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To: Lockbox
there is NO substitute for cubic inches...
484 posted on 09/09/2010 4:31:29 PM PDT by Chode (American Hedonist *DTOM* -ww- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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To: Chode
there is NO substitute for cubic inches...

Well a lot of Boost and Rocket Fuel can be pretty exciting! At 1500 hp in 1.5 liters, the yield is 16.38 hp per cubic inch. So a 427 Chevy would have to put out 6,994.26 hp to equal the 1.5 liter BMW. That's 1/4 mile dragster engine output, with tear downs after each 1/4 mile.

485 posted on 09/09/2010 6:33:46 PM PDT by Lockbox
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To: Chode

“there is NO substitute for cubic inches... “

Turbocharger or Supercharger.


498 posted on 10/01/2010 10:58:29 PM PDT by truth_seeker
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