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*DGthe3* · 10-22-2009, 01:58 AM

The prime advantage of a V6 is that it is much more compact than an I6 (essentially half the length). The length of an inline 6 pretty much restricts it to front engine/rear drive configurations whereas a V6 will fit in nearly any engine bay. So why would anyone want to use an I6? Balance. It has 1st and 2nd order balance. Its too late right now for me to explain why this is good, maybe someone else will. If not, I'll add more tomorrow.

10-22-2009, 01:58 AM	#2
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	The prime advantage of a V6 is that it is much more compact than an I6 (essentially half the length). The length of an inline 6 pretty much restricts it to front engine/rear drive configurations whereas a V6 will fit in nearly any engine bay. So why would anyone want to use an I6? Balance. It has 1st and 2nd order balance. Its too late right now for me to explain why this is good, maybe someone else will. If not, I'll add more tomorrow. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum