Aviation conversion?
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2002 E55 AMG
Aviation conversion?
OK... before you all attack me for such a sacrilegious question... I am still driving my 02 E55 AMG. But the car has various issues I'm not sure I'll continue to chase... will see. But the engine runs like a scalded dog and doesn't take a drop between oil changes.
But as I have had an interest in home built aircraft for 40 years.... and, my curiosity hurts.
Seems to me this aluminum V8 dual plug lends itself to a aviation engine... anyone heard of this?
Seems it should be able to do 225 or 250 or so horse continuous... (constant load remember). Dual plug head lends itself to a totally redundant independent ignition system... don't know if the valves can hold the heat... but maybe... cooling system would be custom... maybe redundant (weight concerns)... may be able to incorporate a timing chain operated alternator and water pump on the back side... lots of options to think on... but I thrive on that kinda thing.
Curious....
Dave
But as I have had an interest in home built aircraft for 40 years.... and, my curiosity hurts.
Seems to me this aluminum V8 dual plug lends itself to a aviation engine... anyone heard of this?
Seems it should be able to do 225 or 250 or so horse continuous... (constant load remember). Dual plug head lends itself to a totally redundant independent ignition system... don't know if the valves can hold the heat... but maybe... cooling system would be custom... maybe redundant (weight concerns)... may be able to incorporate a timing chain operated alternator and water pump on the back side... lots of options to think on... but I thrive on that kinda thing.
Curious....
Dave
