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Old 10-19-2010, 08:57 AM   #495
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Originally Posted by Nathan Moreno View Post
Ok, I didn't bother reading the thread because it's all the same haha...

SO, here is the ultimate end-all of "v6 vs v8" question.

V6 owners, would you buy a v8 if you paid the same for insurance and gas?

Explain your answer.
I assume you mean the SS and not just any V8. In that case the answer is yes, even ignoring gas and insurance (although I think that is a legit concern for many). I almost had enough for the vette, but my dealer knew how much I love green. When he told me I could get the Synergy, I had to drive a V6. Loved it. Went home and did a little research and saw what potential this engine has. It already puts out 86.7 HP/Liter vs. the 68.7 for the LS3. BMW and Mazda are putting out impressive power and speed with similar engines. Modded Mazdaspeed3s are putting 350+ HP to the wheels on a 3200 lb. car. This technology is the future and I wanted in on it. I love the challenge it presents and all the hours of fun I'm having working on it. Actually having to sit down and design a twin turbo from scratch because no one has ever done it for this car is a lot more fun than buying a kit in my book. You want easy power, I want fun, challenging power.
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