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Old June 7th 04, 09:15 PM
Mike Smith
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Byron wrote:
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> But most modern V-6 engines that are developed from scratch will have a
> 60 degree angle. Even modular engine families, such as the one Ford
> developed in 1996 (which spawned a V-6, several V-8s, and a V-10) use a
> 60 degree angle for the 6 and a 90 degree angle for the others (even
> though 72 degrees is ideal for a V-10).


Then again, there are some modern weirdos, like the SAAB/Opel 3.0 V6
that was used in the Saturn LS2/L300 - it has a 54-degree angle. Go figure.

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