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Old 09-23-2012, 07:03 AM   #73
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Originally Posted by Thunderchicken View Post
The reason why the 2.5 can't be rev'd very high is because of piston speeds and not allowing the motor to breath enough so you have to lower the rpm rev's. The best motor size for a 4 cylinder is 1.6-2.0 it allows for enough revving, throttle response, and plenty of hp/tq that is use able on the street.

If that's the case then it further reassures me why I hate 4 bangers and I don't agree that 2.0L engines make plenty of torque either. It seems like F/I is the most respectable way to go to make good hp/tq out of these engines only which is sad cause I like N/A.
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