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Old 02-15-2013, 07:37 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by pete c View Post
Yeah, some seem to think that more cylinders is better. I understand the advantages of an inline 6 with it's inherent balance, but, V-6s suck in this regard. Fewers pots, fewer injectors and 2/3 the injector pump add up to some pretty good savings.
What are you saving exactly? Weight? Fuel economy? I'm sorry but the fiat V6 is both lighter and more fuel efficient than the ancient 4BT. Theres about 30 years of development between the 2 engines.

If you're dyeing for an inline engine Ford is putting 3.2 i5 from the new Transit in the F150. Same engine that replaced the 4BT in brazil.

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