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Matt · 10-14-2005, 08:04 PM

I have a question for you technical people out there....
Which arrangement of pistons do you like the best and why, what benefits from each or no pistons such as the rotary engine in the RX8. Im curious if you know some of the advantages and disadvantages of each style. Heres what I know.

V
W
Inline
Boxer (good because less vibration and lower center of gravity)
Rotary (good because lots of horsepower out of small engine, not much torque though)

10-14-2005, 08:04 PM	#1
Matt Devotee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,957 Thanks: 270 Thanked 128 Times in 90 Posts	Piston Banks I have a question for you technical people out there.... Which arrangement of pistons do you like the best and why, what benefits from each or no pistons such as the rotary engine in the RX8. Im curious if you know some of the advantages and disadvantages of each style. Heres what I know. V W Inline Boxer (good because less vibration and lower center of gravity) Rotary (good because lots of horsepower out of small engine, not much torque though)