One other idea to consider: Put ceramic thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) on the piston tops, valve surfaces and inside of the combustion chamber, the exhaust port, and the inside and outside of the exhaust manifold or headers. Many race teams use this technique to cut down on heat transfer into the engine and increase exhaust velocity. This increases turbocharger efficiency too. Porsche air-cooled 911's used a TBC exhaust port during the last ten years or so of the air-cooled engine. It greatly reduces the heat transfer to the head. I don't know if they still use it in the water-cooled 911 engines. If I ever build a super-duper engine for my FGT, or my old 1973 911, or any other car, I will use this technology.
The fins on the crossover, are they for damping vibration Like droning? I am guessing they are too close to the point of exhaust exit for heat dissipation.
I'm curious what the plan is for filtering the intake air. Can't imagine a cleaner way to route all the plumbing.
Another question: are you using the stock length rods, or do the custom rods and pistons allow a longer rod and shorter piston to increase the rod ratio (stock rod ratio is about 1.6)? I know the 5.4 modular engines last a long time, but I've never been comfortable with rod ratios much below 1.75. The longer the rod (the higher the rod ratio), the more torque the engine makes at any RPM. It's basically free horsepower, but the downside is you usually have to increase the deck height of the block to accommodate longer rods.
Here is another updated photo of Mullet's build with the air induction. Naoto Negeshi will be flying down from California to start preparing for the customized MoTec wiring harness this Friday. After he designs the harness over the weekend we will disassemble and send everything off to be coated... Just wait till you see the finished product... You will not believe it.... Trust me!!!!!
I've heard rumors about the plating and I don't beleive it.
The workmanship looks top notch, really impressive welding and design layout. Its a really cool idea to pull air from those scopes in the front (any concerns about water getting in?). Kudos to M2K!
I've heard rumors about the plating and I don't beleive it.
The workmanship looks top notch, really impressive welding and design layout. Its a really cool idea to pull air from those scopes in the front (any concerns about water getting in?). Kudos to M2K!