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Old 04-07-2011, 01:36 PM   #14
DrunkenMime
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Originally Posted by SOB View Post
I'd much prefer a forced induction motor then some NA high revving one. Take a look at the Honda S2000 for an example. 4cyl, lightweight, high revving, NA, 18/24mpg! That's awful for a 4 cyl! My 03 Cobra with a supercharged V8 making 450hp to the wheels gets that mileage! The best route they could go would be to put in a motor similar to the Cobalt SS's LNF turbo engine.
I call BS on the idea that an 03 COBRA gets 24mpg!! lmfao!! I have a 2007 Toyota Sequoia and it averages 13.9mpg hwy and city....no way in hell a supercharged 450hp muscle car beats that by 10mpg...
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