Flat-plane crank (definition)

[awebb]

I got to wondering what these guys were talking about when they were saying "Flat Crank" and why it was so desireable. So I did a little searching and found this site, I think it gives a pretty good definition of the differences between a flat crank and a cross plane crank.

Here ya go:
http://www.autozine.org/technical_school/engine/smooth4.htm

[Rocket]

Good find.

More interesting articles re car designs/technologies from the same site.

http://www.autozine.org/technical_school/tech_index.html