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Old 05-12-2010, 02:02 AM   #97
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Originally Posted by derklug View Post
The true phrase should be "There is no cheap replacement for displacement." Building small powerfull motors requires much more cash.
The cost is part of it though. And with naturally aspirated engines, there is a big difference between a small engine with a high specific output vs a large engine with low specific output even if both make the same peak power. Namely torque, powerband, and average output.
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My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors......
........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!!
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