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Old 02-16-2012, 10:25 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Replacing your 2.0L with a 1.0L isn't going to net you a 50% increase in FE. Engines are only so efficient. The benefit from using a smaller engine comes from the fact that you're utilizing that engine closer to peak bsfc a higher percentage of the time its in use.
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