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- Dave
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As I respect both of ya and very much enjoy reading what you both post, I'll take your V8 and turbo-twisty 4cyl debate to a whole 'nother world.Once again the same story as before. How about people compare current engines. What's the current hp for a vette now? Aren't Mustangs in the low 400's? What's baby Godzilla put out?
And secondly, 18 MPG? Seriously? My 2012 Mustang V6, hooked up to a 6 speed with 305 hp, gets 25+ MPG and NO turbo lag. It also has 221k miles on it, which I've only replaced tie rods and a thermostat. Will your turbos last that long? I sure hope so.
Yes we all know the aerodynamics and whatnot, but where are the benefits of your little turbo?
On a side note, I'm going to guess the current vette must be using a little 4 banger turbo now huh?
I had a 76 T/A.
Looked cool.
Sounded cool.
Here are the specs on that road beast:
1976 Pontiac Firebird 2gen Trans Am Coupe full range specs (automobile-catalog.com)
Yes, that does say 185hp from a 400ci. 0-60 in 9.1, 1/4 mi time of a jaw dropping 17.1. And a very frugal 13.1mpg.
Granted, mine was not stock, made about 450hp, and got maybe 8-10mpg.
But it cost me nearly 6k to get it there just in engine stuff. The monoleaf suspension and goodies were another several thousand.
Let's all rejoice in the fact this isn't '76-era restrictions and specs.
And FWIW I'd love to see a Bronc with the new 'Zilla, a SC Z06 setup, or even some insane all-electric 1000hp setup.
There's merit to be had in many different configs, and with newer tech since even the 90's...these little turbo small displacement engines are nothing to sneeze at.
But neither are the v8's that have been coming out in these "sporty" cars since about 2015 or so, either.
Not sure if I added anything of value here, just wanted someone to join in with my laughter at what the awe-inspiring '76 T/A brought to the table in stock form compared to what we see offered today.
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