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Originally Posted by MerF
I already conceded that if it is a DI engine then it's doable and very realistic (which I also added would hike the price up considerably). If it isn't, you show me an engine with 5.0L or less of displacement that achieves close to 400HP without an extreme cam/head/high compression and I'll again concede.
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That is a tall order since there aren't to many 400 hp engines. But if we just look for engines that make 80+ HP/L its easy.
The base engine of that powerhouse the 09 Civic almost makes it with 75 HP/L and the hotter 2.0 in the Si makes almost 100 HP/L.
The Ford Escape's 3.0L V6 makes 240hp, exactly 80 HP/L.
80 HP/L is a hard figure to hit with 2 valves and push rods, but with 4 valves, DOHC and good VVT it is easy.