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    Hoverbike debuts at Detroit Auto Show. Let the Stupidity loose

    You have to get to them early so you can help them spend it in the right place.
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    GM 3.6L variants FYI

    Thanks again for the input/good reads. I'm traveling at the moment, but quite intrigued at the increasing depth of knowledge that is resulting. I'd like to reiterate that I'm taking into consideration many more parameters than actually being mentioned given that a good bit should go without...
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    GM 3.6L variants FYI

    More research on my part is an absolute must without question. "Imagine carrying 20-30% less fuel because of an automotive engine in place of an acft engine." That's what I said, being careful not to attribute it to a specific motor. I don't know what the current BSFC figures are for the...
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    GM 3.6L variants FYI

    Yes that's exactly what I meant. I don't doubt that some DI engines have had problematic coking, but it varies by manufacturer and application. My focus is on the GM 3.6L where that has not been a sufficient enough concern beyond dealers offering a top engine cleaning service and that's the...
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    GM 3.6L variants FYI

    Some good points are mentioned above, rv6ejguy, I'm not sure which comment you're referring to, but my point overall is that DI makes it possible to run much higher compression ratios than carb and port injection for a given octane rating. wsimpso1 thanks for the detail, I appreciate that...
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    GM 3.6L variants FYI

    I didn't get updates on the responses, but for the most part agree with all of the concerns posted, or have them in mind, especially the issues with automotive power train control modules, that act like my Mom, when I was a kid; "I don't care about what you want, I'm telling you what you're...
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    GM 3.6L variants FYI

    Good day. Since I joined this forum specifically to offer some clarification in a thread it turns out I can not post in after the fact, I'll kill to proverbial birds with one stone by combining my intro along with the info I intended to share, here. I am an Army veteran/heli mechanic from...
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