Perry
Along those lines, that why the BMW straight six engines were always so good
(especially in the M3, god knows why they went v8), also thats why Audi
started the straight 5 engines (Audi Quatro) so that the cycles would overlap
in degrees unlike the 4, but not as costly as the 6.
Andy
>
> Slightly off the lighten flywheel topic, well maybe not. The engines we
> are mainly talking about, the Austin 6 cylinder, is an inherently
> smooth engine. Not a V12 but an inline 6 generally has good balance
> characteristics. Less cylinders has added issues especially in the
> older designs. To the point, I use a BJ8 flywheel on our BN2 which is
> substantially lighter than the stock BN2 unit. IM(not so)HO there is a
> difference in seat of the pants enjoyment especially on acceleration
> with no noticeable change in traffic or at idle. Of course not every
> one drives these cars the same (not even on the same side of the road)
> but I don't think anyone is running a 12 pound flywheel on the street,
> perhaps some of you guys in Australia!
> Aloha
> Perry
>
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