Dumb question - maybe., Why does a flat-four sound so different? |
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
Dumb question - maybe., Why does a flat-four sound so different? |
Alfred |
Aug 5 2003, 12:33 PM
Post
#21
|
Unregistered |
Why does a VW flat-four sound so different from an inline-four? Don't they both get a power-stroke (spark plug fires) every 180 degrees of crankshaft rotation? The air-cooled flat-four also has some kind of "whistling" sound to it that's very unique. Just curious.
Alfred |
Aaron Cox |
Aug 5 2003, 04:21 PM
Post
#22
|
Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
i'm sure a flat four- four cam carrera engine sounds cooler!!!!
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 28th September 2024 - 10:55 AM |
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002 |
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community! We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ... |