Decided to keep my inline 6 and improve it.

[Sixteen Tons]

Definitely interested in the possibilities this raises. My only hesitation is that I really, truly enjoy my 3 on the tree.... It has drawbacks for sure, but with the linkages properly adjusted and lubed it's problem free, not to mention the great conversations I've had with older (than me!!) fellas who have fond memories of their past 3OTT's.
And frankly, if it is even possible to design a 5OTT, it is far beyond my weathered intellect. I'll wait for some other genius to figure it out.....