I don't know about the Duramax V8 specifically, but simply put the V8 is just two inline-fours using the same crankshaft. Isn't that interesting?
Well, simply put the V8 is just two inline-fours using the same crankshaft
I love cars with beefy engines.  I once had a Buick with a V8, back in college.  That thing was a beast. That sounds big! Did you know a V8 is called that because the 8 cylinders are arranged in a V shape? Do you know much about V8s? I know that it is 8 cylinders I think most trucks have at least a V8 engine, right? I don't know, to be honest. I know a V6 is used in trucks, as well, and is much more compact. Right, but not as powerful.  At least that's my understanding.  I'd at least like something like the Duramax V8 engine.  Know anything about that?
In its simplest form, the V8 is basically two parallel inline-four engines sharing a common crankshaft.