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Old 04-07-2013, 07:56 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by baldlobo View Post
any 4 cylinder over 2l creates a secondary harmonic, that can distroy engines; harmonic balancers are needed along with heavier crankshafts.

where as the 6 cylinder needs none of that.

gm engines
2.5l I4 110hp; 2.5l v6 145hp; 2.5l I6 154hp

195ci pontiac I4 vs buick 3.0l v6
Can you explain further the secondary harmonic issue?

Also, on the GM engines, how does the 2.5l V6 and I6 get better HP? That is what I was trying to get at with the original question.
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