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Originally Posted by DDY RCKT
While logic says you may be on to something, as humans we're not driven by logic. There's a lot to be said about the feeling you get from hearing a big cube V8 run and feeling the viscious torque they provide.
I'd not be opposed to putting one of these in the Camaro project, since it was a V6 car to begin with I think. But then there's the cost to performance ration. I can make 500-600 NA HP in an LS engine a lot cheaper than $15K.
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Very True, however once you cross the threshold into a Blown application, the cost can quickly reach $15k and well beyond. At the $15-18k mark you can be in the 800-1200 hp range. The V8's will still cost the same of not more, and you would receive the benefit of better weight distribution and weight savings.
Wouldn't that be a better performance solution for a true Pro Touring car? As far as the Vicious Torque of a V8, I'm fairly sure that a properly built Turbo V6 would also give you that seat of the pants power. The Front Wheels in the Air of a not so light Regal Tell me anyway that there is ample power on hand for a fast start. In any event, Isn't Pro Touring more of a handling thing than a Drag thing?
Lighter= Faster
Lighter= Better Lateral Acceleration potential
Lighter= Better Braking potential
Lightness is a Cornerstone of good Pro Touring Performance.
Is this wrong?
I appreciate your thoughts.
Best regards,
Ty
BTW: on a separate note (no pun intended), Is the size of the Piston what determines the pitch of the exhaust sound? (Same mufflers being used)
Example V8's usually have a deeper sound than a V4 or V6, however a V2 Harley has a very deep sound.
If the , "Size Matters", of the piston, where is the transition point between the two?
The new Mustangs I think run a 4.6 liter V8 which have a good sound (Deep). Shouldn't the 4.6 liter V6 have a deeper sound?
I'm interested in all the questions in this posting. Please add whatever you can to any of these questions?
Thanks,
Again,
Ty