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      04-18-2014, 11:18 AM   #92
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Yes at this moment in time to have enough power and tq and remain NA you need at least a V8. Moreover, it needs to be a big V8... I would say at minimum 5.0L but preferably closer to 6.0L. Even for a performance car, if you dd a car with that type of engine, do you really want to deal with 15 mpg? I sure as hell don't and the answer then is simple.

simple fact. a C7 corvette 6.2 L V8 N/A making 460HP and 450TQ WILL match a M4s 3.0L turbo engine all day long with MPG.


the days of V8s being worse on gas is outdated thinking. get with the times.
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