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Old 09-18-2009, 02:33 PM   #103
ShnOmac


 
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Originally Posted by MikesZ View Post
Moving from steel parts to lighter aluminum parts e.g. transfer cases, axles, suspension components, wheels, etc. is current and cost-effective technology...combine with a VVT DI V-8 and an 8-Speed Transmission and the performance would be as good (if not better) while delivering much better fuel efficiency. Check out the German manufacturer ZF...they are doing some good stuff in this area.
No offense but I think they knew what they could do to keep the cost's where they needed to be......
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