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Old 06-28-2010, 06:28 PM   #19
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Originally Posted by Stew View Post
Should be all Aluminum I believe as it is based on the newer 5.7 and not the older 6.1. Also it is getting electric power steering which should save a few pounds as well as reduce power loss to the rear wheels
No, it would reduce power loss to the flywheel. And all accessories are accounted for under SAE net testing anyway, so there isn't going to be any 'hidden' power gain from it. It just contributes to its 480ish rated output.
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