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The V8 Lab

1VD-FTV vs. F33A-FTV: Is the New V6 Twin-Turbo Better Than the Old V8?

I’ve spent the last 15 years with my hands deep inside the 4.5L V8 (1VD-FTV). I’ve seen them do 500,000km without breaking a sweat, and I’ve seen them melt pistons because of a $10 fuel filter.