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That's a little too doom and gloom for me. You act as if they can't upgrade the internals to support more power. They may turn to battery power to fill in the gap, granted, but it's too early in the game to call it a wrap.
100% agree.
Right, my point is that's not a start/stop system problem, it's a RAM using crappy batteries problem. That's why I mentioned my BMW's battery was a Varta.
Yeah...that's exactly what I said lol. The battery clearly wasn't able to handle it in its old age. Things have progressed since the early...
The battery management software should be sophisticated enough to prevent excessive 12v drain. My BMW's battery lasted 7 years (supplied by Varta) before needing replacement. I knew the battery was starting to get weak because the car stopped engaging the stop/start function altogether months...
The Hurricane model they tested was slightly heavier and these passing tests are exactly where NA vehicles shine. You can’t beat the responsiveness of a NA motor.
See above. These are quick passing times where the instantaneous response of a NA motor can’t be beat. Not to mention the 6.4L V8...
Car and Driver does 5-60mph to test for turbo lag since brake torquing the launch isn’t possible. The Wagoneer with the HO posted a time just a tenth behind the 6.4L V8, indicating turbo lag is well managed.
Their 30-50mph test was dead even, with 50-70mph in favor of the V8 by a tenth. Not...
Oh please do tell what would've been a better alternative. I'm all ears. This engine was in development and testing for over 6 years before it was installed in any production vehicle. Why would it not be great to have them apply it first in a vehicle made in smaller numbers that gets used in a...
American engineering can hardly be singled out - we've seen plenty of engines from foreign automakers be absolute disasters in their early years, especially from some German makes. In any event, I'm curious as to why so many are acting as if the Hurricane hasn't been in production for a year...
That's not a warning to go to the dealer because the electronic dipstick is not working, it's a warning to go to the dealer because you have a serious oil leak.
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