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).

RE: The worst domestic engines ever made.
 

im not sure about this one...i know that the 2.7s had problems...and for what its worth, ive seen some great running (and very fast) quad4s...

RE: The worst domestic engines ever made.
 

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?

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...

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.