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Originally Posted by FPenvy
im wondering if the change to integrated manifolds into the block and new very close cat setup is to deter people from removing them.
that aside new engine looks sexy 
the tq band being 350 tq from 1600-5900rpm is pretty impressive. |
I think that is a byproduct benefit (deterring people from removing them) - the emissions benefit is likely the primary motive for the move from an engineering standpoint - the cats warm up almost instantaneously, which heavily benefits cold-start emissions (some of the worst in the scope of emissions).
That torque band would be dreamy on the current Z34, much less a revised and more efficient Z35 platform.
There's no way they can't make the Z35 perform right in the pack of the new GM Alpha-platformed cars, the new Mustang GT, or the current Caymans with the potential of this motor.