There is something special about V8's.
During each 1/4 revolution of the crankshaft there is one cylinder working
at an optimum push angle.  (4 stroke, 8 cyls, 90 degree V).  This results in
a great design for producing torque efficiently.  Engines with more than 8
cylinders can do this too but with increased friction, complexity and cost.
The stresses in the crankcase produced by all this torque does require a
somewhat heavier structure than an opposed engine.
Cooling it is a whole new issue.


Mark Ravinski
N360KB  1403 hrs

Subject: [LML] Re: More Power


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