As much as I'd like to add those to my list, I haven't owned any of them , except for the 302
Your favorite engine?
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Originally Posted By: brandini
Have you seen that engine bay? Owie!
Wow, now THAT's some car guy porn right there! What a beautiful presentation!
Have you seen that engine bay? Owie!
Wow, now THAT's some car guy porn right there! What a beautiful presentation!
I'd have to say that the "best" engine I've owned has been the 1ZZ-FE in my current Corolla. It's very quiet, smooth, efficient, and powerful for its footprint. From everything I've read about these, any example ought to be good for at least a quarter million miles, requiring just a little bit of gas and oil to get there. I've lived "in excess" before, but I really appreciate how frugal the 1ZZ-FE is, while sacrificing little to get there.
But my "favorite" engine is the Cadillac Northstar. I've owned two; one with 160,000 miles when I sold it, and one with 70,000 miles when I sold it. The wail of that engine screaming to 6,500 RPM was rather habit-forming. And despite fears of working on them, it was a right easy engine to maintain. A starter change (never had to do one) is an easy job under the dry intake manifold (no laying on your back under the vehicle). A water pump change (did have to change one) is very easy as well, about 30-45 minutes. And the durability of these engines is excellent as well. Some did have some head bolt issues, but most are pretty solid.
I think GM really missed an opportunity to keep that engine current. There were really two generations; the 93-99 and the 00-current (for FWD anyway). But the power didn't really change throughout its run. The LD8 made 275/300 for hp/tq, and the L37 version made 300/295. And that's pretty much the way it was, and still is. That engine was a real ground-breaker when it debuted, but now it's lagged behind most every other premium auto maker, and I believe GM plans to let it die a slow death. I wish GM turned that Northstar into a 4.8-5.0 liter Q-ship that stood for everything that was good about GM and Cadillac.
But my "favorite" engine is the Cadillac Northstar. I've owned two; one with 160,000 miles when I sold it, and one with 70,000 miles when I sold it. The wail of that engine screaming to 6,500 RPM was rather habit-forming. And despite fears of working on them, it was a right easy engine to maintain. A starter change (never had to do one) is an easy job under the dry intake manifold (no laying on your back under the vehicle). A water pump change (did have to change one) is very easy as well, about 30-45 minutes. And the durability of these engines is excellent as well. Some did have some head bolt issues, but most are pretty solid.
I think GM really missed an opportunity to keep that engine current. There were really two generations; the 93-99 and the 00-current (for FWD anyway). But the power didn't really change throughout its run. The LD8 made 275/300 for hp/tq, and the L37 version made 300/295. And that's pretty much the way it was, and still is. That engine was a real ground-breaker when it debuted, but now it's lagged behind most every other premium auto maker, and I believe GM plans to let it die a slow death. I wish GM turned that Northstar into a 4.8-5.0 liter Q-ship that stood for everything that was good about GM and Cadillac.
Mine is a 426 hemi or a 429 Boss semi Hemi...and the 427 cammer...
I have really enjoyed reading this thread. That picture is awesome
I've owned (one currently) two Jeep 4.0s. Also had the Ford 4.6 and one Chevy 350. Hard to argue on those.
If my dad were here, he might throw out the Chevy 327. He has a 66 Vette with this engine and it's a little fun to drive...
I've owned (one currently) two Jeep 4.0s. Also had the Ford 4.6 and one Chevy 350. Hard to argue on those.
If my dad were here, he might throw out the Chevy 327. He has a 66 Vette with this engine and it's a little fun to drive...
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In no particular order. Most of my selections are boring, but like many here I can admire durability over performance oriented features.
(owned)
4.0/2.5 jeep
3.0 Vulcan
3.0 Mitsubishi
240(300) Ford
Peugeot diesels (if only that were in something other than a Peugeot)
(admired from afar)
4.6 modular - any/all evolutions
Cummins of the 5.9 flavor -the older the better
2.8 Nissan turbo diesel that was available in the ScoutII
(owned)
4.0/2.5 jeep
3.0 Vulcan
3.0 Mitsubishi
240(300) Ford
Peugeot diesels (if only that were in something other than a Peugeot)
(admired from afar)
4.6 modular - any/all evolutions
Cummins of the 5.9 flavor -the older the better
2.8 Nissan turbo diesel that was available in the ScoutII
My first love was the 283 in my '57 chevy.
I am afraid my 92 Grand Am with the HO Quad 4 and Muncie built 5 speed could run away and hide from it while getting much better millage.
The Ecotec in my 02 Cavalier is a highly competent engine, but not very exciting.
I am afraid my 92 Grand Am with the HO Quad 4 and Muncie built 5 speed could run away and hide from it while getting much better millage.
The Ecotec in my 02 Cavalier is a highly competent engine, but not very exciting.
I think that the engine in the Telsa Roadster is good.
Originally Posted By: ShiningArcanine
I think that the engine in the Telsa Roadster is good.
I wouldn't call that an engine. That is a electric motor, or just motor.
I think that the engine in the Telsa Roadster is good.
I wouldn't call that an engine. That is a electric motor, or just motor.
Ford 5.0 H.O. is a nice motor but needs ton of bolt-ons
Originally Posted By: rudolphna
Originally Posted By: ShiningArcanine
I think that the engine in the Telsa Roadster is good.
I wouldn't call that an engine. That is a electric motor, or just motor.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine
Originally Posted By: Wikipedia
An engine is a machine that produces mechanical force and motion from another form of energy (e.g. a fuel source, compressed air, or electricity).[1] It is also referred to as a prime mover.
Engines are motors and motors are engines. They are the same thing.
Originally Posted By: ShiningArcanine
I think that the engine in the Telsa Roadster is good.
I wouldn't call that an engine. That is a electric motor, or just motor.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine
Originally Posted By: Wikipedia
An engine is a machine that produces mechanical force and motion from another form of energy (e.g. a fuel source, compressed air, or electricity).[1] It is also referred to as a prime mover.
Engines are motors and motors are engines. They are the same thing.
Originally Posted By: ShiningArcanine
Originally Posted By: rudolphna
Originally Posted By: ShiningArcanine
I think that the engine in the Telsa Roadster is good.
I wouldn't call that an engine. That is a electric motor, or just motor.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine
Originally Posted By: Wikipedia
An engine is a machine that produces mechanical force and motion from another form of energy (e.g. a fuel source, compressed air, or electricity).[1] It is also referred to as a prime mover.
Engines are motors and motors are engines. They are the same thing.
Ok so technically it can be called an engine. Personally though, I'll call it a motor. *Shrug* Not really sure why, but just seems to fit better.
Originally Posted By: rudolphna
Originally Posted By: ShiningArcanine
I think that the engine in the Telsa Roadster is good.
I wouldn't call that an engine. That is a electric motor, or just motor.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine
Originally Posted By: Wikipedia
An engine is a machine that produces mechanical force and motion from another form of energy (e.g. a fuel source, compressed air, or electricity).[1] It is also referred to as a prime mover.
Engines are motors and motors are engines. They are the same thing.
Ok so technically it can be called an engine. Personally though, I'll call it a motor. *Shrug* Not really sure why, but just seems to fit better.
k24a2 from tsx.
fuel efficient, smoothest 4 cylinder i ever sat in, good torque and power.
fuel efficient, smoothest 4 cylinder i ever sat in, good torque and power.
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HMM Choices choices. I would have to say one of my top Favorite Engines is in the Pagani Zonda S. It's a 7.3 liter V12 that makes beautiful music, another is the RB26DETT (say that 5 times fast) from the R34 Skyline GTR. I also lie the 7 liter V8 from the Corvette Zo6.
My favs
Toyota 2JZGTE
Volvo B52 Inline 5
Toyota 2JZGTE
Volvo B52 Inline 5
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My fav is the old Vette 396, about 66 vintage or so. Aluminum heads and 425 very conservatively rated horses!
My second place would be the 327/375 HP FI motor.
In newer cars I love my 6.1 Chrysler. 370 cubes and 425 horses. Big mid range torque. Super smooth and quiet.
My second place would be the 327/375 HP FI motor.
In newer cars I love my 6.1 Chrysler. 370 cubes and 425 horses. Big mid range torque. Super smooth and quiet.
No 351 Mentioned?
Originally Posted By: Troy_Built
No 351 Mentioned?
That was a great engine also...My friend had it in his Ford Torino.
No 351 Mentioned?
That was a great engine also...My friend had it in his Ford Torino.
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