When did GM change the size of the V6 engine?
In 2001, GM – for the first time since 1955 – changed the crank depth and its pilot bore diameter of the V6. Pilot bushings differ for these motors and transmissions built from this time forward had a deeper bellhousing and different torque converter. GM’s tenaciousness in sticking with this engine is respectable.
When did the GM 60 degree V6 come out?
The truck I did most of my experimenting on was a 1989 Isuzu Trooper. The Trooper first saw the 2.8L powerplant (an oxymoron on par with “military intelligence”) in ’89. I guess Isuzu learned something by waiting to see how the motor was incorporated into Jeeps and S10’s, because they selected a throttle body injection system instead of a carb.
When did the GMC big block V6 come out?
In 1962 the 478 V6 was introduced for use in the 6500 series trucks. 11. In 1966 the 351E was offered series 1000-3500 trucks. 12. M = Magnum series engines introduced in 1966.
When did the 2.8 liter V6 come out?
In 1987, the 2.8-liter V-6 configuration saw major improvements and it was dubbed the “Generation II” model. The pistons, cylinder heads and valves were completely reworked.
What kind of engine did GMC have in 1956?
They used the Pontiac 287-cubic-inch (4.7 L) engine for 1955 and 316-cubic-inch (5.2 L) engine in 1956, but advertised the engines as the “GMC 288” and “GMC 316”. They used Pontiac’s 347-cubic-inch (5.7 L) in 1957. For 1958, GMC reduced the bore of Pontiac’s 370-cubic-inch (6.1 L) to 3.875 in…
What was the size of the GMC V8 engine?
Pontiac. Prior to developing their own engines, smaller GMC’s used the Pontiac V8 engine. They used the Pontiac 287-cubic-inch (4.7 L) engine for 1955 and 316-cubic-inch (5.2 L) engine in 1956, but advertised the engines as the “GMC 288” and “GMC 316”. They used Pontiac’s 347-cubic-inch (5.7 L) in 1957.
What was the displacement of a GMC V8 in 1958?
For 1958, GMC reduced the bore of Pontiac’s 370-cubic-inch (6.1 L) to 3.875 in (98.4 mm), resulting in a displacement of 336-cubic-inch (5.5 L).
In 1962 the 478 V6 was introduced for use in the 6500 series trucks. 11. In 1966 the 351E was offered series 1000-3500 trucks. 12. M = Magnum series engines introduced in 1966.