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Old 02-21-2008, 04:19 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Re: future small block Chevy lineup

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I just never understood how they can do that. I've seen the inside of a 2v/cylinder small block, and I just couldn't see how they can do a 3V engine with the camshaft mounted inside the V.

It just seems like it would be easier just to put the camshaft over the clinder heads and make a 4v/cylinder DOHC motor.
Here is the patent for 3 valve with Di

http://www.google.com/patents?id=rzQ...m=4&dq=6505589

and here with 2 cam in block and DI (probably something similar to XV8 concept engine)

http://www.google.com/patents?id=sjQ...505592#PPA4,M1

So it can be done. Question is will Gm do it..maybe they'll do normal 2v with DI LS engine for trucks, chevy, pontiac etc and special 3v DI for cadillac.
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