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Why is there no production inline-8?

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Old 12-21-2003, 07:10 AM
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Default Why is there no production inline-8?
Just curious. Fitment within engine bays? Any advantages/disadvantages to this configuration?
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inline 8 is too long, imagine 8 cylinders lined up. plus the configuration of a V8 can offer better low end torque and obviously saves space too compared to an I8.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Destiny2002
Packaging and efficiency.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by phoenix9999
Just curious.
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1) Hard to fit in today's small engine compartment.
2) Torsional vibration of long crankshaft.
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good point about the crankshaft
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by phoenix9999
Just curious.
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fuel rails would be huge too, getting gas in all cylinders would be a bitch.
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