Will the Holden brand survive?

[jpd80]

Originally Posted by solarite_guy

Buick is GM.

Firing orders for a straight would be up to combinations for flat plane, 90* cross plane and 45* cross plane. Of course you could do some 270* deals like Yahama has with it's rendition of the big bang motor, but I would think most would do a 90* cross plane these days. There is no accounting for the early days. Within each, there are optional orders.

hmmm? just thought a 45* cross plane crank would give a few big bang possibilities too...?

Buick straight eight firing order 1 6 2 5 8 3 7 4.
Problem with the straight eight was crank length and flex/whip.