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Discussion in 'Other Off Topic Forum' started by bostonmini, Jan 11, 2004.

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  1. bostonmini

    bostonmini Formula 3

    Nov 8, 2003
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    #1 bostonmini, Jan 11, 2004
    what is a flat crank vs a non-flat crank a la V8 a cars? also, whats slide injection, and how does it benefit the car? and what are pneumatic valves, sorry for all the questions, i hear these terms, and i wanna know what they are!
     
  2. Auraraptor

    Auraraptor F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Sep 25, 2002
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    #2 Auraraptor, Jan 11, 2004
    The crank is what makes the cylinders go up and down in a certain order. That way not all the cylinders are either up or down at the same time, creating a balance. Ferraris use 180 degree cranks, meaning at any given time 1/2 are up and 1/2 are down. This gives Ferraris their immistakable steady scream.

    Other engines dont have this, for fuel economy mostly.

    Easy example is listen to a 550 and listen to a 3xx cubic inch muscle car, or a vette. You will hear the almost thumpthump form the vette and a almost, as described my mechanic, 'jet turbine' like growl from the fcar.
     

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