GM 3.1 V6 Reliability and Performance - Car Talk Community
Oct 24, 2014 · The 3.1 V6 is a 60 degrees-between-the-cylinder-banks motor derived from GM’s X-car engine of 2.8 liters. The 3800 V6 is a 90 degree cylinder angle motor derived from a 60’s era V8 later …
V8 vs V6's - Engine longevity/maintenance issues - Car Talk Community
Mar 1, 2011 · Generally, any significant maintenance related issues comparing a V8 to a V6, over say a 100,000 mile lifetime ?
Is the Ford V6, 4.2 Engine a dog? - Car Talk Community
Nov 19, 2009 · There are many happy owners with Ford 4.2 liter V6 engines. However, I have also heard about head gasket problems with this engine. Consulting the Consumer reports history, I find …
6 cylinders versus 4 (longevity) - Car Talk Community
Dec 15, 2008 · I was pointing out that the 4 cylinder in the A4 is turbocharged which means the engine is literally under more pressure than the normally-aspirated V6. While turbo durability is much better …
GM "Customer Satisfaction Program" Recall of 3.6L V6 Engine
Mar 20, 2011 · I just got a “Customer Satisfaction Program” letter from GM stating that GM’s 3.6 liter V6 (the engine used in the Camaro, Saturn Outlook, LaCrosse, Cadillac CTS, and several other cars) is …
V6 to V8 Swap, Chevy Truck - Car Talk Community
Aug 3, 2019 · Looking for answers for my 1994 Chevy C1500 2 Wheel Drive Pickup truck, with 4.3 V6 Vortec Motor, 4L60.E Transmission. I have a 5.7 V8 350 Motor out of a 1989 GMC 4x4 truck. Need …
Duratec Vs. Vulcan (Ford V6s) - Car Talk Community
Jun 3, 2013 · The 3.0 Vulcan is, in my opinion, the most reliable, durable, bulletproof, indestructable V6 engine ever seen on the American road. They never break, save for instances of severe neglect or …
6 cylinder vs. 4 cylinder turbo - Car Talk Community
Aug 11, 2008 · The 1996 Volvo 850 5 cyliner, normally aspirated, gasoline engine produces about the same amount of horsepower as the 1987 760 4 cylinder with a turbo. The 4 cylinder turbo engine …
A 3.0 vs. a 3.6 engine - Car Talk Community
Mar 25, 2019 · For 2010, the base engine changed to a 3.0L variable valve timing (VVT) V6 with 270 hp (201 kW) and 224 lb⋅ft (304 N⋅m) of torque. A 6-speed manual transmission was standard equipment …
4.3 V6 or 5.3 V8 for 2014-2016 Chevrolet/GMC Silverado/Sierra 4WD?
Nov 4, 2017 · The 4.3 is a capable engine and has certainly been durable in most applications, but it’s very dated. The 5.3 is a smoother, quieter engine and if you find a model with Active Fuel …