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Flat Plane Vs Cross Plane V8 engines. A flat plane V8 (animated on the left) is very much like two inline-4 engines mated together in a V configuration. Therefore end-to-end balance is inherent, as the first and last piston of a bank is always exactly in the same position, as are the center two pistons on each bank.
If youâve ever wondered how a Flathead Ford works, watch this video, which shows how a Flathead runs without its famed flat head. The Flathead V8 design is famous as it incorporates the valvetrain into the engine block, doing away with complicated cylinder heads. To cover the valves and pistons, Ford developed a flathead that merely topped off the combustion chambers. The result is an integrated engine system that remains popular with hot rodders to this day.