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Re: New GM I-6 I-5 I-4

To: John Goodman <ggl205@swbell.net>
Subject: Re: New GM I-6 I-5 I-4
From: William T Smith <WmTSmith@landracing.com>
Date: Tue, 29 May 2001 19:18:25 -0600 (MDT)
Supose to be available in three config. wmts



Quoting John Goodman <ggl205@swbell.net>:

> "This new GM engine has 256 cubic inches, and gives 
275 ft. lbs. of
> torque at 3600 rpm on 87 pump gas.  A fine figure 
that reflects modern
> four-valve design."
>
> Ardun Bill:
>
> If memory serves me, this new generation GM inline 
six also comes in
> inline five cylinder configuration. I don't remember 
the displacement
> but the engine block and head appeared identical to 
the six.
>
> This new aluminum block is extremely robust. Cylinder 
distortion aside,
> the aluminum reinforcement available to the thin wall 
cast liner is much
> more substantial than that found in other production 
engines. As you
> have correctly stated, this engine was designed, from 
the beginning, to
> be a heavy duty unit. It is hoped that it will 
replace many current V8
> applications. From what I see, it will. These new I-6 
and I-5 engines
> should prove interesting for racing purposes.
>
> John
>
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