In article >,
Scott Dorsey > wrote:
> Dave Plowman (News) > wrote:
> >In article >,
> > Scott Dorsey > wrote:
> >> John Carrier > wrote:
> >> >The I-6 has the inherent advantage of primary and secondary balance.
> >> >The run smooth. Many of the great cars, and great racing cars, have
> >> >been equipped with an I-6. The disadvantage is length which creates
> >> >installation problems. They tend to be a bit heavier than a V-6 and
> >> >the long crank must be well supported to avoid flexing.
> >
> >> Back in the twenties and thirties there were some 8 and 12 cylinder
> >> inline designs used in performance cars. They resulted in a very,
> >> very long hood.
> >
> >And ignition timing problems. ;-)

> Sure, but that's not the half of it... imagine trying to synchronize
> six carbs....

And you a sound engineer. You just match the hiss. ;-)

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