In a message dated 09/01/2000 3:45:32 AM, gls@4link.net writes:
<< From: Ralph Linnell <chevysix@seatac.net>
>How about this one that was run in the BAJA 500:
>
> "Powered by a race specific all aluminum 5.0 liter Vortec I6 engine
>featuring overhead dual camshafts. The engine produces approximately 600
>horsepower at 7500 rpm and 450 lb.ft. of torque at 6000 rpm"
Nice, but I'm going to wait until the idea comes to its full flowering and
they bring back the Straight 8. Now that was an engine! All it needs is
DOHC and 32 valves, or better, direct injection. >>
And a real long engine compartment. . .I've seen some of the straight eight
cars; that was one long engine.
The new six might really end up being a very reasonable update for AD and TF
trucks for those of us that want daily drivers that go alot of miles,
especially as the govt starts to tighten emission regs.
Mark Noakes
Knoxville, TN
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