MYT Engine

XXL TideFan · June 23rd, 2007, 11:17 AM

Quite possibly the coolest invention in the last 100 years.

MYT Engine

150 lb engine has equivalent displacement to 850cu.in. Cummins Turbo Diesel. Rated at up to 150 mpg.

MYT Engine Web Site

NYBamaFan · June 23rd, 2007, 04:47 PM

Lots of hype for an engine that has not been proven capable of providing the power and torque required to move something that weighs more than 2000 lbs (a car)...

Bama Reb · June 23rd, 2007, 05:43 PM

But if you replace your engine with this one, your car won't weigh 2000 pounds. The total weight of an automobile sized MYT engine is only 25 pounds.
If you run it on pure soybean oil, there will be no need to buy gasoline at all - ever. The price at the pumps will plummet....shoot, they'd have to take out the pumps because no one would ever buy gasoline again.
This is a unique opportunity to kiss the oil sheiks goodbye forever.
Now lets just see if the automobile manufacturers are willing to jump into this market.

XXL TideFan · June 23rd, 2007, 06:26 PM

	Quote:	NYBamaFan
	Lots of hype for an engine that has not been proven capable of providing the power and torque required to move something that weighs more than 2000 lbs (a car)...

The iron horse will not work either, moves too fast. The human body can't survive at speeds above 30 mph. The earth is flat.

With that engine that 2,000 lb car just dropped to around 1500 lbs. I am sure that would allow the engine to move the car fast enough to run off the edge of the world. You didn't grab the amount of TORQUE they claim this engine puts out, huh?

NYBamaFan · June 23rd, 2007, 06:38 PM

	Quote:	XXL TideFan
	The iron horse will not work either, moves too fast. The human body can't survive at speeds above 30 mph. The earth is flat.

Right, whatever this stupidity is supposed to mean.

	Quote:
	With that engine that 2,000 lb car just dropped to around 1500 lbs. I am sure that would allow the engine to move the car fast enough to run off the edge of the world. You didn't grab the amount of TORQUE they claim this engine puts out, huh?

Most cars weigh far more than 2000 lbs. I hope it works as much as you do. Don't act like a fool just because I want evidence that this is a viable option for powering automobiles before I start doing back-flips. I have seen these "engines" come and go, and we haven't implemented any of them. Oh yeah, that is all part of a conspiracy.

I wonder about people who can't take criticism, especially when no real criticism was offered, just a cautious attitude...

XXL TideFan · June 23rd, 2007, 06:47 PM

	Quote:	NYBamaFan
	Right, whatever this stupidity is supposed to mean. Most cars weigh far more than 2000 lbs. I hope it works as much as you do. Don't act like a fool just because I want evidence that this is a viable option for powering automobiles before I start doing back-flips. I have seen these "engines" come and go, and we haven't implemented any of them. Oh yeah, that is all part of a conspiracy. I wonder about people who can't take criticism, especially when no real criticism was offered, just a cautious attitude...

There wasn't any criticism for me to deal with. There also wasn't any "hype" about the engine. There was only the inventor making some claims, that was all.
Presented here for people to look at and go ,HMMMMMM could be a good thing. However you statement seems that your knee jerked and took out your vision.
The stupidity that you spoke of were merely paraphrased statements that were made when the earth was thought to be flat and the train was not yet a viable form of transportation.

NYBamaFan · June 23rd, 2007, 07:13 PM

	Quote:	XXL TideFan
	The stupidity that you spoke of were merely paraphrased statements that were made when the earth was thought to be flat and the train was not yet a viable form of transportation.

Right - in that case, I apologize. I am a corporate executive. For every 1,000 claims like this, maybe 1 pans out. I hope that this is one, but I can't see how this engine is going to produce enough torque. The engineers on the forum will understand my concern...

Bama Reb · June 23rd, 2007, 11:19 PM

	Quote:	NYBamaFan
	Right - in that case, I apologize. I am a corporate executive. For every 1,000 claims like this, maybe 1 pans out. I hope that this is one, but I can't see how this engine is going to produce enough torque. The engineers on the forum will understand my concern...

NYBF, I have for some time respected your opinions on many different topics. On many, I even agree heartily. However on this I feel like we may be on opposite sides of the fence. Many times I've read your prideful claims of substantial returns on your investments in the major oil companies, and I'm thinking this may be a reason for your tongue-in-cheek attitude about the potential of this new engine. Not that I expect you to express much exuberance over this invention, mind you. No offense meant, but I just naturally view your opinions on this as anything but objective.

Bamabuzzard · June 23rd, 2007, 11:24 PM

It's just a matter of time before a realistic and feasible means of alternative fuel is developed. Whether it be advancements in electric vehicles, solar or whatever. It will happen.

NYBamaFan · June 24th, 2007, 07:12 AM

	Quote:	Bama Reb
	...No offense meant, but I just naturally view your opinions on this as anything but objective.

LOL - none taken, and I can understand your view. As I said, I hope that this engine is everything that he claims. Time will tell...

jthomas666 · June 24th, 2007, 10:11 AM

Disclaimer--I am not a mechanical engineer, nor do I play one on TV.

It occurs to me that an engine as small as he describes for a car, particularly one with 32 cylinders, would have to be made out of some sort of composite, or possibly titanium to withstand the heat and pressure. Even then it might be iffy.

With that said, if he focused his development on engines to replace the REALLY large diesels, he would be able to use more traditional materials, and keep the unit cost much lower. I'd probably start by trying to replace a locomotive engine.

It's worth keeping an eye on, that's for sure.

Bama Torch in Pcola · June 25th, 2007, 08:38 AM

The market has a way of taking seeds like this and growing them into fruitful trees. It will be interesting to see if this will be allowed to grow, or if big oil will try to put the kabash on it.

Bama Reb · June 25th, 2007, 09:56 AM

The only thing that really concerns me about this is instead of just operating one on a table, why did they not actually install one in a vehicle so people could actually see it in operation? That in itself would serve to answer a great many questions. Also, the man said the engine will run a lot cooler, therefore there will be no need for oil. If that's true, there will also be no need for antifreeze. Without antifreeze, how will the cabin heating system operate? And how about an AC system? The AC compressor will weigh more than the engine it attaches to. Will there also be a pulley/belt configuration that will allow for operation of an alternator for the electrical system?
I'm sure this 'reconfigured' engine has great potential, but there are many peripherals that have to be taken into account and provided for in the process.
Even though I have several questions, I am still optimistic about the potential.