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Originally Posted by swamp2
You do realize that power is what matters and not the arrangement of the rod journal about the crankshaft right? Sure flat plane has some advantages but it is mostly acoustic. Cross plane V8 with even x+10 hp than a flat plane V8 with x hp is a CLEAR win for the cross plane. Now that being said I would love to see a Stang with the flat plane choice.
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Flat plane crank allows higher maximum revs and provides sharper response. A high revving V8, along with flat plane crank sound, in a lighter Mustang with a proper suspension. Count me in for one amazing foundation for a track car.