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Owns A Torsen
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Instead of one timing chain they have 3, 2 of them long with a lot more links to stretch. Extra gears to wear out also.
Instead of one tensioner and one guide they have 6.
Implementation of a troublesome plastic thermostat housing.
Many more things to remove before you get to the valve covers.
IMO the gains were not worth what they lost. The OHV design was a tried and proven system using push rods, hydraulic lifters and a roller cam. It was like a miniature 5.0 with 2 cylinders sawed off. Very reliable.
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