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Xist · 09-25-2013, 04:16 AM

What is the problem with making small cylinders? Excessive friction? Maybe a 3.2L V6 might be slightly less efficient than an I5, but if people would be more likely to purchase it because it is a V6, then that is called marketing, right?

09-25-2013, 04:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
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