DOHCs at 14,000 rpms!

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sptcoupe
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DOHCs at 14,000 rpms!

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Not a FIAT TC, but an amazing view of overhead cams operatingat 14,000 rpms.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsa6kq-q ... re=related
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That is freakin' awesome!! :shock: I was holding my hand in front of the computer in case it came apart and started throwing shrapnel! Now imagine a F1 motor turning 18000 for a couple hours.And..it has to last for multiple races.Pretty incedible
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Wow, those valves were moving so fast you couldn't see em move.
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interesting to watch the springs rotate. looks like they change directions also. that may be due to strobe effect. timing doesnt seem right for that.
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Very cool!! Now that settles the debate on if the valve springs rotate. YES they do. FYI, camshafts rotate at have the speed of the crank ~ 7000rpm still very impressive.
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