Smith-02

thinking of making a herpes prototype tomorrow, what you nogs now about steam engines? nothing crazy for a first run, more than likely a leather sandwiched plates in a chunk of exhaust and a smaller section for the valve. steam is pretty ------ powerful.. look what steam trains can move (with fixed gearing)

this ---- seems simple enough...

speedjunky01

creates IMMENSE tq since piston is being pushed in both directions unlike gasoline. the better seal you can get the more power it will make.

could also just use compressed air instead of stem to test it so you dont burn yourself

Smith-02

yeah, i'm going to test it on my hobby brush air compressor (40psi in 5 seconds) perfect for playing around with this

Bone1

port timing is everything.

iVTEC has it's roots in steam power, adjusting cam/valve timing per RPM's

Hitchhikkr

Most internal combustion engines are steam engines, Jon.

Wank.a.lot

i don't know much about them, but my classic car went to jay leno and they were rolling around in one.
pretty ------- amazing.
forget what kind of car it was, but it was nice

Bone1

You must be gay.

Steam does not combust.

besides, if you were to compare a two cycle motor is the closest setup to a steamer.

donnyboy

Make sure whatever you use for a steam tank is strong. This kid Rodrick in highschool used to really like steam powered ----, and is now missing an eye because the seams on his tank were weak.

Hitchhikkr

Sir Riccardo disagrees with you, Bone. BTW your avatar kicks ***. :P

Bone1

with a 1700:1 expansion ratio.........yeah, ---- goes KABOOM!