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Old 11-23-2015, 08:45 PM   #200 (permalink)
Formula413
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Originally Posted by cosmick View Post
there's no way to make an LT1 as efficient as an LS1, or an LT4 as efficient as an LS6. So admit when you got the wrong engine, take it to the salvage yard, and trade it for something better.
I will never give up my LT1!
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Originally Posted by GDI Tech View Post
Much misinformation out there, and no automakers are admitting any of this, but if you have a GDI engine vehicle, you really need to learn all there is involved with the care of these unlike a port injection engine that could go several hundred thousand miles and see zero deposits on the intake valves.
I never thought of that, very interesting. I'll have to give this more consideration and research. I'm leaning towards a Mazda3 with the Skyactive direct injection engine for my next car.
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