would titanium valves make gains
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Don't most pushrods transfer oil to the top of the motor? Doesn't seem they would be lacking in lubrication. They probably would need to be three piece with the ends of a different material. Ti valves have steel (i believe they are steel) lash caps where the rocker arms ride.
Last edited by good2go; Feb 7, 2013 at 01:34 PM.
Pushrod weight isn't as big of a deal that was once thought years ago. Look at an engine that turns 10K it has tree trunks in it. Most of the valve train weight that matters is after the fulcrum point of the rocker.
Reduce the weight of the valve train parts and keep the revs down to 6,800 and you can reduce the strength of the valve springs. That will allow a thinner pushrod without deflection.
Don't most pushrods transfer oil to the top of the motor? Doesn't seem they would be lacking in lubrication. They probably would need to be three piece with the ends of a different material. Ti valves have steel (i believe they are steel) lash caps where the rocker arms ride.
Don't most pushrods transfer oil to the top of the motor? Doesn't seem they would be lacking in lubrication. They probably would need to be three piece with the ends of a different material. Ti valves have steel (i believe they are steel) lash caps where the rocker arms ride.
Great theory now get some R&D and sell the heck out of them. Lifters could be made of Ti also even less weight.
Call Manton I am sure they would be willing to help you with your venture.
Tim
Call Manton I am sure they would be willing to help you with your venture.
Tim
