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Old 01-17-2007, 04:45 PM
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I like the timing chain/tensioner design. Not overly complex, but still purposeful.
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Old 01-17-2007, 05:24 PM
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Approx. 177Hp/liter on a NA engine isn't too shabby...

A redline of 12,500 and a CR of 12.7:1 helps.
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Old 01-17-2007, 08:34 PM
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You're so full of ----! I voice my opinion and if thats jumping on the bandwagon then I guess I do. But quit worying about what the ---- I say and get back to babbleing and not making any sense.

Better yet go build a ------- duck blind so I can steal it
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Old 01-17-2007, 11:07 PM
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What isn't based off an old airplane engine design?
Trivia for the day:

Remote mount turbo setups started on aircraft - STS innovates nothing.
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Old 01-18-2007, 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Joseph Davis
Trivia for the day:

Remote mount turbo setups started on aircraft - STS innovates nothing.
Naw I think you forgot, Josh invented that with the turbo mounted in a truck bed of that bangin' S10.
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Old 01-18-2007, 12:14 AM
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Probably machining costs and impracticality. I like vw's "W" engine layout more, its basicly like 2 vr6'es stuck together.


what does the intake manifold look like on one of those?
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Old 01-18-2007, 12:15 AM
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I never saw that truck, got any links?
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Old 01-18-2007, 12:21 AM
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Does that say R-TEK? is that like v-tack rolled back four letters?
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what does the intake manifold look like on one of those?
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Old 01-18-2007, 12:58 AM
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doesn't look like it breathes very well to me. And the other huge problem with it. the vw emblem on top
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