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Old 06-02-2009, 07:09 PM   #91 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by beatr911 View Post
The point here is that it is a commonly held belief that big engines=bad mpg.
It isn't like a religion or anything, there are basic physics involved here. More pistons and greater bore and stroke (and larger gears to handle the extra power) are strikes against mpg. Yah a busa can get 50mpg, but that engine is a loong way from 400mpg.

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