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Apt!

..it's just a tale of one tortoise outsmarting the other, so take heart, it's "God's will"!

I just read a page from your success story!
..but you're the ONLY one to make that come true.
Remember that winners don't quit and vice versa.
When you succeed, you stand to be an inspiration to many more youth even far lower the rungs, on the ladder to your success.
Look for inspiration in many "Self help" books!
Start today, and you'll become a blessing to many others.
Stay strong!
..all the best!!

CHISPAREPARTS:
THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN STRAIGHT SIX AND V6 ENGINES

Today I found myself snooping around the auto section of Nigeria’s largest forum “Nairaland” admiring pictures of my dream car the Mercedes S63 AMG while also sulking at my account balance. It costs just a “paltry” sum of 90 million Naira. While I was snooping around, I noticed some cars for sale, these cars straight from the manufacturers come with an inline 6 cylinder configuration but I noticed them being advertised for sale as V6 cylinder configurations. I couldn’t also help but laugh at the number of “V4” engines advertised, V4 engines exist but they are mostly found in motorcycles and outboard motors. Car manufacturers have stopped introducing V4 engines since the 60s. I have written about engine configurations in the past so you could check my past posts to get a clearer explanation of that subject matter.

STRAIGHT SIX ENGINES (ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES)

A straight six engine is one which has all its cylinders lined up one after another all facing the same way. Due to this arrangement, there is practically no need for cylinder offset like in the V configuration and instead of using double the amount of smaller camshafts a straight six can use an overhead camshaft to open and close its valves. Gaining access to the engine components of the straight six engine is quite easy which makes the straight six an auto mechanics friend. The biggest advantage of the straight six, however, is its balance, due to its cylinder arrangement, reciprocating forces balance each other out which leads to a smooth revving engine. The disadvantage of the inline 6 cylinder is the fact that it’s very difficult to mount and it can’t be mounted sideways because there won’t be enough space for the transmission.

V6 ENGINES (ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES)

The biggest advantage of V6 engines is that they are compact, this makes it easy to mount and also easy to add other components like turbochargers. V6 engines, unlike their inline 6 brothers, need balancing shafts to counter the force produced during motion. Without this balancing shaft, large vibrations will travel through the engine and offset the efficiency of the engine reciprocation. The engine balance is then worsened as displacement increases. The counterweight and other components added to the V6 increases its manufacturing costs and a specialised mechanic is always needed due to the complexities of the V6 engine.

Even though the disadvantages of the V6 outweighs its advantages, it is still the dominant engine being used by majority of auto manufacturers today. However, Mercedes is planning to bring back the straight six with its new inline six engine cylinder which is going to be used in the 2018 CLS. The straight six might not be dead yet.

This post is courtesy of chi spare parts, Nigeria’s number one online auto parts store and be sure to check out the video on car throttle as those guys did an excellent job with nice animations on the subject matter.

https://chispareparts.com.ng/2018/01/08/the-differences-between-straight-six-and-v6-engines/

https://steemit.com/techonology/@chispareparts/the-differences-between-straight-six-and-v6-engines

..an interesting article.
May I ask how these two "6 cylinder" layouts differ from the "Flat 6" engine as used characteristically by Porsche 911.
Thanks as always.

shogotermies:
wow...
but sorry sir, they are no buyers here on nairaland for such car.... but it's a nice ride..

Just wait until "Oga Dino" hears about this.
..e no dey see 'motto' for eye!
So there's a tip for you Viper..

..it's just the way of the world.
Can't change it.

tballeyy:
huun mr liar mohammed

..look at his statement again. 0-100mph he said. He may very well be right!
I think he deserves an apology from you.

.. I'm not surprised by the words from a man like FFK!
ALWAYS thought of him as queer!

..well persistence finally pays off for George Weah, and so a new beginning for Liberia.
Now he has to learn the ropes quickly as the business of governance and international politics begin.
Best wishes your "Excellency"!

..like R*chas?

..a very insightful post.
Those who have ears..
God bless you plenty @pressy09!

Braaad:
This is a 3 series with s 2.5 litre (petrol) injection engine. It's 4 cylinder.
Kindly know the car you're selling.

Thanks.


Lovely car anyways.

..and kindly get your facts right.
The BMW 325i has an inline 6 cylinder engine.
Thanks.

..
N673 million in 2011? ..When the exchange rate was about 150naira to a dollar? ..even with allowances of the Senate President (..or a military officer)?
Mehn! Corruption everywhere!
PS.. the only significant difference he has shown is, as the saying goes, there's "honour even amongst thieves"!!

..it is quite unlikely that Nigeria will attain a similar status in the near future with the current geo-political structure.
Just being realistic!

DLuciano:
Food don done for our governors, families and cronies

Noo joke bro! You seem to know them all too well .
243 billion is almost a billion dollars on it's own.
If our suspicion is anything to go by of these thieving statesmen, why not just channel a chunk of it to fight the (technically defeated) insurgents?
This culture of waste and gluttony is what has kept us permanently underdeveloped!
..and one governor will tgen allow his sidechick to disappear with some millions of this slush!
SMH!!

.. can a leopard ever change its spots?
It's become clear that the Nigerian civil (and public) servant has corruption deeply ingrained in his DNA!
After these unfortunate Nigerians may have suffered untold hardship and inhuman treatment in the hands of their Libyan captors, then they are now further subjected to further degradation by their 'own' people who are supposed to provide succour.
Are we this cursed as a people?
I'm just weak, perplexed and very upset.

I know that Jonathan has an Igbo name 'Azikiwe' and perhaps a Hausa one too.
But today, he confirmed his Yourba name.. "Otitoloju"!

Delectable.
..a role model for all!

I've ALWAYS enjoyed your posts @ Explorers. I find them both entertaining and informative.
Pls keep it up! �

@Suspense 12,
..the truth you've told.
It's utterly shameful!

..but what do you expect when you bear Yoruba names.
Names are the hallmark of all cultures.
If you truly want to strike an identity for yourself , then drop those names and take up your local ones.

I'm quite amazed at how we keep depending on external source to generate data locally, while our higher institutions generate no more than strikes and unemployable graduates.
Abi would our scholars require sophisticated equipment to carry out this type of study again?
SMH!

..makes me wonder which is "blacker", the pot or the kettle?

It's the most honourable thing to do, after the public embarrassment he's endured, even when he wasn't found guilty.
..very un-Nigerian.

calaway:
Okorocha is ur candidate...

Fayose is ours...

calaway:
Atiku is also Fulani just like Buhari.....this society needs a breath of fresh revolutionary ideas and ideals..
FAYOSE IS THE BEST BET EVEN IF HE RUNS AS AN INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE OUTSIDE PDP OR APC.

..
or even Okorocha.

SalamRushdie:
Can't wait to start my own airline soon ..Already working towards it , looks scary but from experience I know nothing is insurmountable on earth

Good thinking and good luck!
Kudos to Air Azman. I think that any route to China is bound to be lucrative!

Tolexander:
Dem street pole strong o!

It's not made in China.

Fayose for President?
I think this joke is more hilarious than basket mouth's and Seyi Law's combined!

Antidepressants?
..I'm sure that he meant anti psychotic drugs!
Because this is more likely to restore his insight!

Reminds me of "The Artful Dodger" in the guardian newspaper..