Notice the mounting on the side of the oil pan...That's why it needs to be cast, plus it will allow the transmission to bolt up and reduce powertrian bending.
A couple comments. The fuel economy for the engine is only one part of the equations for fuel economy. Weight and Areo play a huge part of the fuel economy calculation.
Second, the engine has not ran yet. It will soon.
I have follow this forum for many many months. I can no longer be quite any more.
Please be careful to put Mr. Elio on a platform. He is a buisnessman. He wants to make money and will do what ever needs to be done to make money. You can all say he is open, but remember he is there to make...