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Originally Posted by Drakonis GTR
I'm of mixed minds in regards to this info. A lot of the Asian companies seem to be dropping their 6 cylinders in favor of turbo 4s, which I don't mind as long as they are making comparable power. To go to a turbo 4 and trade better fuel economy for less power to me would be a serious mistake. If they can keep it in the mid 300s hp wise, I'd be ok with it.
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The entire automotive industry is moving from high-displacement/high-cylinder count engines to FI platforms. It's not confined to one market.
The advantages are obvious- comparable power, lower weight, higher gas mileage and comparable costs. It's a no-brainer.