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From: tgg@hou5e.UUCP
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Subject: Re: "v8, sixes and torque"
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Date: Wed, 15-Jun-83 13:08:39 EDT
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Posted: Wed Jun 15 13:08:39 1983
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I always heard (read, etc.) that sixes were always better than v-8s on
vibration because all of the primary and most of the secondary vibration
effects were in balance (not so on v-8s).

A guess for the torque increase for 6s is less parasitic drag
(fewer pistons, bearings, lifters, you-name-its) and possible better
combustion from larger individual cylinders (less quench area, more burn
time, larger working area on piston top).
	Tom Gulvin		ABI - Holmdel