[DeTomaso] Engine Choices

Jeff Detrich jjdetrich at gmail.com
Tue Jul 31 18:10:57 EDT 2012


Why this when an LS7 swap is way better? By almost any measurement, too.

Stock LS7  -  http://www.chevroletperformance.com/EngineShowcase/dynochart.jsp?engId=LS7&engine=LS7&sku=17802397&engCat=ls

Jeff
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On Mon, Jul 30, 2012 at 5:07 PM, Garth Rodericks
<garth_rodericks at yahoo.com> wrote:
> And while we're dreaming of expensive swaps, how about the V8 from a Mercedes C63?
> The C63 uses a big 6.2-liter V8 which is good for 443
> lb-ft of torque and 451 horsepower.
>
> The torque curve of the engine is flat and delivers more than 360 pound-feet from 2000 to 6250 rpm - ideal for powerful
> acceleration at any engine speed range.
> The sprint to 62 mph takes a scant 4.5 seconds according to Mercedes, an estimate that is likely conservative by at least three tenths of a
> second. (press quote)



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