Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 14:22:14 -0700 From: Johannes H Andersen <johannes.andersennopsamel.ac.uk> Subject: Re: So.. why is the engine in back to front?
DSJKALLEN wrote: > > FYI . . . the GM 3800 V6 (3.8 litre) pushrod engine is a balance-shaft design. > It is one of the best, if not the best, engine in the GM stable (not including > Saab, of course). Most GM 3.8 litre V6's will easily go 200K+ without any > major work. You will find them in a transverse arrangement on most full size > front wheel drive GM cars, as well as many intermediates. > No doubt this is a durable engine, but petrol (gas) is much cheaper in the US, about 30% of what we are paying here, so efficiency becomes more of an issue. Johannes
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