any metallurgists here :)

[jdbubb@ix.netcom.com (Dan Bubb)]

No, no. I was just poking fun at Larry mimicking his statement about the
Vega engine. My sarcastic self getting me in trouble again!
I know of no problems with the 928 or bigassed chevy CanAm engine
despite their use of the linerless high silicone block.
Good to know the 928 engines are enjoying some popularity with the
hotrod crowd. Way cooler than a Chevy or Ford V8!
Dan

Rabbit16v wrote:
> 
> > The Porsche 928 also used the same linerless high silicone content
> > aluminum for its cylinder bores.   You know how well that worked....
> > Also, the 512 c.i. Chevys used in the CanAm in the early 70's making
> > over 800 HP used the linerless high silicone content aluminum for its
> > cylinder bores.   You know how well that worked....
> > The Vega engine had cooling problems. That was the root cause of it's
> > reputation, not the linerless block.
> > Dan
> 
> I am ABSOLUTELY not picking on you Dan but I have to question the 928 V8
> comment.  I don't know anything about the 512CI motor but in all my years
> working on European cars I've never seen a problem with the 928 V8s?  I know
> all cars have their problems but the 928s I have worked on didn't have
> mechanical engine problems and I never heard of any type of "problem" with
> the motors.  I also recall that the powerplants in those cars are HOT items
> for older hotrods.  In other words, people who build the older 40's and 50's
> cars are crazy about the motor because of it's lightweight and great power
> potential (not to mention the clean look).  So what type of problems were
> there?  They still sell like hot cakes for big bucks all over (the nice ones
> anyway).
> 
> Dave
> 
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