Engine block lightening

[sdebez]

Hi.

Just stumbled across this and wondered if anyone had any experience or comments
http://www.bakerengineeringinc.com/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/71/BLOCK-LIGHTENING-FOR-LIGHTWEIGHT-ENGINES

I would be interested to know what you could get out of an Alfa block.

I am assuming there is less need the more modern the engine due to casting quality and FEA to reduce costs and material use.

Sach

[NoCorseChris]

I'd imagine there are very small gains to be had given it’s aluminium. The crank, flywheel, cams and pulleys are by far the heaviest parts I think.

[sdebez]

I have perhaps spent to much time on the internet during lockdown.

[Normb666]

Well you're not alone there.... and not just looking at cars either.

No, you lot, I meant BIKES as well. The ones with engines in them!! You filthy-minded perverts, to even think it'd be anything else. ;)