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Old 07-17-2013, 10:50 AM   #56006
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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65 View Post
Because the 1.4T isn't a performance engine, it's an economy engine. It's the same realm as Ford's EcoBoost engines in their passenger cars. Use a small displacement engine but slap a turbo on to generate an acceptable power output. That's been par for the course for years now overseas due to displacement taxes.

As for why the 1.8L still exists, I honestly have no clue. It's a crappy engine compared to the 1.4T.
well, all you would need is another 100hp on these cars, and they would be very fun cars to drive. they are already decent, and have great handling.
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