DESIGN CHANGES:

ENGINE CASE:

Cast the case using magnesium, which will increase strength while reducing weight.  During this redesign the casting will be simplified to reduce machining time and associated costs.  The engine mounting will also be changed to dynofocal mounting to reduce the vibration signature.

CRANK COVERS:

Form the covers in composites to reduce internal engine noise.

FUEL SYSTEM:

Replace with a common rail injection system to increase fuel economy and performance.  This will allow for automatic altitude compensation and a single engine control.  Allow for the addition of glow plugs for extreme cold weather starting (optional).

AIR INDUCTION:

Replace Supercharger with an Electrically Assisted Turbocharger.  This will eliminate the supercharger and reduce parasitic drag on the engines adding approximately 20 horsepower to the engine output.

CRANKSHAFT EXTENSION:

Extension on the intake crankshaft from the rear of the engine will allow for attachment of an accessory gear drive.

We expect to have the new design prototype engines developed within a year with substantial increase in power while maintaining the current profile and weight.  We predict production units to be available late spring 2010.

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