eric_marsh
Well Known Member
I've been involved in ground based motor sports and engine development for a long time. Now that I'm learning about aircraft I'm especially curious about the state of engine development.
It would seem to me that a very carefully developed cylinder head would be of great benefit to a normally aspirated aircraft engine, especially as the air density becomes less. Do people experiment with things like porting the heads and perhaps putting oversized valves? Are there guys that specialize in performance work for private aviation or do FAA regulations dictate a hands off policy?
Just curious.
It would seem to me that a very carefully developed cylinder head would be of great benefit to a normally aspirated aircraft engine, especially as the air density becomes less. Do people experiment with things like porting the heads and perhaps putting oversized valves? Are there guys that specialize in performance work for private aviation or do FAA regulations dictate a hands off policy?
Just curious.