I don't think it is ridiculous. You want to talk ridiculous, lets talk fuel injection. the facts would open eyes to alot of unknowing.
fuel injection is to land grid array....
if you can figure that out, I will call it wisdom.
A relative just swapped an expensive v8 bimmer for an extended yukon....
whats the difference?
..and if there was a top ten car list for longevity in fuel mileage....it sure as hellwould have a carburator....and still running.
I seek a v8. I would love to tinker with an older diesel.