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Old 12-08-2018, 11:53 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by Corvette_Mike View Post
What is the advantage of a flat plane crank?
You don't need to have counterweights on the crankshaft, so its lighter, which makes it more responsive and can hit higher rpms. However, its not as smooth as more typical crossplane so vibrations can get unwieldy if the displacement is too large.
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