Here is some work being done on low compression diesel engines: http://www.sonexresearch.com/prod.html I imagine that the French flathead is stronger; however, this engine certainly is/will be: http://www.motorcityspeedequipment.com/content.asp?page_id=newblock Now, I really don't know this stuff as well as y'all do. Not even close. That is why I'm posting. My 196 works fine now... but I can always dream. I have to say. The idea of having too much time or money on my hands seems humorous in context. Yeah. I got a speck in my eye. :) On November 27, 2005 Mr. AMC wrote: > I am sorry and not trying to be sarcastic but unless this is a joke you > have way to much time on your hands or a lot of extra money to waste. By > the time you got enough compression out of even a new flattie either the > heads would blow off or more than likely the 3 main journal main bearing > crank would blow out the bottom. > "Doc" ============================================================= Posted by wixList Archiver -- http://www.amxfiles.com/wixlist