is a peach to drive. ride, handling, power, quietness, etc.

but i do miss the bulletproof qualities of the old 617.

a 617 with another cylinder would be too long and too heavy. and if they put an aluminum head on it i am betting that too would be problems.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.