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Originally Posted by fastball
GM historically hasn't done DOHC V8s all that well. The Northstars seemed a bit sluggish compared to competitor DOHC V8s and not that reliable. Really the only DOHC V6 GM has ever really done well are the 3.6.
GM does OHV engines better than anyone.
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When was the last time GM designed a DOHC V8?
They could make an eight cylinder version of the current 3.6, but it would be better if they just switched all the OHV V8 cars to a turbo V6.
Turbos have gotten sophisticated and when combined with VVT, they produce low emissions and low end torque that is unapproachable with naturally aspirated engines.
I have a Trax with a 1.3 liter turbo I4. The torque curve is so flat it feels like a little diesel.