Aren't the V8's reasonalby balanced? ie. better than V6 and inline 4.
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The theory behind engine configuration is about balance and packaging
A 'V' engine (except v12) is fundamentally unbalanced. i.e they shake and vibrate because all the rotating and reciprocating components are not fully balanced.
V engines are compact, this is their advantage.
An in-line four cylinder also unbalanced - but you can add two balance shafts to compensate
straight 6 engines are fully balanced for most harmonics, that is why BMW still use them when a v-6 would be lighter, cheaper, and more compact.
Flat 'boxer' engines are fundamentally balanced and use a very short, and therefore stiff, crankshaft.
This is why Subaru and alfa-sud engines are so smooth and responsive compared with inline fours.
Straight 8's are fully balanced but the crankshaft is long and not torsionally stiff and you'd need a long engine bay to fit it all in
PS just because some engines are smoother than others it doesn't mean that they can't go just hard
Nick
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> > so can you explain why?
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> > Drag cars are v-8's because noone makes straight 8's...
> >
> > If your theory is true why aren't all motors Vees?
> > What about the boxers?
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: James Marmont [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Tuesday, 13 November 2001 12:08
> > To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'
> > Subject: RE: V-6 or 4cyl?
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> >
> > no way!!!!!! Thats why all top fuel drags are "V"s
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Tuesday, 13 November 2001 12:42 PM
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> > Subject: RE: V-6 or 4cyl?
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> > that's just for space reasons I thought...
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: James Marmont [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Tuesday, 13 November 2001 11:20
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> > Subject: RE: V-6 or 4cyl?
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> > the "v" says it all
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Tuesday, 13 November 2001 11:32 AM
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> > Subject: V-6 or 4cyl?
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> > Hey All,
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> > Does anyone know whether it is the number of cylinders or the capacity of an
> > engine that determines it's torque?
> >
> > That is would a 2l V6 have more torque that a 2l 4 cyl??
> >
> > Iggy (dreaming again) Sandejas
> > Sydney NSW
> > Datsun 1600 FJ20t
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