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Old 12-02-2009, 01:46 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by DGthe3 View Post
Maybe you're right. I keep comparing the size and weight of OHV V8's to DOHC V6's. Gotta stop doing that since most automakers use larger, heavier OHC designs on their V8. But considering that a typical DOHC V6 weighs about 350 lbs or more, and the entire turbo kit comes in at around 50 (or more) we're looking at about 400 lb for such an engine, probably more. I've seen quotes that put the Ford ecoboost at over 450 lbs. Ford's modular V8's come in at about 500 lbs, GM's LS engines vary but are generally less than 450.
Well I never said GM couldn't do it better lol
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