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Crankcase Chronicles - Rotary motors, Safari 911s, Custom Choppers and Overland Defenders

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Crankcase Chronicle
April 09, 2024

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News.

The X engine from Liquid Piston

Liquid Pistons rotary engine is a complete departure from old rotary engines for starters it’s not a Wankel Engine. New developments like this highly efficient Rotary motor and Toyota’s new ultra-efficient engine could spell the end for EV’s

The X engine is simple and efficient with few moving parts.

But the biggest difference, LiquidPiston’s engines are up to 10x smaller and lighter than traditional diesel engines.

They have also made them small enough to power drones!

Check out the flight of the rotary engine drone on their site.

Check out the LiquidPiston site here

How Our Rotary Engine Works | LiquidPiston

Our non-Wankel rotary engine is based on our patented high-efficiency hybrid cycle (HEHC). Here’s how our rotary engine works.

www.liquidpiston.com/how-it-works

Cars.

E-motion Engineerings Safari 911 is one stunning motor.

Check out the video on Larry Chens’ Youtube channel below but have a look at the E-motions site for all their custom builds and parts

Custom Porsche Builds in Orange County California

Custom Porsche 911, Custom Porsche Cayenne, and custom Porsche builds in Los Angeles and Orange County, CA. E-Motion Engineering is a Custom Porsche Builder based in Orange County, California. We work with you to create the most amazing driving experience imaginable, down to the finest detail possible.

emotionengineering.co/pages/custom-porsche-builder-orange-county

Bikes.

Kaktuz chopper Garage make fantastic bikes, not heavy lumbering Harleys but narrow, nimble, stripped down machines. I love this style its not for everyone but I think you will appreciate what they are making.

Clothing and accessories.

Ton Up Clothing

These guys have some brilliant products - T-shirts, sweats and accessories.

TUC Moto (Mens) Black T-Shirt

Design Description: Pudding bowl helmet. Aviator goggles. Classic bike. Open road. . . Could there be anything more perfect? We don’t think so. Ton-Up Moto is a design aimed at visualizing what Ton-Up is all about; no fuss, just speed. Givin’ it 100, every day. Knit Composition: 100% Cotton Knit Weight: 145gsm

tonupclothing.co.uk/collections/mens-t-shirts/products/tuc-moto-mens-black-t-shirt

Art

Just cool art

I’m watching

I really like a lot of the van life build outs on high tops but some of these overland conversions are very cool. Not enough space for full time living but great for touring .

EDC.

LEATHERMAN Signal

  • The ultimate multi-tool for any adventure, the Signal comes with 19 built-in tools all combined into a compact size of under 12 cm, be ready for the unexpected with the included safety whistle

Die Cast .

Corgi CC55701 Hornby Hobbies LTD Die-Cast Model, Multi, 1:50 Scale

Something different for the motorhead petrol heads

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