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voidmain:
Here's the FAQ that doesn't directly answer your question but it might give you an idea of how far along they are:
http://www.stirlingengine.com/faq/one?scope=public&faq_id=1
Main site where you can buy a Stirling engine:
http://www.stirlingengine.com/
creedon:
The basic Sterling engine concept has been around since the late 19th century; SOMEDAY, someone is going to get it right. I'm 55, I'm NOT hoding my breath. I've seen the rotary piston (Wankel), the free piston, the gas turbine, the hydrogen-cycle engine, the fuel-cell, and on and on; they were all going to be THE answer to replacing the 4-cycle reciprocating piston engine; guess what we're still using.
voidmain:
quote:Originally posted by creedon:
guess what we're still using.
--- End quote ---
I'm guessing you are using a 4-cycle reciprocating engine. I, on the other hand, have an electric car. It's powered by a flux capacitor which I designed in 1955 but didn't perfect until 1985. The only way I could get the 1.21 gigawatts needed to drive the capacitor was through a nuclear reaction.
It wasn't until 1985 when I did a shady deal with Iraq for some plutonium did I get the necessary fuel. Of course today I picked up a Mr. Fusion ("made in N. Korea" sticker on the back). It uses normal household garbage for fuel so it's environmentally friendly. This keeps Woody happy.
hm_murdock:
you got one of those too, huh? I found the plans on some wacko's website and built it. works great! just don't go over 80 and nothing wierd will happen!
voidmain:
quote:Originally posted by Jimmy James: Mac Commando:
you got one of those too, huh? I found the plans on some wacko's website and built it. works great! just don't go over 80 and nothing wierd will happen!
--- End quote ---
I've found you are ok all the way up to about 87mph and then it starts shaking pretty bad. One time I hit 88 and ended up here.
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