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Old 11-05-2009, 05:32 PM   #75 (permalink)
Formula413
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Unlike conventional variable displacement systems now in production, the HP2g’s engine rotates the single active cylinder among the eight using a proprietary process.
If he actually pulled this off I am impressed. That would be one helluva complex crankshaft, but it would be pretty cool.

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Third, HP2g has discovered “added efficiencies because of tight tolerances and sturdy design.”
But all the brilliant, experienced, well educated engineers that build and design engines and have been for years haven't done that?
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