> Yeh I heard about that, but nowadays I don't think anyone would risk doing 
> that to a modern engine.  I suspect the aluminium block is designed almost 
> exactly for each cylinder size to reduce weight (and hence fuel economy 
> and emissions).  OK not quite as exactly as a Formula 1 engine (which you 
> often see coming apart every 500 miles or so) but I think today things are 
> a lot more precise due to the computing power available for simulations.

I've yet to see a fast car that gets really good gas milage.
I have seen some of those lightweight 3 cylinder coffins with wheels.

Post a reply to this message