Chapter 53: Engines, I'm a Professional
"Student Fang, you are absolutely right. Do you have a solution?"
At this time, Director Yin nodded frequently like a diligent and studious primary school student.
“Yes, there is, but how can I put it?
One is to look at your specific requirements.
Another one is the time limit.
The last one is, you can’t help me for free, right? "
Fang Xiang’s eyes were almost invisible from laughing.
He is a professional when it comes to engines, but there must be some benefits, right?
Although Professor Xu said that the benefits had already been asked for him.
But I don’t know what it is exactly, so I might as well ask directly.
"How about we discuss it?"
Director Yin's face suddenly became a little embarrassed, and he looked at the other engineers present.
"Okay, I'll go to the bathroom then."
Fang Xiang nodded, he understood this.
Director Yin and his team will definitely need to discuss the various data requirements for the engine.
"Mr. Fang, is there anything you are in urgent need of right now?"
Following Fang Xiang out was Huang Mi.
It was obvious to everyone that Fang's excuse of going to the bathroom was just an excuse.
Secretary Huang followed out because he wanted to see what Fang Xiang thought.
It would be so embarrassing if the benefits prepared by Director Yin were not to Fang Xiang's liking.
"It's nothing, just some bonuses and coupons."
Fang Xiang originally wanted to move into a courtyard house.
But I immediately realized that this is not the same as telling others where I live.
People from the First Ministry of Machine Building can no longer come to my house at any time and ask me to work overtime.
Just ask for the money.
Once you have money, you can just buy a yard that suits your taste.
"Uh..... then how much do you think is appropriate?"
Secretary Huang rolled his eyes and continued to inquire.
"Let's talk about it later. We don't know how big the project will be yet."
Fang Xiang didn't know what the normal reward would be.
I can only be vague at first.
In fact, Fang Xiang is more inclined to the design plan.
Take it back to the Mizuki University research team.
Get the whole group involved.
That way, he wouldn't be so conspicuous.
He is only a freshman now, so he can't be too flashy. It's always better to be low-key.
"Let's go, Director Yin and the others have discussed it."
Soon, Secretary Huang came over again.
Fang Xiang nodded and followed Secretary Huang into the office again.
The other engineers filed out one after another after Fang Xiang came in.
However, when they were leaving, the eyes they looked at Fang Xiang were full of deep meaning.
Fang Xiang could naturally see it, but he didn't care.
It's you who can't handle it, so you come to me.
It's not like I'm here to steal your jobs, so why should I be afraid?
"Mr. Fang, what do you think the ideal state of this engine would be?"
As soon as Fang Xiang sat down, Director Yin asked a question.
"It doesn't matter what I think, it's what you think that matters."
Fang Xiang laughed when he heard this. It was obvious that Director Yin was testing him to see what Fang Xiang was confident of.
If Fang Xiang was really only 18 years old, he might have answered honestly.
Unfortunately, Fang Xiang was also a seasoned veteran and immediately kicked the question back.
"300 horsepower?"
Director Yin pursed his lips, knowing that he couldn't treat Fang Xiang as a child.
Just be direct, with a little trepidation, and hold up three fingers.
“How much time?”
Fang Xiang nodded. Director Yin’s request was indeed not high.
Although in this era, the 5.6-displacement 8-cylinder engine has 300 horsepower.
It is already the most advanced value in the world.
But in later generations, it was normal for an 4.2-cylinder engine with a displacement of 8 liters to produce 4 to 600 horsepower.
Of course, that is used in sports cars or super luxury brands.
Some naturally aspirated engines have a displacement of up to 6.0.
The maximum value can reach thousands of horsepower!
However, the cost is too high and the technology, processing technology and precision requirements are extremely high, so it is not of reference value.
Seeing Fang Xiang's relaxed look, Director Yin's mouth twitched. He didn't expect Fang Xiang to be so arrogant.
His bottom line at the beginning was to maintain 220 horsepower.
Just solve all the problems and make this engine run stably.
When they first said 300 horsepower, it was just an exorbitant price.
Unexpectedly, Fang Xiang didn't bargain at all.
He was a little unsure whether Fang Xiang had the ability to do so.
But he immediately thought that even if Fang Xiang couldn't handle it, there was still Professor Xu behind him.
"How much time do you need?"
Director Yin breathed a sigh of relief, guessing that Professor Xu had already talked to him before Fang Xiang came.
With Professor Xu's support, I think there shouldn't be any big problems. It's just about the timing. Let the other party raise it.
“About half a year.
Director Yin, your request is a bit high. I have to take the drawings back.
I can't do it alone, I need a whole team.
In terms of time, it should take about half a year.”
Fang Xiang thought for a moment and gave a deadline of half a year.
He also suggested taking it back and handing it over to the entire research team.
If the time is too short, it is definitely not suitable. Half a year is a good time.
“It’s a bit long, maybe before the end of February after the Chinese New Year.
We still need to make prototypes and do long-term testing, so we don’t have enough time.”
As soon as Director Yin heard this, he knew there was hope.
Although Fang Xiang did not bargain just now, it does not mean that he cannot bargain.
In his opinion, there is no difference between now and doing business. It is normal for both parties to ask for prices and bargain.
“No, it’s definitely not possible before the end of February.
I can promise you at most 250 horses."
Fang Xiang calculated that Director Yin wanted to make a prototype and do long-term testing. He also needed it.
Drawing a blueprint is one thing, but whether it can be used is another.
He still hasn't forgotten the deformation and cracking of the tractor engine the day before yesterday.
He has no idea what the domestic situation is like in terms of materials and technology.
300 horsepower is an ideal state, but it also requires a lot of trial and error time.
If it is 250 horsepower, the requirements for materials and craftsmanship can be reduced by one or two levels.
The time required is also shortened accordingly.
"can!"
Director Yin immediately smiled.
250 horsepower was beyond his expectations.
The 300 horsepower I mentioned just now was actually just a test.
Although it depends on what Fang wants, it can be done.
But he also knew that it would not be accomplished overnight.
The task assigned to him by the department was very time-sensitive.
But for performance, there is still ample room for fluctuation.
After all, having and not having are two different things.
The previous Hongqi CA72 had frequent problems.
High fuel consumption, high costs and low output are all tolerable for the time being.
But issues such as availability, failure rate and durability are the most troublesome.
As long as the engine of the new Hongqi is more stable than CA72, he will have accomplished a great feat.
"There is one more request."
Fang wanted to shake the hand that Director Yin extended to him, and suddenly remembered what Senior Brother Cao had told him before.
"You can ask."
Director Yin was mentally prepared for Fang's request.
It would be abnormal not to make any demands for such a big matter.
“It’s easy to draw blueprints, but we still have to make prototypes.
Therefore, our research team also needs cooperation from some manufacturers.
I hope the First Ministry of Machine Building can give full support to this.”
One engine can do it, and two engines can do it too.
Why not take this opportunity to implement Brother Cao’s idea?
"no problem.
Like this, the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill and the Red Star Machinery Factory.
I will give them approval and fully cooperate with the work of your scientific research team.
What do you think? "
When Director Yin heard this, he thought this was a small problem.
It was just a matter of talking, and I agreed immediately.
“Let’s talk about the benefits, shall we?
I guess you are not the kind of person who wants to let the horse run without giving it grass to eat, right? "
Now that the problems have been discussed, it’s time to talk about the benefits.
“Don’t worry, Mr. Fang, this is the reward.
I have already communicated with Professor Xu before.
We guarantee that you will be satisfied and your work will not be in vain.
Just be assured."
Director Yoon grinned.
Things like rewards must be paid by the government.
He just needs to report it.
This good man will still do it.
Then, the two foxes, one big and one small, both smiled with satisfaction.
