Head design evolution
Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 1:52 pm
Head design has a big impact on how well a 2stroke performs
The common design for a long time was a squish band with a simple domed bowl
Some of the later engines have replaced the dome with a flat top truncated cone, the angle of the cone and depth varies
The position of the spark is closer to the centre in toroidal designs so they probably need less spark advance
Old Bultacos had a bathtub shape, that idea has been discarded, but they have seen some merit in that design
I hope to hear your opinions
Ken
The common design for a long time was a squish band with a simple domed bowl
Some of the later engines have replaced the dome with a flat top truncated cone, the angle of the cone and depth varies
The position of the spark is closer to the centre in toroidal designs so they probably need less spark advance
Old Bultacos had a bathtub shape, that idea has been discarded, but they have seen some merit in that design
I hope to hear your opinions
Ken