ENGINE (4G6) – BASE ENGINE (6 M/T)
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4. Oil Rings
The outer circumference of the side rail has been treated with chrome nitride. The thickness of the side rail has also been
reduced from 1.7 mm to 1.63 mm, with a view to increasing durability and reducing oil consumption.
(Evolution VII MR) (Evolution VIII)
Chrome nitride
5. Counterbalance shaft
The shape of the shaft was changed in order to reduce weight.
Counterbalance shaft (right)
Counterbalance shaft (left)
Thickness
reduced
Thickness
reduced