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Old 06-14-2012, 05:20 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Old Tele man View Post
...if that 2.0L engine is a NA version of the new 250 HP high-output 2.0LT that's going into the Buick Verano, then it too will have a cast-iron block, which is needed to handle the turbo's higher "spool-up" pressures.
What kind of pressures are we talking about here?

Seriously, aluminum blocks can handle a good amount of boost without having too many notable issues.

Even Honda's open-deck blocks can handle high boost if you install sleeve stabilizers.

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