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"Friedrich Ostertag" wrote:
I always find it intriguing, that almost everything we develop today as supposedly latest techology has been there half a century ago. The only really new thing in engines today is electronic control. regards, Friedrich Exactly...and it's one of the reasons that, although I consider myself quite knowledgeable engine wise, when I open the hood of an ailing engine I quickly close it and get on the fone for a towtruck...there's just so much complication in all the electronic sensors, computers etc to squeeze every ounce of efficiency out of a litre of fuel that I find it daunting. My wife's Corolla just finished it's lease and I bought it and leased another Toyota for her. A 'Matrix'. They have an intriguing feature called VVTi (Variable Valve Timing). Neat system!...hope it's rugged!, looks expensive if it comes adrift in flight... Cheers -- -Gord. |
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