BEST engines.....

toneloc12345 · Nov 28, 2006

For now I'm going to say chevy 350, chrysler 4.0, toyota 22r/22re

wwillson · Nov 28, 2006

Without a question, the best engine we have owned is the Cummins ISB 5.9L. We've put a total of over 1,000,000 miles on first and third generation 5.9s and they are just indestructible. With good preventative maintenance they will run a long long time. Just don't ask me about the Getrag trannies...

Wayne

adam123 · Nov 28, 2006

Chrysler 318, Ford 302,

Johnny · Nov 28, 2006

2.4L Honda V-Tec has been trouble free for me.

In the past, 283 Chevy and the slant six Chrysler.

Warlord · Nov 28, 2006

4.3 GM V-6 was at 360km when we traded it in with zero problems. 2.2 chevy in a cavalier was at 400km when traded with no problems either.

Chris142 · Nov 28, 2006

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chrysler 4.0,

Do you mean the Jeep 4.0 inline-6?

SFCP · Nov 28, 2006

3.1L GM.. Yes, even with the intake leaks in potentially has, it is a durable engine if maintained and will well exceed 200K if it is not neglected.

Pablo · Nov 28, 2006

Durable? Volvo red (iron) blocks. Most engines aren't even in the same galaxy.

JavaMan · Nov 28, 2006

"Ford 302"

I had one several years ago and it just didn't have any power. If I have to back to the best in it's time, I would have to say the 327.

BearZDefect · Nov 28, 2006

Qualify BEST for your respondents. Durability? Longevity? Operating characteristics? Efficiency? Ease of ownership? Etc. How about the MB diesels of the w123 generation for long life? They were very slow though, no fun to drive.

Chris Meutsch · Nov 28, 2006

3.8 Series II GM is a pretty great engine.
I hope the 2.4 Honda does well, I have one.

Bryanccfshr · Nov 28, 2006

Pratt & Whitney F135

You didn't specify what for.

Drew99GT · Nov 28, 2006

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3.1L GM.. Yes, even with the intake leaks in potentially has, it is a durable engine if maintained and will well exceed 200K if it is not neglected.

I wouldn't call an engine the best if you have to crack the sucker open to replace gaskets in order for it to be reliable.

We lost a GM 4300 to an intake gasket - motor was toast. The other 2 we've had needed gaskets replaced.

I'd say these engines are big time P.O.S.es.

simple_gifts · Nov 28, 2006

300 I6 Ford

Quickbeam · Nov 28, 2006

Toyota's 2JZ-GTE

wander2039 · Nov 28, 2006

Any B series mazda engines. 1.3, 1.6, 1.8L.

Drew99GT · Nov 28, 2006

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Toyota's 2JZ-GTE

I agree. Perhaps the most legendary bulletproof/strong engine ever made. I can't think of any other mill that can easily handle 700+++ horsepower on the dead stock long block all day long without even a hint of a complaining.

Auto-Union · Nov 28, 2006

Audi 2.2 I-5. Delivers 30 mpg in my older car, 245k miles without a single service except a rubber VC gasket. Original TB/WP. Near zero oil consumption/leakage. Turbo versions powered World Champion Rallye cars and IMSA Racers at 700hp....the "S1" version. The definition of "bulletproof".

MarkC · Nov 28, 2006

Jeep 4.0.

LouDawg · Nov 28, 2006

I had awfully good luck from Ford's 302's and also their 3.8 liters. Also had an indestructible 2.2L Honda in a '92 Accord...the car finally fell apart around the engine, and it was driven hard!

BEST engines.....

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