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Why not use an electric operated water valve instead of the more usual wax thermostat in car motors?
The engine ECU could then have a fine control on engine temperature and react quickly to power demands and avoid thermal shock to the head, which can lead to gasket problems.
Better temperature
could reduce wear and increase engine lifespan too.
Merlin
http://www.spitfire...n.co.uk/engines.htm
REAL engines ..... [8th of 7, Jan 04 2008]
See part number 6
http://www.realoem....11_1535&hg=11&fg=35
BMW V8s had them in the late 90s [jhomrighaus, Jan 04 2008]
[link]
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//an electic operated //
sp. "eclectic" |
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Yes, why not? Or is this already
implemented in some schnazzy engines?
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I'm not boning this, because it is quite understandable these days that someone might labour under the misconception that real engines have ECUs. |
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// real engines have ECUs // |
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From link:
//Rolls-Royce piston engines were by convention named after birds of prey, jets after rivers//
Why can't I find Stratford-upon-RB211 in my UK atlas? |
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Because you should be looking for Stratford-Just-Off-The-B439, twit. |
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I think this is already implemented on some higher performance engines. I will try to find links. See link for a BMW part in their v8 engine. |
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Damn, is there anything BMW hasn't done? |
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I'm not keen on electronic engine controls - a catastrophic meltdown in VA and the stone-ax reliability of my carbureted truck are influences - but I like it. As inescapable as electronic controls are, this would be nothing to add, I think. |
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I don't think that they have released a car to compete in the Suzuki Areo market. |
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//Dang, is there anything BMW hasn't done?// |
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