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If you’ve ever wondered which truck powertrain actually deserves the crown, this is the episode for you.If you would like to donate to Paige in this difficult time you can do so here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-paige-after-tobys-tragic-loss( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar ) Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy"},"annotations":[{"startTime":153.42,"endTime":158.3,"type":"term","title":"V8 engines","url":"/glossary/v8-engine","quote":"There was a rumor because GM hasn't announced really their next generation of V8 engines completely.","canonicalId":"term:v8-engine","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"A V8 engine has eight cylinders arranged in a V configuration, commonly used for power and torque in trucks and performance cars.","simplifiedExplanation":"A V8 is a type of car engine with eight cylinders shaped like a 'V'. 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