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Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS
I can't imagine a 6 cylinder being cheaper than a four. That would definitely change the way people feel about pony cars and the drivetrains they should have.
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But a highly tuned EcoBoost 4 unique to the Mustang and maybe a couple other lower volume special cars will be more expensive to build than a NA V6 that is share with more and higher volume parts of the Ford lineup.
As for sticker price cost, Ford is already offering EcoBoost 4s as extra cost options over base NA V6s in some of their cars.
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Originally Posted by KMPrenger
These little guys are going to be a hit with the younger crowd that can't afford the top of the line V8, but want the potential for nice power to rival some modern V8s with not much more than a tune.
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No 4-cylinder model is going to rival the V8s. The turbo 4 is nothing more than an ingenious way to sell the same power as a V6, all while charging more upfront, having an easier time lying about fuel economy, and giving their dealers a huge extra profit source down the road when they start billing for turbo replacements.
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Originally Posted by KMPrenger
I could be tempted, but honestly I'd like to get my hands on a DI V6 with about 340 HP / 290 - 300 TQ in a 3,400 lb package, and then mod her for another 20 - 30 HP.
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