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I did put the 2007 Cadillac epa numbers in the original comment. Still a good basis for comparison. Two of my vettes are supercharged and put out over 800hp and over 1000hp. The 800hp one is my daily driver, and can get over 30mpg highway, so I know a little bit about forced induction too. ;)Your absolutely correct that engines are tuned for distinct purposes. Point is, engines are always tuned (from factory) for:1. Emissions2. Safety3. Performance4. Fuel EconomyMost engines are pig-rich from the factory, since that makes the engine safer to operate in all enviroments. With a proper aftermarket tune, you can signifigantly increase hp, mpg, and lower emissions. quote: Also, when comparing engines, you can't just pick one outlying example and claim its indicative. True, but if I didn't have any examples, someone would chime in disputing the claims.In any event, the facts speak for themselves.
Boom not to be sneezed at
But while the post-Christmas retail sales suggest an economy roaring along much as a downhill skier on a black run, there are dangers. Not so much of a crash, but certainly of losing the skis. This is not necessarily because of the continued fallout of the subprime mortgage collapse in the US. What will contribute significantly to the Reserve Bank raising interest rates on February 5 are big spending consumers upping the heat on the economy. Queensland leads the way. The Australian economy is booming. But Queensland is the engine room. Do you think this is hyperbole? Consider this: Queenslanders, in a gesture of enormous confidence in the health of the economy and its bright outlook, splashed out over the Christmas and New Year period, a record, $8.6 billion.
Peyton thinks Giants can contend every year
In those four games, Eli threw eight touchdown passes and one interception. "As his brother, obviously I am proud," Peyton said. "But as a quarterback, I just can't tell you how much I appreciate the way he played in those conditions in Green Bay and just coming back from deficits the same way in Dallas and in Tampa." El has had his ups and downs in his four years in the league. His brother thinks the experience as a starter the past three years and his ability to stay calm under pressure has bolstered his game. As for sheer talent, Peyton said Eli has it all. He can throw deep and move in the pocket better than most think. Next up are the Patriots (18-0) and their drive to perfection. The only advice Peyton gave his brother was to stick to his daily routine. "This is obviously the biggest game that he has ever played in," Peyton said.
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