The big difference between an inline and V six cylinder engine is balance.
The inline engine is balanced better than any engine except for a V-12. This
allows them to operate smoothly at lower RPM's and puts less loads on all
the internals.
Dr. Pat
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>From: mrdancer <mrdancer@camalott.com>
>To: 'DML' <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Subject: Re: DML: grand cherokee looking for ways on improvement
>Date: Fri, Jun 11, 1999, 4:24 AM
>
> Inline engines definitely have a better reputation. Their design inherently
> provides lotsa torque on the low-end, good lugging power, and they seem to
> be very reliable. Chrysler's 225ci slant six is probably the most reliable
> engine ever made, Ford had a decent 300ci straight-six, Cummins and most of
> the 'real' diesels are inline 3-, 4-, 5-, or 6-cylinders. Many farm
> tractors have inline engines because of their lugging ability. BMW uses
> inline 5-cylinder engines, etc. etc...........
>
> and yes, the Jeep 4.0L straight six is a GOOD engine.......
>
> '92 Dak CC 2wd 318 3.55
> '84 GoldWing Interstate
>
>>Are inline engines better? why a inline over a V configuration? easier to
>>work with?
>>- -Dester
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