SECRETS TO 6 AND 12 CYLINDER HEADER DESIGN
The cylinders of a V-6, engine, typically arranged in a 60 degree
“V”, fire in an alternating fashion between banks also with 120
degree separation. A V-12 is essentially two I-6s (or two V-6s) joined
together at the hip, with cylinders firing in an alternating fashion
from bank-to-bank separated by 60 crank degrees (720/12). The melodical
sound of a Ferrari V-12 is testimony to the even firing nature of these
engines…
Our YouTube channel is filled with inspiring video and awesome tech
features. Get helpful tips on welding, building headers, as well as
inspiring stories and history of racing and performance.
