LS7 Crank: Flat plane or Cross Plane??
10-23-2009 | 07:24 AM
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90° spacing on the throws, so "cross plane" in your words.
Very few production V8s have 180° "flat plane" cranks. Ferrari is one exception. 180° cranks induce more vibration than 90° cranks, so this is a problem especially on larger stroke engines.
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Jon
Very few production V8s have 180° "flat plane" cranks. Ferrari is one exception. 180° cranks induce more vibration than 90° cranks, so this is a problem especially on larger stroke engines.
Why did you ask
Jon
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