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Okay, the Engine Room is getting a little quiet. I've been at a loss to juice it up, so General, I'm stealing your idea.

What do you guys think is the best engine GM produced and why? It doesn't have to be a Chevrolet or a truck engine, just GM.

Frank S Senior Enthusiast

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I'd have to say,and not just because it's a GM engine,that it would have to be the GM 350.

That is one of the most versatile and longest used engines in auto history.

General Lee 01 Senior Enthusiast

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Quote: so General, I'm stealing your idea.

 

You mean SOB! LOL just kidding.

 

As for best engine, I'd say the 454. (I'm a power person, I don't really care about longetivity, dependability, etc)

76BBSub Enthusiast

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LS1 - Max HP/cube across an incredible RPM range, but too technical for the average Joe to work on.

454 - Got one, love it!

350 - Got one of those too, love it too, but there's something about the sound of a hot cammed big block, especially when blown.

but the Small Block Chevy definitely revolutionized the automotive world when it was introduced.

Jeff

Guest Friz

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The best; the small block V-8. It was such a revolutionary hit in 1955 that it has not been bettered in 45 years! Changes, yes, but the design is the same. Parts interchangeability is the best in any line of engines; cubic inch diversity from 262 c.i. to 400c.i. on for the most part, the same block and heads.

Dependability and versatility are unmatched in any othe line of automobile engines.

Try using a 351C intake manifold on a 289.

Kansas Kid Senior Enthusiast

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I'm a little suprised no one has mentioned the 3800 V6 yet.  I know you guys all like V8's, but the 3800 is by far the best passenger car motor GM has produced.  Gets good mileage, and isn't to shabby performance wish when you slap the supercharger on it.

Just a thought.....

Jpshostr Senior Enthusiast

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350, no other engine from any brand has stood the test of time like that thing did.  I shed a tear when they replaced it with the 6.0L.

I know you said only GM motors, but I think the best diesel in a pickup has got to be the Cummins.  For heavy pulling you can't beat an I-6.  Too bad there isn't much of a pickup or tranny wrapped around that wonderful engine.  

Kansas Kid Senior Enthusiast

Kansas Kid

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Good grief guys, I can't even get one measly response about saying the 3800 V6?  Figured I would never hear the end of that....

Jpshostr Senior Enthusiast

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Well Kansas Kid, I can sure tell you the 4.3L in my Blazer isn't getting my vote.  What a pig!

Never have driven one with that motor you are talking about, then again, I don't drive cars very often.  Hence, no comment on them from me.

Guest Friz

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Never seen a 3.8. I've got a 3.1 in a '90 Olds, man that thing is nice. Good power, maintenance free.

MountaineerTom Senior Enthusiast

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My mom and dad had a Bonneville SSEi and a Grand Prix (the year before the current "Wide Track" body style) with the 3.8 and it moved both cars down the road very well.  They now have a Buick Rivera with a Supercharged 3.8 and it REALLY moves.  I can't remember for sure, but I think the Bonneville may have been supercharged also.  

(Edited by MountaineerTom 99Z71 at 10:55 am on April 23, 2001)

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