Re: I-6 Vs. V-6
 

johnny hows is there not as much force against the cylinders?

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Re: I-6 Vs. V-6
 

Re: I-6 Vs. V-6
 

because when a V engine rotates the pistons put more force on the cylinder walls. and the pistons are rotating directly about the counterweights on the crankshaft which makes it a little smoother im told



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Re: I-6 Vs. V-6
 

V engines are not different than straight engines when it comes to loading the pistons...

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think about it...each side of a v is an inline 3...so i doubt it loads the walls any different unless the design of the specific engine has a worse rod angle...at least thats how i understand it, im sure im wrong

Re: I-6 Vs. V-6
 

for tq, its about velocity, not huge flow

Re: I-6 Vs. V-6
 

v6 are better at achieving a lower center point of gravity. Hence why the new z350 has a v6 instead of an inline 6 like the rb26dett and more likely the new skyline will use a v6 type engine instead of a inline. I've seen where some Japanese tuners have used the VQ in a r34 to lower the center point even lower then you could of with the rb26dett. I know this doesn't really pertain to the tq debate but just another note to add into the debate. I like my L28 in my Z and inline engines better just being alil more easier to work on instead dealing with two heads to deal with. It may be a taller engine but ease of working with it is a big deal with me. Just one reason why I would never buy a z350 or a sube or anyother v type engine. :)

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Torque is a key factor in making power :)
If you make your ports too big they won't become efficient until you are out of revs. The key is to have the right amount of flow. If you make ports that flow a lot more than your engine has a chance of digesting you're only losing power.

Re: I-6 Vs. V-6
 

Do what BMW and Saab and others do. Use a straight engine but tilt it 45 degrees, that'll get your weight down.
At one point when BMW were using a straight 4 cyl engine in their Formula 1 cars, they tilted it 90 degrees to push the weight all the way to the ground so it was angled like a boxer engine.