F1 FANatic 1 Report post Posted November 25, 2005 ok, i always here that the v8s vibrate more then the v10s but nobody ever explains why. Does anybody know? Is it just because they run at higher RMP? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pumpdoc 2 Report post Posted November 25, 2005 Simply put it's the harmonics associated with a V-8 crankshaft and the rod journal spacing(deg.) a V-6 is even worse although some engine mnft. build non-race motors with balance shafts to off-set the vibrations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyk 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2005 Simply put it's the harmonics associated with a V-8 crankshaft and the rod journal spacing(deg.) a V-6 is even worse although some engine mnft. build non-race motors with balance shafts to off-set the vibrations. Ive been told in terms of harmonics, straight (or In-line) 6cyl & v-formation 10 cylinders display the best harmonics at high rpm. The best, most sexually exciting noise I have ever heard was the old LeytonHouse Lamborghini V12 closely followed by the last Ferrari V12 in Adelaide many years ago. I hope im not dissapointed by the sound of these new V8s!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jean Todt 4 Report post Posted March 26, 2006 Simply put it's the harmonics associated with a V-8 crankshaft and the rod journal spacing(deg.) a V-6 is even worse although some engine mnft. build non-race motors with balance shafts to off-set the vibrations. err..does that mean there is no balance shaft in f1 engines 2 save weight? i Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pumpdoc 2 Report post Posted March 29, 2006 err..does that mean there is no balance shaft in f1 engines 2 save weight? i probably and hp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
