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Old August 4th 12, 05:03 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Default Firing order question

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"John" > wrote:

> 143214321432, yeh, its 4,3 and then 2,1. Must be better to have one pair
> side firing then the other side pair than individually ?. Then again my
> inline 4 cylinder cars have had same firing sequence. After scribbling out
> sequences for a moment the only one that truly alternates is 132413241324
> etc.
> May be others!?
> Probably a reason there somewhere , even the "streakers defence" = it
> seemed like a good idea at the time!!!
>
> JS
>
> "P.J.Berg" > wrote in message
> news
> > On Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:02:24 +0200, Mr. K > wrote:
> >
> >> 4321.. wouldn't it be smoother if the order fired one side of the engine
> >> then the other? like 4231 ?
> >> yes, I have an inquiring mind.

> >
> > The firing order is 1432, so it does alternate sides.
> >
> > J.
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maybe this is why the DP motors had separate Ports. but they still share
that same tube closer to the carb. I THINK its more difficult to do it
on the cam. 1423 or 1324
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