Another important factor that I see a lot of U are missing is that the Gen V V8s are literally due in 2 years.
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The new V-8s will differ from the current versions by using direct injection and a new combustion system, spokeswoman Sharon Basel said. The next-generation engines will also be lighter. GM will build them exclusively from aluminum, compared with the current versions' aluminum and iron makeup, Basel said. All of the engines will be able to run on E85 ethanol.
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The part about them having DI is old news.. but the advanced CC is interesting... and LIGHTER??? They are already damn lite for a V8... are we talking sub-400lb?
GM tested a DI Small Block way back in 2007 that was putting out over 450HP Naturally based off the LS2