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Ivas · 06-02-2011, 08:03 PM

Would one of you expert mechanic fellows explain to us why some numbers of cylinders are better suited to automotive engines than others. How many different numbers and configurations have been attempted in car motors? Which were successful, and how? Why is six better than five or seven, even when inline and not in a 'V'? How do harmonic balancers compensate in some configurations? What are their limitations? Is it weight? Why is the ten cylinder of the Viper not such a great idea?

Gear heads wanna' know the full story.

Thanks in advance to whoever picks up the challenge.

06-02-2011, 08:03 PM	#1
Ivas el Ruco Drives: 2010 Camaro SS (now runnin' TENS ) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fontana, CA Posts: 7,388	How many cylinders work best? Would one of you expert mechanic fellows explain to us why some numbers of cylinders are better suited to automotive engines than others. How many different numbers and configurations have been attempted in car motors? Which were successful, and how? Why is six better than five or seven, even when inline and not in a 'V'? How do harmonic balancers compensate in some configurations? What are their limitations? Is it weight? Why is the ten cylinder of the Viper not such a great idea? Gear heads wanna' know the full story. Thanks in advance to whoever picks up the challenge.