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Old 10-24-2012, 03:53 PM   #19
MikeNH
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Originally Posted by SCRAPPYDO View Post
Right because that is a real great way to run a company. Why innovate when we just stick with what works...

But I will refrain from any boring pushrod knocks since they added direct injection, which is yet another bandaid to keep their dinosaur alive. But its a good bandaid.

Judging by the performance numbers for acceleration, sounds like they put a higher (numerically) gear in the back and allowed a bit more RPM since the engine uses a bit less fuel. So they kept performance about the same, mileage about the same, and its quicker.

I would be gearing change and a the added efficiency of direct injection are in work here.

I knew someone would whine about GM sticking with OHV. Nobody makes a better V8 than GM, they've had a lock on the market for 50+ years. Not only does it beat the competitors in terms of output but it is a design anyone can work on and it will easily make it to 200k, something the overpriced junk from Germany won't.
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