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> Dumb question - maybe., Why does a flat-four sound so different?
Alfred
post Aug 5 2003, 12:33 PM
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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.

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Alfred   Dumb question - maybe.   Aug 5 2003, 12:33 PM
tryan   cooling fan and cam gear whine   Aug 5 2003, 12:46 PM
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