Right, and that's pretty much my argument too.
And look, I'm not bashing those guys that designed it. They are way sharper than I. And I'm sure they were also held back by others. They probably would have started with a fresh block. One that wasn't lopsided for a fpc.
I just like thinking too...
While I totally agree with less problems with such a short stroke, I think it is almost entirely an issue of piston speed and travel distance rather than weight.
I work on paper machines that use a cast iron cylinder to dry the paper. 18' diameter and 65 tons, and you can turn it by hand. You...
And I respectfully challenge the counter weights.
I remember the first I read of the gt350. The author had made the comment that for being a fpc, ford didn't shave much weight. I think udud is partly why.
The 5.2 crank actually has counter weights opposite of all four rod journals. The LT5...
So I'm not that crazy huh? Thank you.
I spoke with Moldex Crankshaft, and correction, they are in Michigan.
It was just the first place I called, but the guy started talking about one of the cranks he has built for an opel Kadett hill climber with an LT5...
I can't believe it! I just started an hour ago at the beginning of this forum to make sure this wasn't already discussed, and then I make it to the first page!
I have had the same question.
I have heard that the exhaust sound was their reason for the up down up down.
Switching may aid in...
Hello all!
Here's my girl as she sat waiting for me in the showroom. She was quite patient waiting 3 years!! I haven't found anything wrong with her yet, so I don't know why it happened. I guess it means it was just truly meant to be.
It's kinda crazy that I have a 2017 that still has half It's...