
Originally Posted by
Grumph
Okay, Hus, nothing I posted is in direct conflict with that lot....I'm advocating getting better exhaust flow with a better cam rather than using oversize exhaust valve. That lot reads like the author has a lot of sprinting experience - eg the Triumph info which is typical of the Brit sprint scene. Incidentally, I didn't see any reference to fuels though I didn't open any of the other attatchments. When using Methanol you must go to a higher percentage of exhaust flow vs the inlet anyway as the cooler/denser end gases flow slower.
This project is on petrol and end gas speed will be high. Yes, valve size is small. Without looking at the chink head i don't know if there's enough material spporting the seat ring to allow a larger valve safely - it WILL get f'n hot - particularly as it's horizontal. Easier and safer IMO to get the effect wanted with the cam.
Having been involved on the edges of a blown Triumph TQ - National Champ too - I disagree with some of the articles statements re those motors too....
Maybe I am just a grump but it's easy to put stuff up on the net if you don't have to back it up - not you Hus, the author.
I've been involved directly and indirectly with 3 blown TQ's and one roadrace bike plus several cars....all bar the roadrace bike were successful and the bike made the power but couldn't be made reliably raceable.
Bookmarks