Good explaination of V8 flat plane crankshaft

[TCJBOLDIE]

Came across this and thought that it explained the difference in an easily followed way.

http://www.projectm71.com/Cross_FlatPlane.htm

 

[T9 man]

 

[old-git]

Once again, it appears that Americans can't design decent engines and have to substitute brawn for brains

 

[TCJBOLDIE]

Well they have discovered Twin cams and 4 valve heads so they have advanced a bit from using knitting needles to open the valves so ther'e on the right track now so don't be too tough on them.

 

[old-git]

Mind you, you guys have had a love affair with the Ford V8s for years