In a message dated 00-01-12 22:02:06 EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > A bit of trivia here: The reason you no longer see inline six cylinder > engines in cars is that it is not possible to balance the distribution > between the end and middle cylinders using one carburetor. There is no > reasonable way to get them to pass the EPA requirements.
I cannot help myself. I've gotta argue here. The reason you don't see carburators in cars anymore is that it's not possible to accurately control mixture and distribution. It would not be a problem to build a fuel injected inline 6 that passes the latest EPA mandates. The reason they aren't building in line 6's any more is they are too long and heavy. A V-6 allows a smaller engine compartment, thus a smaller and lighter and more fuel efficient car. It also weighs less, in part due to the shorter crank and other bottom end parts. Ercoupe - no argument that the mixture distribution on small Continentals is atrocious. Curley --------------------------------- to unsubscribe send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _____________________________________________________________ Check out the new and improved Topica site! http://www.topica.com/t/13
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