The worst domestic engines ever made.
06-22-2006 | 07:11 PM
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The worst domestic engines ever made.
In your opinion, what is the worst engines the domestic manufactures have made?
My list (which I'm sure is very bias)!
Chrysler:
the 2.7L V6, can't think of any others from them.
GM:
The 60 degree V6 engines (2.8L, 3.1L, 3.4L, 3.4L 24 valve, 3.5L 12valve), the Quad fours, the Vega engine, I've heard bad things about the 454.
Ford:
The 90 degree 3.8L V6 (so many headgaskets and failures, such little money), the Duratech family (2.5L/3.0L V6), the Duratech inspired 96-99 SHO (3.4L engine self-destruct issues).
My list (which I'm sure is very bias)!
Chrysler:
the 2.7L V6, can't think of any others from them.
GM:
The 60 degree V6 engines (2.8L, 3.1L, 3.4L, 3.4L 24 valve, 3.5L 12valve), the Quad fours, the Vega engine, I've heard bad things about the 454.
Ford:
The 90 degree 3.8L V6 (so many headgaskets and failures, such little money), the Duratech family (2.5L/3.0L V6), the Duratech inspired 96-99 SHO (3.4L engine self-destruct issues).
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06-22-2006 | 08:49 PM
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I'm referring to reliability. The 2.7L has had more than just sludge problems. They snap timing chains, I have read of some head issues, and something else that escapes me.
The Quad fours are fast but not the best in quality. I have seen many a blown Quad 4, that had to be replaced many times over.
BTW, I meant to put this in the off topic section. Don't you think it should be moved there?
The Quad fours are fast but not the best in quality. I have seen many a blown Quad 4, that had to be replaced many times over.
BTW, I meant to put this in the off topic section. Don't you think it should be moved there?
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06-22-2006 | 09:12 PM
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RE: The worst domestic engines ever made.
ill move it...
i was mistaken on both of your threads like this..i thought that we were doing performance comparisons...
when i worked for dodge, i saw ALOT of melted down 2.7s because of the sludge plugging up the vent valves and cooking them...ive also seen plenty of blown quad4s...
i was mistaken on both of your threads like this..i thought that we were doing performance comparisons...
when i worked for dodge, i saw ALOT of melted down 2.7s because of the sludge plugging up the vent valves and cooking them...ive also seen plenty of blown quad4s...
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RE: The worst domestic engines ever made.
Okay thanks. Tell you what, I'll start a new discussion list for your want for discussing about great performance potiential.
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