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Flat-plane or cross-plane crankshaft: which is better? Why are companies suddenly switching to this new and exotic way of utilizing 8-cylinder engines? Here’s a basic breakdown.
Old stuff. A flat-plane crank treats a V8 like a pair of 4-cyl engines, which is nice for tuning but brings along its own baggage in balancing issues....
07-09-2018, 09:09 AM
Flat Plane vs. Cross-Plane Crankshafts 
