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Old 09-24-2004, 08:12 PM
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It's my understanding that the M119 was tested in some prototype racers with the 5.0L version being highly modified by AMG including turbocharging. The bottom end was rumoured to be completely stock and easily withstood the 1000+ ponies. What I do know is that there are "tuner" versions of the M119 around with 400-500hp with stock bottom ends and they seem to hold up very well.
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