A stupid question for many. :nervous:

Why is the L series engine on a slant? Looks like about 5-8 degrees.

Is it due to the design of the car so that the bonnet level could be lower?

Is it due to the engine design? i.e. more torque if on a slant?

Sorry if this is a silly question guys....just curious.

James

I "thought" (ala could be speaking crap) that the slant made the highest point of the valve cover in the centre of the hood buldge, meaning that there is more clearance from valve cover to hood when the engine moves.

Anyone agree? :stupid:

I don't thing the orentation or slant of the engine would affect the torque produced.

Luke

Yeah, come to think of it the Yamaha FZ750 had it's 4 cylinders at 45 degrees, that was to lower the centre of gavity. Maybe it's the same with the L series? :eek:

Maybe it was to reduce the width of the car? i.e. with the block on a slant, the aircleaner would be slightly further from the strut tower?

Got me stumped! Doesn't take much these days! :eek:

I "thought" (ala could be speaking crap) that the slant made the highest point of the valve cover in the centre of the hood buldge, meaning that there is more clearance from valve cover to hood when the engine moves.

Anyone agree? :stupid:

Luke

I agree with you. I also remember reading this before. The engine is at a slant to reduce overall height.

I noticed this when the engine was out of my husbands 77 280Z. Man, what a "tall" engine. Looks taller then a SB V-8, and I'm including the oil pan. Anyone ever measured the complete height of the inline 6 and compared it to a SB V-8? Betcha we're pretty close.

Vicky

The same question ( asked in a different way ):

"Cantilevered Engine?" thread

I seem to recall at least one other similar thread within the last year, but I can't remember what it was called. Maybe try a search?

Cheers all.

Another mystery solved.......:eek:

Good bit of info - I missed it last time it was discussed. Always wondered about this too.. thanks guys