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Greg V. (512tr17teeth)
Junior Member
Username: 512tr17teeth
Post Number: 62
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2003 - 12:25 pm: | |
thanks Jim |
James J. McGee (Dr_ferrari)
Junior Member
Username: Dr_ferrari
Post Number: 67
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Monday, March 31, 2003 - 9:28 pm: | |
Mainly It is for engine balance. It is easier to design an engine where each cylinder has a companion to counter its effect on engine smooth operation. that`s why they tend to build them in pair progressions(ie... 4,6,8,10,12).
Best regards, Jim |
TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member
Username: Tifosi
Post Number: 3099
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Friday, March 28, 2003 - 12:24 pm: | |
I think quite a few have used 5 cylinders - obviously a v or flat ("boxer style") config is condusive to even but other than that don't know |
Greg V. (512tr17teeth)
Junior Member
Username: 512tr17teeth
Post Number: 58
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Friday, March 28, 2003 - 11:51 am: | |
Does anyone know why car companies in general do not use an odd number of cylinders? I do notice that Volvo's, Saab's, and Audi's have tinkered around with 5cyl's in the past. It seems like using an even number of cylinders is a rule. Can anyone elaborate for me?? |