Best engine in 2023?
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I am familiar with Motor Trend, young Padawan.
The OP inquired about the best "engine" on the market, not the best EV.
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Pentastar V6
HEMI V8
Hyundai 2.5 MPI/GDI
Hyundai 2.5 Turbo MPI/GDI
Yes, all of the above work really well with a little bit of care.
HEMI V8
Hyundai 2.5 MPI/GDI
Hyundai 2.5 Turbo MPI/GDI
Yes, all of the above work really well with a little bit of care.
Something like a 1970 VW Bus?
dnewton3
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Using the above criteria as the predominate points, I'd have to say ...
Ford 3.3L n/a v-6 in the F150. Hands down.
Longevity: This engine is part of the Cyclone engine series; a very robust and long-lived engine with no real issues (other than water pump, which I'll discuss later on). These engines make enough power to be very usable, but not so much as to stress themselves.
Simplicity: It's got DOHC with DAMB, no turbo to leak or have wastegate issues, it's PFI, etc.
Ease of maintenance/access: Because it's in a normal truck chassis, it's longitudanly orientation is the epitome of simple. Nothing complicated on this engine and everything's easy to get at. Further, while the transverse version of this engine has some waterpump issues, the longitudinal system is MUCH simpler to work on, and for some reason seems to have fewer pump issues.
Added bonuses: decent economy; aged enough that problems are pretty much non-existent and parts are readily available; UOAs for this engine series shows very lower wear rates historically
I always love watching cops driving Crown Vic chasing criminals on YT. The sound of the engine is so divine
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The Crown Vic is a religion around here haha!
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The two longest lasting engines I have personally seen was a GM 3800 Series 1, and a Nissan KA24DE.
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I like the 5.7 hemi I own right now, would have prefered the 6.4 SRT.
But if I could pick any engine for my current truck it would be the 3.0 inline 6 diesel duramax from GM. It has everything I'm looking for; fast, smooth/quiet, exceptional MPG, and best for towing.
But if I could pick any engine for my current truck it would be the 3.0 inline 6 diesel duramax from GM. It has everything I'm looking for; fast, smooth/quiet, exceptional MPG, and best for towing.
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I would think any n/a V6,V8 would be the longest lasting engines.
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The heavy duty diesels found in 3/4 and 1 tons last quite long; cummins, duramax, power stroke, and they're often driven hard and worked to death. But yes after that I'd bet on a N/A v8 any day.
I win...no contest...
the 2023 Corvette Z06 NA V8
the 2023 Corvette Z06 NA V8
GA16DE
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Any lifter-related issues?
This covers it well.
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Not a very useful video, but rather more of an advertisement for certain brands.
"Buy a Toyota, you can neglect it and it will still run and last forever!" Uhm no, it won't. But that's what everyone wants: put a little bit of gas in it and run it until the wheels fall off... smh.
Something like a 2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra, brand new with the brand new smell would put me in 7th heaven.
