Originally posted by Mad_Medeiros:
and then we have the 3.9, yes a big engine, to me I think its just a bored out 3800, or a 3800 with longer stroke? who knows. but 250 HP? why not just drop a series 3 3800 s/c making 280 HP... quite more practicle, and to me, I would assume it would be cheaper.
Actually, the "LZ8" 3900 V6 is a bored & re-bore-centered derivation of the iron-block 3500, itself based on the General's 60-degree OHV V6 family (2.8L, 3.1L, 3.4L). No relation to GM's 90-degree family other than the familiar rocks-in-a-blender pushrod clatter.
B. Riley
Melbourne, FL
'01 Camry LE V6/5-spd
Was: '00 Black/Tan SVT Contour #560 - Sold 3/26/03
Before that: '95 Champ/Blue Contour GL V6 ATX
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