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Originally Posted by aardvarcus
Yeah, for the truck to really compete in the half ton segment the inline four diesels make more sense, especially to reduce the strain on down the powertrain and hopefully therefore the weight of the overall vehicle.
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I wouldn't really mention the ISF3.8 as a featherweight, but sure its weight penalty is reduced. Anyway, the main advantage would be the lower cost not just of manufacturing but also to overhaul the engine when the time comes.