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GORDON HUMMEL · 06-08-2013, 02:52 PM

Very interesting. This technology has been used in F1 engines for some time. MAN has used this concept in a series of large engines since 2003. Camshaft failure in class 8 truck engines has been close to the #1 failure since the advent of the higher pressure injections used in the emissions engines. I had heard that Cat &/or Cummins had camless engines on dyno's 5-6 years ago.

Considering that there is a potential of 20-30% improved mileage, I wonder if this could go the way of the ..........
...... Fish Carburator?

06-08-2013, 02:52 PM	#3
GORDON HUMMEL Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Forest Ranch, Ca for the summer Posts: 299	Very interesting. This technology has been used in F1 engines for some time. MAN has used this concept in a series of large engines since 2003. Camshaft failure in class 8 truck engines has been close to the #1 failure since the advent of the higher pressure injections used in the emissions engines. I had heard that Cat &/or Cummins had camless engines on dyno's 5-6 years ago. Considering that there is a potential of 20-30% improved mileage, I wonder if this could go the way of the .......... ...... Fish Carburator? __________________ Gordon Hummel 1991 41.5' #266 8v92 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT Toad Fulltime on the road