I have been in contact with Coates Engines about their CSRV system. It is a DOHC stlye head with rotary valves. They have no springs, lifters or rockers. This removes the spring pressure and parasitic loss parameters from the equation. The benefits are quite impressive. Coates is in the process of starting heads for different applications for the general public. They are aware of the 4.6 crowd's intrest. However, we need to let them know in force how much we can and will appreciate their help. I've been working on them for over a year now. If I can pursue this for that amount of time, I think we could all just send them an email or two. If you want aftermarket heads this is our best shot. AFR, Edlebrock and all the other companies have no intrest in the 4.6. Coates has shown intrest, they have just been busy with their industrial projects.
Below is the Email I got recently. Trust me, all they need is enough intrest to validate the expese of research. If they see how much we want better heads, we might be the next on their to do list. THAT is encouraging. :beer:
August 6, 2003
To: [email protected]
Att: Don Lemmond
Re: CSRV system for my car
Mr. Lemmond, your July 21st email reached us, and it is a pleasure to hear from you again. I believe you last contacted us on July 5, 2002, and our time and energies still remain totally committed to mating the CSRV system with a line of large industrial engines. However, management has decided on its next application which will be that of manufacturing a Coates air-cooled V twin heavy cruiser bike. Details and specifications will appear on our website shortly. I recognize that your primary interest from past communications is a 2001 Mustang GT with a SOHC engine; this is not exactly what you requested, but it does show that we are getting ready to move on to undertake another application. Thus, at present I can only reiterate what I suggested in the last email, namely, making periodic visits to our website to check the postings that will appear. Thank you for your patience, and thank you for again contacting the Coates organization.
Sincerely,
Dr. Richard Evans
Director
Justine Nardone
email: [email protected]
Below is the Email I got recently. Trust me, all they need is enough intrest to validate the expese of research. If they see how much we want better heads, we might be the next on their to do list. THAT is encouraging. :beer:
August 6, 2003
To: [email protected]
Att: Don Lemmond
Re: CSRV system for my car
Mr. Lemmond, your July 21st email reached us, and it is a pleasure to hear from you again. I believe you last contacted us on July 5, 2002, and our time and energies still remain totally committed to mating the CSRV system with a line of large industrial engines. However, management has decided on its next application which will be that of manufacturing a Coates air-cooled V twin heavy cruiser bike. Details and specifications will appear on our website shortly. I recognize that your primary interest from past communications is a 2001 Mustang GT with a SOHC engine; this is not exactly what you requested, but it does show that we are getting ready to move on to undertake another application. Thus, at present I can only reiterate what I suggested in the last email, namely, making periodic visits to our website to check the postings that will appear. Thank you for your patience, and thank you for again contacting the Coates organization.
Sincerely,
Dr. Richard Evans
Director
Justine Nardone
email: [email protected]