[s-cars] article on horsepower conversion, rwhp to flywheel

[Joseph Pizzimenti]

Brian,
I'd love to know how 5 valves/cylinder automatically
makes the head more emissions friendly.
Doesn't seem like anyone is picking up on this 5 valve
technology, so just wondering where you get that from.

Grabbing popcorn,
Joey, still 4 valves/cylinder, but one less cylinder,
Pizzo

--- Brian Powell <brian at atomicham.com> wrote:
> Well, they are absolutely wrong that it is an
> "expensive marketing
> exercise."  From a tuning standpoint, I agree.
> However, from an
> emissions and efficiency standpoint, Audi is
> positioned far ahead of
> the 4-valves as stricter governmental controls
> around the world kick in.
>
> Sure, we'd all love more valve displacement, piston
> displacement, etc.;
> however, the manufacturer has to worry about little
> things like the law.
>
> There has even been talk in CA of REQUIRING all cars
> to have a minimum
> of 5-valves for emissions control.
>
> Cheers,
> Brian
>
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