Good Engines w/ Questionable Cars

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem) 12/09/2016 at 12:08 • Filed to: None

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After reading !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! ’s post I am wondering if the reverse is true. A car that’s best used as an engine supply.

Perhaps an AMC rust machine with a 4.0?

bob and john > CalzoneGolem 12/09/2016 at 12:10

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any C6 vette.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > CalzoneGolem 12/09/2016 at 12:11

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They put the lovely 4AGE in this:

CalzoneGolem > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 12/09/2016 at 12:12

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Oh wow ... that’ll do it.

crowmolly > CalzoneGolem 12/09/2016 at 12:12

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Jcarr > CalzoneGolem 12/09/2016 at 12:13

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Because Atlas.

AfromanGTO > CalzoneGolem 12/09/2016 at 12:13

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Wrecked Silverado, Trans Am, Camaro SS (5th gen), Hemi Ram, etc...

CalzoneGolem > bob and john 12/09/2016 at 12:13

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I’m not sure why you think the c6 is a questionable car.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > CalzoneGolem 12/09/2016 at 12:15

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PT Cruiser GT

way2blu does a rev update > CalzoneGolem 12/09/2016 at 12:16

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Solid engine but in a softly-sprung chassis weighing 4200 pounds:

Pagani knew what was up and used the V12 in the Zonda.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > CalzoneGolem 12/09/2016 at 12:17

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Any LS4 powered vehicle, because Fiero donor.

CalzoneGolem > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 12/09/2016 at 12:17

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Boy ... I’m really not sure I can classify that as a good engine haha. I mean I know it make a Neon haul some ass.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > CalzoneGolem 12/09/2016 at 12:18

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On another note, I find it amusing how many GM products are popping up here.

CalzoneGolem > way2blu does a rev update 12/09/2016 at 12:18

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Yes, this car makes no sense as a whole.

bhtooefr > CalzoneGolem 12/09/2016 at 12:19

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Dodge Ram with a Cummins.

Because there’s a reason why “Fummins” and “Chummins” are words.

HammerheadFistpunch > Jcarr 12/09/2016 at 12:20

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So much this. This is the definition of this question.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > CalzoneGolem 12/09/2016 at 12:21

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The 3.5L V6 is wonderful engine, shame the platform it’s with is terrible, and with shit transmission.

CalzoneGolem > bhtooefr 12/09/2016 at 12:21

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I’d rather be cummin than stroking!

bob and john > CalzoneGolem 12/09/2016 at 12:21

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made of plastic that fisher price would reject, GM electrics, shit interior,

it was a very high performing car, dont get me wrong. but...eh.

crowmolly > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 12/09/2016 at 12:22

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I’m not, LOL.

GM’s M.O. for a while was to have a good engine/powertrain and then say fuck it.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > CalzoneGolem 12/09/2016 at 12:22

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Most of General Motors pre-2014. Why do you think so many LS engines are readily available?

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 12/09/2016 at 12:22

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Not surprising though, apart from the fact that people think the 3800 is good in a way other than in a “it keeps running whether you want it to or not” way. By that logic, my old Hyundai G4GF is best engine.

Jcarr > HammerheadFistpunch 12/09/2016 at 12:22

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I say this as the owner of a 12-year-old Envoy that has 120k miles and is still going strong mechanically.

The interior on the other hand...

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 12/09/2016 at 12:24

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No, but still amusing. Like people are going “yeah, ok, I’ll admit they make good engines, but only because I can say the car is crap.”

Run like sh*t longer than most run at all etc.

Jcarr > crowmolly 12/09/2016 at 12:25

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That is our 2004 Envoy to a T. The engine/trans/chassis have been solid as a rock. The materials and build quality have been junk.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > crowmolly 12/09/2016 at 12:26

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A LOOOONG while. (Case in point--my truck. “This thing ain’t getting good reviews!! Quick!!! V8!!!! ...not complaining.) It’s still looking like their central focus even though they’ve picked up in other areas now.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 12/09/2016 at 12:57

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That would be a good car with a great engine.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly 12/09/2016 at 12:59

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Die-Trying > CalzoneGolem 12/09/2016 at 13:15

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old big block motorhomes........ whether its dodge chevy or ford, the bodies are ALL crap, and the engines are nearly all low mileage.........

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 12/09/2016 at 13:29

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Can other small/cheap cars do this and still be able to move and/or not bottom out the suspension? I think not!

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/another-reason-to-like-the-pt-cruiser-1659498095

Vicente Esteve > HammerheadFistpunch 12/09/2016 at 16:50

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I have heard that these engines are amazing but never really dug into why. Would you mind further explanation, as I have been in a couple rented TBs and never really cared for them.

HammerheadFistpunch > Vicente Esteve 12/09/2016 at 17:00

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It was the blending of old school and new school, like if you took the AMC 4.0, and went all million dollar man on it

Modern power + Old school durability

Vicente Esteve > CalzoneGolem 12/09/2016 at 17:01

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MK4 GLI/GTI VR6.

These V6 engines scream like no other 6 cylinder engines and provide decent punch at 200 naturally aspirated HP as well as being one of the most reliable motors the company has built. The car around it though has been constantly called the worse era of VW, but the engines in them are what makes them worthwhile IMO.

Vicente Esteve > HammerheadFistpunch 12/09/2016 at 17:02

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Sounds like a winning formula, thanks for explaining.