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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 12:46 PM
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ok, please no flaming or anything, why is the f20c enging tilted? i cant think of any logical reason why they would do that unless there was somthing on the opposite side and they where trying to balence the weight??? what is the correct reason for this?
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 12:54 PM
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Just a guess - would it have anything to do with oil flow back to the pan?
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 01:21 PM
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Most of the time engines are angled to reduce the profile and get the hood lower.
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 01:23 PM
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interesting question. my thoughts are along the drivetrain, in how it will transfer torque to the tranny and rear end. could also be weight transfer to push more on to the rear wheels?
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 01:50 PM
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Only reason the engine is angled is to allow it to fit under the bonnet profile.
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 02:26 PM
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It leaves japan straight up, but settles during shipping.
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 02:29 PM
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I'm pretty sure it's done to get a straighter intake port. This has benn done on motorcycles for some time.
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 04:13 PM
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so ther is no right answer? i guess the 'so it can fit under the hood' makes scene
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