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The bottom line is, it's never, ever going to run anything like a V8. If you're ok with that, then plug forward. Just know there's nothing short of forced induction (turbo or blower) that will make it have the power of a V8. Even a 225 will never have the torque of a V8 without forced induction. I love slants because they are different. Expecting a lot of power naturally aspirated though, is a very tall order.