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Originally Posted by autoteach
I might patent this system of variable volumetric efficiency. I will call it a Turbo.
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LOL...you will make millions!
Seriously, yank the 4.7 boat anchor and install a small turbocharged four banger. All the OEMs are starting to do this in various vehicles (smaller than normal engines with turbos to make up the difference) because they have re-realized that turbos are the easiest and most effective way to vary volumetric efficiency. Sure, variable valve timing and variable displacement do this too, but to a MUCH smaller extent than a good old turbocharger. Plus, thanks to the magic of variable geometry turbochargers, turbo lag is eliminated and torque curves are flat as a pancake all the way down to 'just above idle' RPMs. Hmm...seems like a magical recipe for ecommodding to me!
Oh, and don't forget to attempt to freeze your slushbox. Torque converters ruin most economy attempts.