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fielderLS3 · 07-22-2013, 08:24 PM

Can they build it....of course they can. Why couldn't they?

The question is, do you want them to build it. There are reasons GM has stayed with the pushrod 2-valve design, as that configuration has certain advantages both in packaging, and power/torque characteristics.

They could easily build a smaller, higher revving V8 to make similar power, but do you want them to go down a road that will ultimately end with trading torque for revs? Or put another way, what would you rather have, the new 4.3L version of the small block with 285 hp, or a Chrysler Pentastar or Ford Cyclone, all of which make about the same power on paper?

07-22-2013, 08:24 PM	#26
fielderLS3 Drives: 2016 Mazda6, 2011 Mustang 5.0 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Portage, Wisconsin Posts: 4,049	Can they build it....of course they can. Why couldn't they? The question is, do you want them to build it. There are reasons GM has stayed with the pushrod 2-valve design, as that configuration has certain advantages both in packaging, and power/torque characteristics. They could easily build a smaller, higher revving V8 to make similar power, but do you want them to go down a road that will ultimately end with trading torque for revs? Or put another way, what would you rather have, the new 4.3L version of the small block with 285 hp, or a Chrysler Pentastar or Ford Cyclone, all of which make about the same power on paper? __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE (Arrived 4/29/22) "The car is the closest thing we will ever create to something that is alive." . 2022 1SS 1LE (Coming Soon)