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Originally Posted by 8cd03gro
I don't see an inline 4 weighing more than a DOHC v6 in most cases. A good starting off point would be to compare the LNF to the 3.6 in the camaro if anyone has those figures. I doubt 3 different engines would be available, a turbo 4 would likely be a v6 replacement.
I think it's quite plausible we'll see this happen in both cars. The SVO mustangs were fantastic cars in their time and a turbo 4 could bring in a market the camaro and mustang have never really been able to tackle. I don't know why anyone would be upset about this. The v6 is in an awkward place. It doesn't respond as well to mods as most similarly powered turbo 4s, will get slightly worse fuel economy in most cases, it will make less torque than most turbo 4s, and it's not like you would be losing the v8 sound by switching from 6 to 4. You also don't have many of the, "I only want a v8" guys for the v6 mustang/camaro. If the LNF went in the camaro it would be a very potent setup. The LNF in current form with a different factory tune could go into the camaro with ~325hp/350tq without sacrificing MPG from the v6.
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I think they're both in the 350 lb range, but its been a while since I checked and an apples to apples comparison of the numbers is very hard to find.
I will admit that I may have gone a little too far in saying that a turbo4 would be heavier than a V6. It might be just as heavy, or a bit lighter (less than 50 lbs). I still maintain that that it won't be substantially lighter though.