Hyundai Beta 2.0l I4. Powerful, reliable, and okay on gas. Too bad that the Elantra was often overlooked back when it was in use.
Your personal "thumbs up" engine?
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Originally Posted By: Mykl
I'm going to nominate the Toyota 2GR-FE 3.5 V-6. It's smooth enough to put in a Lexus, cheap enough to put in a Camry, and powerful enough to be chosen by Lotus to put in their top sports car. When I was researching these to figure out if I wanted one I couldn't find any consistent issues, they seem to be as reliable as anything else ever built, the main complaints had to do with the transmissions they were hooked up to.
+ 1 on this. It's a wonderful "average joe" kind of engine.
Also, any Porsche flat six.
I'm going to nominate the Toyota 2GR-FE 3.5 V-6. It's smooth enough to put in a Lexus, cheap enough to put in a Camry, and powerful enough to be chosen by Lotus to put in their top sports car. When I was researching these to figure out if I wanted one I couldn't find any consistent issues, they seem to be as reliable as anything else ever built, the main complaints had to do with the transmissions they were hooked up to.
+ 1 on this. It's a wonderful "average joe" kind of engine.
Also, any Porsche flat six.
I like "ANY" engine that is tuned to be responsive-n-smooth, powerful and lively. As long as it's not in a vehicle too heavy for it.
With that in mind, the Chevy Small Block in my Boss 4x4 Suburban on monster tires is a underwhelming setup. Good engine, plenty of mods, but not a good match.
That same engine would be a blast in my S2000.
See my point?
Motorcycles: I like performance biased V-Twins. Ducati, KTM, Honda, Suzuki, etc. Torquey and plenty of satisfying revs too.
But when it comes down to one favorite, today, I feel like it's the...
With that in mind, the Chevy Small Block in my Boss 4x4 Suburban on monster tires is a underwhelming setup. Good engine, plenty of mods, but not a good match.
That same engine would be a blast in my S2000.
See my point?
Motorcycles: I like performance biased V-Twins. Ducati, KTM, Honda, Suzuki, etc. Torquey and plenty of satisfying revs too.
But when it comes down to one favorite, today, I feel like it's the...
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Love my GM 5.3. Before the AFM was added they use zero oil and just run great. I may have just got a good one but never a hint of piston slap here.
3800 I had in a Camaro was very impressive. Bought at 13 years old and after intake gaskets and new plugs/wires that engine fired off the qickest of any engine ive seen and was smooth as butter.
Both have never had any funny hiccups or noises even after sitting for many days or being fired up on a cold morning. The only two engines Ive ever had like that.
3800 I had in a Camaro was very impressive. Bought at 13 years old and after intake gaskets and new plugs/wires that engine fired off the qickest of any engine ive seen and was smooth as butter.
Both have never had any funny hiccups or noises even after sitting for many days or being fired up on a cold morning. The only two engines Ive ever had like that.
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Originally Posted By: moklock
Love my GM 5.3. Before the AFM was added they use zero oil and just run great. I may have just got a good one but never a hint of piston slap here.
Your 5.3 is an LSx.
Love my GM 5.3. Before the AFM was added they use zero oil and just run great. I may have just got a good one but never a hint of piston slap here.
Your 5.3 is an LSx.
Honda B18C-series (B18C1, B18C5).
Very high specific output, ultra-reliable, and a great sound.
Very high specific output, ultra-reliable, and a great sound.
Originally Posted By: dparm
Honda B18C-series (B18C1, B18C5).
Very high specific output, ultra-reliable, and a great sound.
One of the most amazing sounds I've ever heard at a track came from an Integra Type-R with just an AEM intake. Honda engines make beautiful intake noises; you just have to be careful not to spoil it by screwing with the exhaust.
Honda B18C-series (B18C1, B18C5).
Very high specific output, ultra-reliable, and a great sound.
One of the most amazing sounds I've ever heard at a track came from an Integra Type-R with just an AEM intake. Honda engines make beautiful intake noises; you just have to be careful not to spoil it by screwing with the exhaust.
Originally Posted By: Mykl
Originally Posted By: dparm
Honda B18C-series (B18C1, B18C5).
Very high specific output, ultra-reliable, and a great sound.
One of the most amazing sounds I've ever heard at a track came from an Integra Type-R with just an AEM intake. Honda engines make beautiful intake noises; you just have to be careful not to spoil it by screwing with the exhaust.
Agreed. Too easy to overwhelm the nice induction sound with a buzzy exhaust. I tried several catback systems on my Integra GS-R before settling on the JDM Integra Type R setup.
Originally Posted By: dparm
Honda B18C-series (B18C1, B18C5).
Very high specific output, ultra-reliable, and a great sound.
One of the most amazing sounds I've ever heard at a track came from an Integra Type-R with just an AEM intake. Honda engines make beautiful intake noises; you just have to be careful not to spoil it by screwing with the exhaust.
Agreed. Too easy to overwhelm the nice induction sound with a buzzy exhaust. I tried several catback systems on my Integra GS-R before settling on the JDM Integra Type R setup.
I like the GM 4.3 and the Chrysler 3.9 sixes. Both will run forever, but the 4.3 feels a good bit stronger. I'm a big fan of simplicity. I think the GM Ecotec is good too. Don't have any experience w/imports, though.
Gardner Diesels,
After many years of hauling British trucks all over the world some are still giving sterling service propelling boats around the Third World.
Roger.
After many years of hauling British trucks all over the world some are still giving sterling service propelling boats around the Third World.
Roger.
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Originally Posted By: Mykl
Originally Posted By: dparm
Honda B18C-series (B18C1, B18C5).
Very high specific output, ultra-reliable, and a great sound.
One of the most amazing sounds I've ever heard at a track came from an Integra Type-R with just an AEM intake. Honda engines make beautiful intake noises; you just have to be careful not to spoil it by screwing with the exhaust.
One of the best things about my SI is the same thing, just makes it so much fun to rev the snot out of the engine. It's great.
Originally Posted By: dparm
Honda B18C-series (B18C1, B18C5).
Very high specific output, ultra-reliable, and a great sound.
One of the most amazing sounds I've ever heard at a track came from an Integra Type-R with just an AEM intake. Honda engines make beautiful intake noises; you just have to be careful not to spoil it by screwing with the exhaust.
One of the best things about my SI is the same thing, just makes it so much fun to rev the snot out of the engine. It's great.
Originally Posted By: Russ300H
There are just so many. Chrysler Hemi in the early days. Later slant 6, 318 383 426 and 440. Jeep 4.0. Ford 300 - 6 and the newer 4.6. GM the later 2nd gen Olds and Buick v8's. The new 4.8, 5.3 and 6.0 Chevy/GMC v-8's
+11111111111111111111111111111111 plus any v8 from 1960 to 1970 muscle cars
There are just so many. Chrysler Hemi in the early days. Later slant 6, 318 383 426 and 440. Jeep 4.0. Ford 300 - 6 and the newer 4.6. GM the later 2nd gen Olds and Buick v8's. The new 4.8, 5.3 and 6.0 Chevy/GMC v-8's
+11111111111111111111111111111111 plus any v8 from 1960 to 1970 muscle cars
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