The VG I think from memory is a heavier engine and would require some decent mods to make it fit. I would stick to a four and turbo it. Look at Andrew Smiths and Andy Nielsens L20B turbo motors, absolute giant killers!!!!!!!!!!! If you turboed the six, the plumbing and associated bits would be an absolute nightmare to work with.
My thoughts anyway Daniel Kroehn Datrats, quality Datsun performance parts www.Datrats.com.au ----- Original Message ----- From: "Craig Coffey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2001 7:32 PM Subject: Re: V-6 or 4cyl? > another thought, if you do the same engine work i.e. mods to a L20 and a > VG20 which will go the best in a 510? > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2001 4:14 PM > Subject: Re: V-6 or 4cyl? > > > > 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 > > > > > > > so can you explain why? > > > > > > > > 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? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > > From: James Marmont [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > > Sent: Tuesday, 13 November 2001 12:08 > > > > To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' > > > > Subject: RE: V-6 or 4cyl? > > > > > > > > > > > > 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 > > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > Subject: RE: V-6 or 4cyl? > > > > > > > > > > > > that's just for space reasons I thought... > > > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > > From: James Marmont [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > > Sent: Tuesday, 13 November 2001 11:20 > > > > To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' > > > > Subject: RE: V-6 or 4cyl? > > > > > > > > > > > > the "v" says it all > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > > Sent: Tuesday, 13 November 2001 11:32 AM > > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > Subject: V-6 or 4cyl? > > > > > > > > > > > > Hey All, > > > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > This message was sent through MyMail http://www.mymail.com.au > > > > > > > --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------
