 OT: Which Engine Configuration has the Most Power?, Curious Minds Want to Know |
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| Britain Smith |
 Aug 25 2005, 05:16 PM
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I was discussing the engine layout of a Porsche motor in a horizontially opposed configuration and the question came up on which engine configuration produced the most HP/liter and why? I know that an advantage of a Porsche motor is that the center of gravity is really low, but does its configuration have any power advantages when compared to say a 90 degree V6 or an straight 6? For simplicity, lets keep the discuss focused on normally aspirated motors. What are you thoughts and why?
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| bd1308 |
Aug 25 2005, 09:11 PM
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Sir Post-a-lot Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501 |
the worst engines in my experience balance wise is the Jeep inline series engines....
they are bullet-proof....OHV and strong engines (i had a 2.5L I4) but the balance is horrific.....even with the harmonic balancer it was like chattering my teeth..... i miss that jeep. until i fill up my 914 for $26... |
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Britain Smith OT: Which Engine Configuration has the Most Power? Aug 25 2005, 05:16 PM
lapuwali Torque is more or less fixed by engine size and br... Aug 25 2005, 05:40 PM redshift A six is better than a four, troll.
... Aug 25 2005, 06:47 PM porsha916 I believe that a radial engine is the most powerfu... Aug 25 2005, 07:08 PM J P Stein ... Aug 25 2005, 08:52 PM messix easy answer.... the one that is engineered to run ... Aug 25 2005, 09:02 PM jonwatts Don't forget VW's VR6, with 35 degrees bet... Aug 25 2005, 09:04 PM Crazyhippy Inline motors tend to make good tq, and are arguab... Aug 26 2005, 11:12 AM bd1308 i'll agree with that...i have friends that hav... Aug 26 2005, 11:25 AM goose2 
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