Here are the details......... http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/lancia/58/technical_school/engine/tec h_engine_packaging.htm#W16
Cory '90 Syncro Westy '95 GTI VR6 12V:-( > > So, for 2001, the 2.8L VR6 has gone from 12 to 24 valves, > > Due to its oddball SOHC design, the VR6 cannot be fitted with 4 valves per > cylinder unless it uses rockers to actuate them, as each camshaft operates > both inlet & exhaust valves of one bank of cylinders. There won't be > enough room, I believe (never actually having seen a VR6 engine or even a > decent photo), to fit true DOHC, which would require 4 camshafts in one > head! > > I guess it must use rockers as it is now anyway, or are the valves aligned > along the engine axis as in most fours? > > > Andrew Grebneff > 165 Evans St, Dunedin, New Zealand > fax 64 (3) 479-7527 > <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz> > VW van, Toyota diesel & mollusc nut > Macintosh 7500/200/64, 6116/60/24 > |
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