valves, e-air conditioners, e-steering and e-everything. But not on the first C6’s. It’s awhile off. But it can’t be stopped.
WHY? Because it’s takes the power load off the engine. Higher performance and better fuel mileage.
Here... Check this site out from the SAE.
http://www.sae.org/42volt/
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: USA
Re: (Ramsack)
I just can't see electric valves being as reliable as mechanical. But I can see the advantages. How much horsepower would you guess the whole cam-pushrod system robs anyway?? I bet it's plenty, on the 20-40 HP range.
Chris
Chris
Instructor
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From: Houston TX
Re: (bigstud4ubaby)
If you think that roller rockers improve power by up to 20hp over stock rockers, and thats just reducing friction, I think a lot of power can be gained with electric valves. However, the big plus might not be the elimination of the pushrods, but the ability to infinitely change your valve-timing
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Re: (Ramsack)
I thought the F1 cars used a pneumatic valve system.
still those F1 engineers spend millions on developement.
often ive pondered a pneumatic valve train on my 350 but i can only dream.
for the C6 a DOHC 32 valve train similar to the nissan R34 neo engine would be pretty good. :cheers:
still those F1 engineers spend millions on developement.
often ive pondered a pneumatic valve train on my 350 but i can only dream.
for the C6 a DOHC 32 valve train similar to the nissan R34 neo engine would be pretty good. :cheers:
