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      04-28-2010, 11:31 AM   #22
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Originally Posted by Kampfer View Post
This has proven to be a rumor. From Racecar Engineering, Aug. 2009:

Coincidentally, the same issue discussed the possibility of a Global Race Engine; a 1.6 I4 turbo...
LOL. I read that too! Mechanical engineering FTW!

I think V8's are the minimum. Anything below that has negative torque between power strokes... Why not just turbo the current V8? Keeping it the same power while reducing the rev limiter? Surely that could save some fuel and reduce emissions...
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