04-06-2012, 10:43 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Skuzzy
If I recall, the Lambo uses a split journal crankshaft (18 degree?) which allows for even pulse firing while Dodge uses a 5 throw crank which is going to cause uneven pulse firing. Both use 90 degree blocks.
This makes the Lambo/Audi sound very nice while the Dodge sounds like it is on its last legs.
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That is it exactly. If they had gone with either the split journal crank, or a 72 degree block, it would have sounded much better. Probably would have increased the redline by a few hundred RPM's also.
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