In spite of all the criticism for the OHV valvetrain, I may admit the Chevy LS-series V8 is still among my favorite engines due to its lighter and more compact design than its DOHC competitors.
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Originally Posted by mcrews
from the article.....
"But as logical as turbocharging is in gasoline engines, it makes even more sense when you boost modern diesel engines, which offer ridiculous fuel economy, gobs of torque and a very clean footprint on the environment. And we haven’t touched on the ability of a stout iron diesel engine block to keep going and going and going......"
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Amen to that. We also might remember their adaptability to a wide range of alternative fuels, which is one of the main reasons I became a dieselhead.