I know a lot of folks like the roar (or whine for the 4 bangers) of high rpm, but I love the feeling of a full size Chevy 350 cruising at 95 mph at low RPM like it is not even breeaking a sweat.
Same. Plus I like a vehicle that will go 300,000 miles easily.
I’m a big block fan myself, had an Olds 455 bored and stroked to 476 c.i. Ported heads, 2 4 barrel carbs, lumpy cam, open headers. It was music to my ears.
This. There's something very soothing about listening to a big V8 purring down the highway.
but I love the feeling of a full size Chevy 350 cruising at 95 mph at low RPM like it is not even breaking a sweat...
The 2026 BMW M1000RR makes 214 bhp from 999cc and revs to 15,100 rpm...
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There can be several truths at the same time. This is why the I/C engine is almost spiritual in it’s beauty. From locomotives to airplanes, things above the ground and below the water. Probably mans coolest invention.