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Old 02-24-2008, 05:32 PM   #21 (permalink)
63GrandSport001
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Re: future small block Chevy lineup

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Originally Posted by asrapid View Post
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.
the Duramax diesel is a OHV 4 valve per head design however I dont know if that layout will go much further then that low rpm application.
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