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To date, gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles have been designed primarily with improving fuel economy as the primary goal. Although some implementations -- such as those in the Lexus LS600h and RX400h -- have sought to create vehicles with no compromises to performance or even a little gain in this department, no hybrid vehicle to date has been designed with improving handling dynamics as the primary goal and with economy gains as a secondary (but very tangible) benefit. Here, I propose such a concept. Concept Premises:- (1) Hybrid drive trains can be used to enhance handling as well as improve fuel economy. (2) By adding two motors directly to an open differential, we …
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Here is a link to a web story on what one person expects we will see and speculate on some wild cards. I thought since we have not really spoken much on this this would help us try to predict what GM will do. Lets try to keep realistic here and keep this to what we think they will do not what we wish they will do. I would like to see who here can come closest to predicting what will really go into production. http://www.enginelab...-block/?print=1 Things have been a little slow here and we need something to help get us rev'd up for Detroit in a few months.
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page 3 current mid term technolgies. http://www.iea.org/textbase/work/2004/shanghai/Chen.PDF
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For almost a decade and a half, the Dual Over Head Cams (DOHC) configuration dominated engine designs from foreign and domestic manufacturers. However, the DOHC layout is not without its flaws. Let's examine its advantageous and disadvantageous. Advantageous of DOHC DOHC heads allow independent Intake and Exhaust Cam Phasing DOHC heads allow centrally located spark plug DOHC heads support cross-flow, 4-valve configurations DOHC heads support minimum actuated valve train mass Disadvantageous of DOHC DOHC heads are very wide, this produces heavy and bulky engines (especially with V6 and V8 configurations) DOHC heads have more cam sprocket…
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diesel info Low NVH for New Duramax 4500GM's new light-duty diesel to be quiet, clean By RICHARD TRUETT | AUTOMOTIVE NEWS AutoWeek | Updated: 07/16/07, 11:16 am et DETROIT -- The 4.5-liter turbocharged diesel engine that General Motors plans to introduce in 2010 in light-duty pickups will have breakthrough technology in emissions and noise reduction, says the engine's assistant chief engineer, Jim Minneker. The new diesel is being designed to meet the most stringent federal and California emissions standards and will be available in all 50 states, Minneker said. It will use a urea injection system to control oxides of nitrogen, or NOx. But GM won't be part of th…
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C.I.B v-6s
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any real news about when this is going to be decreased significatly? 3.4L, maybe 08 will be the last year? 3.5L, be around till EP2 at least 3.8L, be fazed out after LaX dies on w-body? 3.9L, maybe dead after impala w-body dies? 4.3L, other than being the only v6 still with a manual option, why? i would like to see GM make one v-6 to the best standards it could, comparable to an LSx motor in output/cu.in.
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And that one ;)
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Low NVH for New Duramax 4500 GM's new light-duty diesel to be quiet, clean By RICHARD TRUETT | Link to Original Article @ Autoweek | Published 07/16/07, 11:16 am et DETROIT -- The 4.5-liter turbocharged diesel engine that General Motors plans to introduce in 2010 in light-duty pickups will have breakthrough technology in emissions and noise reduction, says the engine's assistant chief engineer, Jim Minneker. The new diesel is being designed to meet the most stringent federal and California emissions standards and will be available in all 50 states, Minneker said. It will use a urea injection system to control oxides of nitrogen, or NOx. But GM won't be part of the…
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just as a fun/funny thought. why not? a 2.8L v8 twin turbo with ~300 hp and torque, maybe a tad more than that if it was not tuned for economy. yes i realize the size of the engine would be kinda outlandish, ..using the 10% displacement difference, it'd take a ~3.1L CIB engine to make that power. lol a little too micro-block for you dwight? haha shoudl put out a tad more torque than the v6 of that size... rev better? damn, this is seeming totally stupid. oh well, thoughts? how about a 4.2L v12? towards 500hp? what.. it's been done?.... awwwww
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Hey all, Looking to buy a 1996-1999 Olds Eighty Eight, and want to know which tranny is better for reliability, the 4T60E in the 96-97 or the 4T65E in the 98-99? We had the 4T60 in a 1994 Trans Sport that was nothing but trouble, and have had three 4T65E vans without trouble, but I'm looking for a second opinion. Any help is appreciated.
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GM Sequel, Part II GM to build the Sequel, its hydrogen fuel-cell car, claiming it has increased its range to 300 miles and 0 to 60 mph in under 10 seconds Way back at the start of 2005, the world's largest automotive manufacturer, General Motors, showed the Sequel advanced hydrogen fuel-cell concept vehicle at the 2005 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), billing it as the culmination of US$1 billion of intensive research it had conducted into fuel cell technology. Like most show cars, the Sequel was not a working model, but now General Motors Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner has gone on record as saying "the most technologically advanced car GM has ever b…
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For years, cars have relied on (nominally) 12V Lead Acid batteries. However, is it time to leave that behind? Hybrids in general do not make economic sense to most drivers, not the Priuses of the world and certainly not the Volt. They don't make economic sense because the investment in the Hybrid power train will never be recovered for 7~13 years through fuel savings at $3 a gallon even on a Prius like vehicle. This is longer than the average ownership period for a new car buyer. This leaves the notion of owning a Hybrid something that ought to appeal only to solo car pool lane users, green image seekers, Global Warming Coolaid drinkers and people who cannot do elementar…
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of course it's a tad jumping ahead...(ls3 reveal saturday?) what will the ls3 have improved over the ls2 (other than displacement and power)? will this mean anything quickly ( by 09my) for the high value v6's? those v6's seem like a good thing for the Vue XE, the aura, g6 and the impala, for being a mid level engine. with the 08 malibu losing it's 3.5L (as of right now), will this engine continue in the "NG" Aura/G6? the impala is questionable with the zeta replacement being .."reevaluated" the 3.9L has pretty much been designated an impala (excluding the uplander) only engine, but when the 3.5L recently got the tad HP boost, why not the 3.9L? i know the 3.9…
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Ok, we know that GM's had a substantial investment into their transmissions - with the 6speed fwd and 6speed rwd just hitting the markets. The Allison transmission simply cannot be beat. For engines: 6-speed pushrods: I know that the 3.5l (as used in the Impala) and the 3.9l have been getting active displacement & variable valve timing. 6-speed DOHC: The 3.6l variant of this engine is rumored to be getting direct injection - and should push around 300hp. I haven't heard anything about the 2.8l, 3.2l. This engine was designed so that you could have different bore sizes through the use of cyl. sleeves. It can displace anywhere from 2.8l to 4.0l. I'd imagin…
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WIll installing a tuner on my 2009 Ford Ranger XLT, make a huge difference on its performance? I am planning to purchase a Superchip Tuner for my truck.
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I just counted over 50 different engines in GM's current North American lineup. I feel that this is absolutely unnecessary, and like brand proliferation does more to burden R&D, supply chain and marketing that anything else. I'll like to propose a much simpler lineup with just four (4) engines available in FWD and RWD configurations as needed. 1.4 liter I4 NA or Turbo -- 100~140hp; 95~148 lb-ft 2.0 liter I4 DI NA or Turbo -- 170~260hp; 150~260 lb-ft 3.6 liter V6 DI NA -- 288~304 hp; 270~273 lb-ft 6.2 liter V8 OHV NA or Supercharged -- 400~638hp; 395~604 lb-ft I'll also like to propose trimming down to just four (5) automatic transmissions and one (1) manua…
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GM@NAIAS GM E-Flex Press Release Chevrolet Volt Image Gallery Chevrolet Volt Press Release GM’s E-FLEX System moves the automobile toward a new electric age DETROIT – General Motors Corp. will introduce multiple propulsion systems that fit into a common chassis, using electric drive to help the world diversify energy sources and establish electricity from the grid as one of those sources. GM refers to this family of propulsion systems as the “E-flex System.” “The DNA of the automobile has not changed in more than 100 years,” said Larry Burns, GM vice president of research and development and strategic planning. “Vehicles still operate in pretty much the same fash…
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Building the Ultimate Hybrid Let’s face it, Hybrids are not about sensibilities as much as CTS-Vs are not about sensibilities. A sensible buyer will understand that a Prius does not save you any money over a Corolla and a CTS 3.6 gets you around with better comfort while burning less gas than it’s V brethren. Hybrids are about making the owners feel good. And, while CTS-V owners feel good about getting pressed to their seats, being able to carve mountain roads at highly illegal speeds should they choose to do so and secretly musing about the parody of driving to the supermarket in a 556hp rocket sled in sheep’s clothing, Hybrid owners enjoy watching the MPG gauge return …
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i'm guessing the next gen N* will have it, but will the 3.6 be getting afm anytime soon?
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Here's an in depth presentation on the LT1 Pushrod V8 by its Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter. http://media.gm.com/dld/content/Pages/presskits/us/en/Chevrolet/gen5/_jcr_content/rightpar/sectioncontainer_1/par/download/file.res/LT1%20presentation%2024OC12a.pdf This is an official GM press kit distribution; all relevant copyrights and fair usage etiquette apply. In short, the information is public domain and you may quote it or share it. But, you may not claim it as your own, you may not modify it or distort the information, and you may not use it to sell a commercial product.
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GM's 3.9L V-6 Family Grows With E85-Capable And Fuel-Saving Active Fuel Management™ Versions Chicago, IL. - Today at the Midwest Automotive Media Association meeting Ed Peper, General Manager, Chevrolet, announced General Motor's first V-6 application of fuel-saving Active Fuel Management™ on the 3.9L V-6 offered in the 2007 Chevy Impala, and E85 ethanol fuel capability on the 3.9L V-6 offered in the '07 Chevy Uplander. "The application of Active Fuel Management™ (AFM) and E85 ethanol offers customers more choices when it comes to selecting efficient, fuel-conscious vehicles," said Peper. "E85 fuel reduces the need for petroleum and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissio…
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I borrowed my grandmothers 2010 CTS wagon with the 3.0 litre V6 yesterday for a trip from central NJ to Virginia Beach, VA and back again. Approx. 650 miles in one day. The reason I had it, is because I take care of her cars for her, and its first service was due. I stopped at the auto parts store to pick up oil and a filter, and was instructed that the 3.0 in the CTS requires a full synthetic oil, preferably Mobile 1 - to the tune of $8.00 a quart, it needs 6 quarts. My question is: Is the 3.0 litre V6 that is in the CTS the same 3.0 litre that was in the Buick LaCrosse, and is in the Equinox/Terrain? If so, does the Equinox require a fully synthetic? It would see…
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Hey guys, I'm looking for some information on the following engines not included in the C&G Resource Guide (found at the forum header). The information that I am looking for is as follows: Engine Name (i.e. Ecotec 2.2L I4) Displacement (cc / ci) Configuration (i.e. DOHC 4 valves/cylinder) HP @ RPM lb-ft @ RPM Applications (models each engine is found in) Engine Code (i.e. LS2 or LK5). Here is the list of engines I'm looking for (along with any others you may find that aren't on the C&G Resource Guide: 2.0L Turbo Ecotec I4 (9-3, Solstice/Sky) 2.3L Turbo I4 (Saab 9-5) 2.9L I4 (Colorado and Canyon) 3.6L DI V6 (Aura XR and ’08 CTS) 2.4L Hybrid I4 (Aura/Vue Green Li…
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Was looking for some feedback on the pros/cons of using differing engine layouts, particularly in regards to the resulting torque curve as well as the peak power/torque numbers. The impetus behind the question are the specs of the new 2.8L I4 duramax diesel at the LA auto show (in the Colorado ZR2 concept). GM is reporting that it will be putting out 181hp at 3400rpm and 369 lb ft at 2000 rpm. Chrysler's current 3.0L V6 diesel puts out 240hp at 3600rpm and 420 lb ft at 2000rpm. What are the advantages to GM choosing to use a 2.8L I4 diesel instead of a 3.0L V6 diesel here? Displacements are very close but the V6 is producing 60 additional peak hp at only 200r…
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GM Varitec Family The Varitec Family of Engines… Replaces the Family One, Ecotec and HF V6 engine families Are designed to be most advanced, efficient and refined in their class Share a standardized 98mm Bore Centers, 88 mm Bores and 88 mm Strokes Span 1.6 to 6.4 liters with 3, 4, 6 and 12-cylinder variants Ground Breaking Technologies Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) – At low engine speeds and load, Varitec engines operate without using the spark plug to ignite the fuel-air mixture. Instead, it increases the effective compression ratio and adjust the mixture to cause spontaneous ignition very much like a diesel engine. This enables up to a 20% increa…
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when and where will this show up in GM's engines? i'd just take a guess at "09my (or before) with the v6's, because they could have the best responce for the midsize power and efficency boosts, the v8's should be close behind, w/ the 5.3 making closer to 340-350 hp any articles anyone found on this subject, that isn't the idea pdf on gm's media site? edited for a few spelling corrections
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Help please; This note in my Operator's Manual describes what my car is doing perfectly: "If your vehicle accelerates sluggishly from a stop, and/or the automatic tranxaxle does not seem to shift, a sensor that controls your electronic transaxle may not be working. Driving with these symptoms for an extended period may cause transaxle damage." My question is, How can I find and replace this sensor? Any help would be appreciated. I do not have a service manual for this car. Thanks, Dick
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is there any engine other than the 3.9 with the active intake? is there any proof or good rumors it's going to make it into more engines? side question... would that not do much if anything to inline engines power band?
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simple. one would think that relying on gears instead of chain could improve cam performance and timing. gears may require more power to run and have more friction. wear may be an issue as well. I am only aware of one engine that i know of that had gear driven overhead cam. Honda produced a VFR interceptor motorcycle that had it for awhile. It apparently was a strong performer. I am not certain how this worked over time. Remember, Honda had oval pistons in some bikes too. what does anyone know regarding gear driven cams and any advantages / disadvantages? Mostly I am thinking in the context of an OHC or DOHC motor. Wouldn't this eliminate timing chain or belt…
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The Volt is due soon and will be the top dog in GM's hybrid arsenal. Prior BAS hybrids didn't make positive market vibes, although BAS potential is good if they do it right. Vue two mode was dead. will it come back? The pickup hybrids haven't sold as well as they wanted. No Converj. Big deal? Which of GM's models would be best suited for hybrids from marketability standpoint? Even the Prius needs cheap leases to move the metal now with Toyota. Other Toyota hybrids and the Insight and such have not been taking the market by storm. GM hybrids, what's next?
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will the larger atlas 4 and 5 cyliders mean a larger 6, more to about 4.4L? and would this make closer to the tune of 310hp and roughly 290ft-lbs? factoring DI in, would this make the base v-8 ( 4.8L ) not needed at all? other than the silverado and other gmt 900's, any other possibilities of this engine configuration? any insider have any info along these lines?
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is GM working on a 5 or 6 speed auto for the delta platform? or is one allready planned from the "series" that is starting with the 6speed in the aura?
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The small block V8 has powered the Corvette and many other GM performance cars for decades. Among its advantages is its relatively compact size and modest weight compared to overhead cam engines of the same displacement. In fact, an aluminum small block like the LS3 can often be slightly lighter and smaller than a DOHC 32-valve engine of Teutonic pedigree boasting the same power output. Most of its advantages stems from the elimination of a pair of bulky and fat DOHC heads and its belt or chain drives. However, the small block is not without its demerits. The need to utilize a higher displacement to achieve comparable output to a state of the art DOHC powerplant means th…
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The SAE techbriefs is a can't miss favorite of mine to read. The April 2007 edition shows you why: http://www.sae.org/automag/techbriefs/04-2007/1-115-4-22.pdf After you read the interesting article on GM's 2.9l V6 diesel PCCI (pre-mixed charge compresion ignition) technology, scroll on down to the end of the article & read about the Viper's V10 with cam-in-cam variable valve timing. Note the quote in the tail paragraph:
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We all know all or almost all the GMT900s will get the new 6-speed autos. Everyone says 2008, they need to build up inventory. Do we know for a fact this is the plan. Is is safe to say that all or almost all GMT900s will get them in 2008 or will it be select like it was for 2007, maybe limited to LTs or SLTs, or to the 5.3 but not the 4.8? The GMT355s are another story. They need them too, but I won't go into that. I think this is the only thing "lacking" with the GM trucks. It's public perception not to mention help mileage a little and improve their quickness. If anyone has some insight of what the plan is, it would be greatly appreciated.
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GM Celebrates One-Millionth Duramax Diesel DAYTON, Ohio – General Motors Corp. (GM) announced today the production of its one-millionth Duramax V-8 turbo-diesel engine at the DMAX plant in Moraine. DMAX Ltd., a joint venture between GM and Isuzu Motors Limited, was established as a diesel engine company in 1998. GM first introduced the Duramax diesel in the U.S. in the 2001 model year and since then, customer enthusiasm for this heavy duty diesel has been outstanding. In fact, GM’s heavy duty diesel pickup market share has jumped nearly tenfold in the six years that Duramax engines have been offered. “Our Duramax diesel is one of the best in the industry,” said John…
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Okay I need help.I just picked up my Chebey 900 crew yesterday.Traded my Honda Ridgeline because of driveline issues and poor milage.Being a GM retiree I felt criminal in the Honda.So far the 900 is more than I thought.I've got the flex fuel 5.3 with the 342 for milage with 20" Texas Edition wheels. Now being a farm hick I know to pull I need a .410 or at least a .373 rear end.I am going to pull occasionaly a 3000# cargo trailer but usually I'll use the truck as a car.What I'm looking for here are some words of confidence that the truck will give me good milage and pull my trailer when I need to.This looks like a great forum and I feel like I'm home again.
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Unfortunately buying a brand new Buick is out of the question for me at the moment. I have been doing some used car shopping and found a 2003 Century that seems great. Like all Century's it has the 3100 V6. Can anyone give me some feedback on this motor? I have had other vehicles that have the old tried and true 3800... is the 3100 as good? I haven't been able to find a whole lot of info (good or bad) on it.
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just an "experiment"... say delta's get a DI 2.2 or the 2.2 is replaced by the 1.4L T .... assuming the 2.8L is too big for the platform, hypothetically do you think there would be a market big enough to build a 2.9-3.2L V6 IC-VVT DI'd OHV engine putting out ~220hp ~210ftlbs as a "sport", not a SS? obviously this is an IF they don't keep the 2.4 or don't upgrade it in the near future....
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before it's mass produced: could we see VVT like the 08 viper's engine? 3v/cylinder? potent closer to 350+hp and ~320lbft? *dreaming* a 3.2L (just a number gm hasn't made for OHV, in usa) or 3.7L (lop off 2 cylinders) V6 giving ~250HP or ~290hp respectivly and +1-2 MPG over current OHV v6 engines with ~6.5K redlines or turboed for 330hp / 360 hp just rough estimates (not using a calc for power gains) are we still going to have to wait for 3+ years for this v8 or will this tech be pushed up? ...maybe 2 years from now?
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So, I just had my battery replaced in my 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix with the 3800 in it and my SES light came on. How long should it take for the computer to reset? Or is there a way i can find the code to see if there really is something wrong with my car? I made sure the gas cap was nice and tight.
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New: LAQ 1.2 L 16V DOHC B-series, replaces 1.2 and 1.5 L SOHC engines in Gentra/Aveo (non-US), and Wuling Sunshine and Hongtu compact vans, and new van to be unveiled later. 85 hp @ 6200 rpm in cars, 108 hp @ 6000 rpm in vans. 1.4 L Dual VVT Ecotec Family 1 Gen III, replaces 1.4 L E-tec II in Aveo (Europe) final hp unavailable. LXV 1.6 L Dual VVT Ecotec Family 1 Gen III, replaces LXT 1.6L E-Tec II in Aveo. Power up from 103 to 107 hp. Essentially the same as GM Europe's Z16XER, but with less power, slightly higher compression ratio. 1.8 L Dual VVT Family 1 Gen III, replaces 1.8 L Ecotec Family 1 Gen II in Lacetti/Optra (6-speed auto also replaces ZF 4-speed). Fina…
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The LNF is a very good engine. 260hp @ 5300 rpm and 260 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm are very good numbers. BUT, they are not as good as they can be. Here's why... This engine revs to 6300 rpm, but the last 800 rpm or so does nothing but give the driver the flexibility of not shifting if he is in a corner and does not want drive train disruption at that specific time. Other than that, this is one engine that should be short shifted way shy of its redline. The KKK K04 turbo used is again, good but not the best. This is very similar to the unit used in the Audi TT 20v 1.8T (225hp version) and is a little undersized for 260 hp. The response of the engine is good, but not as good as s…
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OK, of all the GM brands, I'm least familiar with Buick powertrains in a historical sense. I've always "heard" that the 300, 340 & 350 CID V8s from the 1960s-70s were "small blocks" and had their roots in the early 1960s 215 CID V8, which was at least sometimes an aluminum engine. I also have it rolling around in my head that the modern Buick "big blocks" were intro'd for 1967 and were available in 400, 430 and 455 CID versions (1970 for the 455). So here are my questions: Is this summary essentially true? Are the 1967+ big blocks related at all to the previous nail-head V8s? How about the small blocks? Did the early Olds F85/Cutlass come with the Buick 215…
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As I understand it, this engine will use only 4 cylinders when the computer sees fit in order to save gas milage. On a Buick, the average highway MPG is estimated to be about 24. If you drove one of these engines, and you really wanted to watch your gas milage for whatever reason, would it be possible to coerce the computer to use only 4 cylinders as much as possible? For example, if you drove like grandma, would the engine use just 4 cylinders most of the time? If so, what do you estimate the fuel economy would be?
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Background Many cars now come equipped with Start/Stop. Many consumers hate having their engines turn off automatically at a stop light and coming back on when they release the brake pedal. They hate it because it reduces the life of the starter, degrades the battery, may increase wear on the engine and REDUCES REFINEMENT of their vehicles -- having the motor shudder to a stop and shuddering to life repeatedly is decidedly less refined than a smooth imperceptible idle. They hate it because it saves an imperceptible amount of fuel in most driving conditions. Most manufacturers equip cars with a Start/Stop disable button (except in atrocious cases like the 2017 Te…
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I am being given a 1969 GMC pickup truck and I don't know much about the old GM trucks. All I know is it has an inline 6 engine, auto tranny, and 2-wheel drive.
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I'd never heard of this, but found it interesting..was reading an article in Muscle Car Review about a '70 B-M Chevelle SS 454 w/a Turbo 400 transmission and Hone-O-Drive...column shift and a special floor lever for the Hone-O-Drive...pic showed a thingy between the transmission and driveshaft...some sort of aftermarket overdrive unit?
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Could, in theory, the supercharger from the 2.0L S/C Ecotec (Cobalt SC/SS, Ion Redline, et. al.), or any of the aftermarket stage 2 or stage 3's meant ofr the S/C 2.0L fit on the N/A 2.2 or 2.4 Ecotecs with very little or no modification to the mount points or TB? I would assume that all the Ecotec engines are the same on the outside, and that a retrofit installation would be somewhat direct. Are there differences in the throttle bodies and mount points that would prevent this?
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Popular mechanics just came in today, says that "GM will show an HCCI next year" thoughts?
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what is the best way to rebuild a 305 with more horse power the motor now has 170000 miles on it and when i hit the gas the oil pressure drops instead of getting higher and i want more horsepower
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http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/120/produc...minum-Heads.htm Would it be possible to put this into a 4th gen Camaro? I know all-in-all it would cost around $10,000 dollars to get it installed, but would it even fit? I was thinking of maybe a 572 before, but it would just cost way too much. Thanks in advance
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Well now its becoming apparent it might not be realistic to keep driving the LSS with its size, weight and engine requireing 93 octane So Im looking at the Chevy site and see no listings for EPA milage on any of the models. I go to the Pontiac site and I see the 2.4 powered Solstice is 20-28 EPA. Now that is no better than the LSS except I dont need to buy premium gas, and as much as I'd like a Solstice its not half the car as the Olds... So I was wondering where to find a list of GM's EPAs on various new product.....or can someone give the EPA's to me right here or make a list on a new topic for a sticky in this powertrain forum.
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All right, someone help me out here. I've got a friend of mine with a 2002 Dodge Ram 3500 4-wheel drive Cummins Turbo Diesel duallie. He's also a truck driver and currently has a Peterbuilt with a Caterpillar 3406T, but is planning to remove the Cat and swap in a Detriot Diesel 60-series in. He's wondering the feasibility and power improvements he'd see with removing the turbo from the Cummins in his Dodge and replacing it with the Caterpillar one.... I have no clue on this one y'all, so I'm open to suggestions.
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What is the recomended octane for use in these new "HF" engines
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Link: http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet...n=2&docid=17541
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A company sells both a ported throttle body and a heat resistant plastic spacer to go between the intake manifold and the engine that greatly reduces heat transfer. The combo costs a bit under $300 (after you send back a stock throttle body) and is widely known to make gains of 10+ horsepower and torque at peak, but over 20 hp/tq under the curve without any custom tuning. It seems hard to believe, but the spacer alone decreases heat soak of the intake manifold by as much as 30 degrees and is responsible for much of the gains (proven in testimonials using laser temp guns). After tuning my 3.6L Malibu and adding a cone intake, it's already making 270+ horsepower at the cran…
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How will you spec a small car engine -- such as one for the Astra or the Cobalt? If it is up to me it'll be as follows:- Displacement: 1800 cc Bore x Stroke: 88 x 74 mm Construction: Aluminum block and heads. Harmonic compensation: Twin Lanchester type balancers driven by timing chain. Compression ratio: 10.8:1 (12.8:1) Aspiration: Normally aspirated with 4 port mounted intake butterflies and trumpeted velocity stacks. Valvetrain: Chain driven DOHC 4-valve per cylinder with continuous intake/exhaust VVT Fuel injection: Direct gasoline injection with 50~150 psi variable pressure rail Maximum engine speed: 7500 rpm (8,500 rpm) Maximum piston speed: 3642 …
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anyone have insider information on what the next revised engine announce ment will be? the last 2 have been the 3.6L V6 getting DI and before that was the.... 3.9L AFM or the 2.0L turbo DI. right? will the next be an ecotec update? an LSx engine, or something else?
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I havent posted much here but i thought some of u would enjoy this car as much as i did. http://home.earthlink.net/~bzdel/index1.htm http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.p...295#post4877295 <<---track runs
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PDF Format -- Adobe Acrobat Reader Required GM 2011 Power Train Lineup -- Complete Guide
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OK, so whos got it ? Is it worth it ? Switching to a 3 cyl ? I hear roughness, out of balance and vibration ? I really believe its time to leave this V6 behind and build small alloy HF V8's in the 3-4 litre displacements. There is no time like now to begin the process, hell the R&D is nearly done with the HF V6's and OHC V8's it just needs to be applied to small displacement, small dimension & weight V8's. Everyone is crying for something class leading, who else is more qualified than GM and who else has silky smooth, small displacement v8's other than the exotics ? OK, so shoot me, but tell me what you think first ?
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Thought I'd put that back up ^_^
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Flint, MI — General Motors Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner today announced that the company will invest $370 million in the U.S. to build a new manufacturing plant for its global 4-cylinder engines in Flint, Mich. The plant will begin production in the U.S. in 2010, and will be the exclusive manufacturing facility in North America to produce the Chevrolet Volt's range extending engine. The investment in Flint is one of several that have been announced at U.S. plants in the past 10 years, adding up to over a $9 billion total investment in Michigan and more than $42 billion in the United States. … Full releases, photos and video at AutoReport Family …
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I found this in the Powertrain guides... ------------------------------- Northstar 4.6L V8 4565 cc / 279 ci DOHC 4 valves/cyl 275 HP @ 5600 RPM 290 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM Buick Lucerne LD8 Northstar 4.6L V8 4565 cc / 279 ci DOHC 4 valves/cyl 275 HP @ 5200 RPM 292 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM Cadillac DTS LD8 Northstar 4.6L V8 4565 cc / 279 ci DOHC 4 valves/cyl 291 HP @ 6000 RPM 286 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM Cadillac DTS L37 Northstar 4.6L V8 4565 cc / 279 ci DOHC 4 valves/cyl 320 HP @ 6400 RPM 315 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM Cadillac SRX, Cadillac STS LH2 Northstar 4.6L V8 4565 cc / 279 ci DOHC 4 valves/cyl 320 HP @ 6400 RPM 310 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM Cadillac XLR LH2 -------------------------…
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any known plans to put these trannies in passenger vehicles? ... we know they're going into the gmt900s and probably the NG vue... is this going to be an option for larger engines over the BAS system?
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So I searched Google and found some stuff on the LS3 in the '08 Corvettes and got some interesting stuff... They're dynoing bone stock around 385 RWHP. CAI adds 10-12 WHP, headers are another 40 WHP, and a cam is about 60 more WHP. The heads can be ported to flow about 10% better than the 320 cfm they do stock. A Procharger is helping significantly with 150 WHP and 120 ft-lb extra on only 5-6 psi (for bone stock engines). So if I'm reading this right... upgrade your Camaro SS's lower end, add some loads of money and work, get a tune, and dyno in well over 600 WHP.
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GM's Unprecedented Launch of 6spd Transmissions Shifts into High Gear PONTIAC, Mich. - Transmission engineers at General Motors Corp. have given new meaning to the term "overdrive." By using high-tech computerized tools, they launched nine new fuel-saving six-speed transmission models - the industry's largest lineup - in just four short years. Furthermore, their use of this technology has shaved as much as six months and $15 million from the typical transmission development process. GM transmission engineers use sophisticated math modeling, among other advanced tools, to not only design the transmission components, but also to predict and test their reliability, analy…
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There has been much confusion and misunderstanding as to what twin scroll turbos do and why they are used. First of all let's get a few things out of the way. Having two scrolls in the turbine housing:- Does not make the turbocharger itself more efficient or more responsive Having two scrolls have nothing to do with optmizing one for low speed and one for high speed flow In fact, having two scrolls introduce additional passage restrictions to the turbocharger and reduces its turbine efficiency slightly. Twin scroll turbos do not benefit all engine configurations So why are twin scroll turbos used? Well, they are used to solve an exhaust problem that ma…
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GM inaugurates new engine plant in southern China Associated Press | Link to Original Article @ DetNews SHANGHAI, China -- General Motors Corp. inaugurated a new engine plant at its minicar factory SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co. in southern China on Monday. The 2 billion yuan ($263 million) new engine plant, adjacent to the factory in Liuzhou, will have a capacity of 300,000 units a year and begin production of 1.1-liter and 1.2-liter engines in August, GM said in a statement. The new engine plant will facilitate new product development at the minicar factory, which now buys engines and related parts from outside suppliers, the company said. The engines will be used …
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It looks like GM has finally found a solution to powertrain diversity, I saw this transmission at NAIAS and was surprized to see how small it was. Main reason is the is no drive shaft assembly, now this transmission can easily be mated to a FWD or AWD without any problems. I have pics and will post them soon.
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when the improved 2.2L is supposed to be used in the 09 'balt, other than the g5 (if it's alive), will this engine be in more vehicles than delta immediately? hopefully it makes good numbers, and if BAS is still used, will be used instead of the 2.4L to get another point or 2 in combined mileage. anymore info on this topic?
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I was looking for info about the G6's manual transmission, and I couldn't find FGP anywhere. I found one reference that FGP is Fiat-GM Powertrain. Is this true? If it is, could this be why the G6 is losing the manual transmission, since this is to be gone by December 2007?
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Seeking to tap Dwight's knowledge here..... In terms of engineering and manufacturing costs and tradeoffs, technology vs. technology.....I want to throw these scenarios out there and welcome others to throw out some scenarios of competing powertrain details for evaluation..... Or also in terms of weight and design and performance. On the Cruze for example. The 1.4t does not have DI. Yet it has turbo. In terms of providing the most power and fuel economy for the projected sell prices, was the turbo "in lieu" of DI? i.e. was the turbo and DI about the same cost but the turbo provided more power and FE for the same price? Likewise, A car with a V8 and rear drive o…
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GM Electra – Performance Hybrid Module The Electra module is a hybrid drive train system that can be added to existing GM RWD drive trains. It consists of a drop in rear differential replacement which includes a pair of highly compact 30hp permanent magnet motor/generators and a 1.5 kWh Lithium-Ion battery pack which fits in place of the spare tire well. More than just fuel economy While “green” buyers and individuals who subscribe to the global warming hypothesis may find buying a hybrid a worthwhile investment, anyone who does the math can see that at $4 a gallon it’ll take an average driver 6 to 12 years to just break even on an investment in a hybrid drive train…
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I have a rented Monte Carlo for the Easter weekend with a OHV V6 with VVT (variable valve timing). Both the 3500 and 3900 in the MC/Impala have VVT as of this year. How does this system work? Is it an electronic chip? Can it be expected to function trouble free for a long time? The whole concept sounds complicated. Care to shed light on VVT if you know it /understand it?
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courtesy of Texas Speed & Performance:
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Last year on GM's powertrain site there was a reference to a new GM designed six speed manual transmission for rear wheel drive cehicles that would share parts with the existing 6 speed automatic. Does anyone know anything about the status of this? Is it still going to happen or not? Found a reference to it here: http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_...83/ai_106733133
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A New Internet Stop for GM Performance Parts DETROIT – GM Performance Parts (GMPP) is unleashing a new power – and instead of delivering it in a crate, this power is delivered on the web at GMPP’s all-new website, www.gmperformanceparts.com. As the leader in providing high performance solutions to the automotive aftermarket, GMPP is extending its horsepower expertise to this newly launched website created by advertising agency, Leo Burnett Detroit. “Over the past several years we’ve introduced some exciting new products, like the 350/290 HP, the ZZ572 and the LS7,” said Lisa Reffett, marketing manager, GM Performance Parts. “It seems only fitting that our website sho…
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Is there much feedback on the 4L60E auto trans on spinning the splines out of the clutch basket resulting in no 2,4th or overdrive and no reverse?
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Only pictures I can find of these High Value 3.5L/3.9L V6s show the engine as installed, complete with that darned plastic cover that hides the intake manifold detail...
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For your reference, click here to see which General Motors engines are SAE-certified.
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I have a '99 Silverado Z71 with the Vortec 5300 - awesome engine. I have never had any problems with my truck and has served me faithfully from the day I bought it at roughly 144,000 miles until today 168,000. I have put a flowmaster exhaust system on there and have swapped the stock airfilter for a K&N filter. This past summer I bought a Hypertech Power II Programmer for my truck with dual fuel technology. I programmed my truck to run best on 87 octane, for the transmission to have harder shifts to extend trans life, and I reset the governor to 128 mph (my tires' max speed rating). Ever since I reprogrammed my truck there has been a slight rattle behind the driv…
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We know right now the 2.0L Ecotec SIDI Turbo and the 3.6L are getting DI, do we also know at the moment which engines will be getting DI as well?
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Dwight, i found it. Base 4.3-liter V-6 rated 285 horsepower at 5,300 rpm, 297 pounds-feet of torque at 5,300 rpm (297 hp, 330 lbs.-ft. using E85 fuel). Optional 5.3-liter V-8 rated 355 hp at 5,600 rpm, 383 lbs.-ft. at 5,600 rpm (380 hp, 416 lbs.-ft. on E85). will the lt1 have an e-85 rating of ~490hp.....for track performance fun?
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the new specs show adjusted redlines... 6400 RPM for the 4 6000 RPM for the 9 and the power in the aura is also in the g6's 224 hp and 220 lbft from media.gm the bu has a 217hp & lbft rating the impala and MC didn't get this slightly more powerful engine.... think it's from quanity demand or would they have to get them recertified if they changed the engine?
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I'm just wondering here.... What would happen if we contracted the nice folks over at Catepillar to build a diesel for Chevy and GMC trucks? I know that they already have an engine avialable for the M/D and H/D (as in 4500-9500 series) but what about the 3/4-ton and 1-ton trucks, can't they get a Cat under the hood too? Thoughts, questions, and no I'm not bashing the Duramax in anyway, its a great diesel.
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i bet some performance parts'll be out by early 07 to boost power to about 270hp or more? or will "this" be an option on the 08 model, if the cadillac gets DI and making more like 280hp in the next year. any ideas on this, inside info?
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I can't find the weight figures on any of the ecotec engines, help me.
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Testing GM's `Sequel' Fuel-cell concept vehicle peppy, smooth, silent But fuel tanks, batteries make it unusually heavy Sep. 25, 2006. 01:00 AM LINDSAY BROOKE NEW YORK TIMES NEW YORK—If an afternoon behind the wheel of General Motors' latest prototype hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle, the Sequel, is any indication, powertrains of the future will not feel much different from the engines that drive today's cars and trucks. By a seat-of-the-pants evaluation, the Sequel feels reasonably peppy; acceleration is smooth and nearly silent. And it is capable of reaching 90 miles an hour, said Mohsen Shabana, chief engineer for the Sequel program and my passenger. More important…
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The 2.0 Liter LNF is a nice little engine in turbocharged form. But as a base engine on a small car like the upcoming Cruze it may not exactly be the right prescription. However, the 2.0 liter block can form the basis of a nice little engine designed for economy instead of performance. And one of the ways we can optimize it for gas sipping duty is to incorporate Part-Time Atkinson Cycle operation using cam switching hardware already tested on the HCCI concept 2.2 engines. Since the engine block and most components are shared with the LNF it also reduces costs and inventory if the vehicle will also have a turbocharged high performance stable mate. Atkinson Cycle (and i…
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I have a gm transmission that appears to be some type of 350 turbo it is marked with an MV3. I am trying to rebuild this tranny but cant seem to find these letter designations. Any help or info is greatly appreciated.
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General Motors will inaugurate its newly built engine plant at Talegon on November12th 2010. The new flexi-engine plant, is the first of its kind and can produce both petrol and diesel engines. The commercial production of the New Talegon Engine Plant will commence on November 1st of this year. GM has invested $230 million in this plant which has the annual capacity of 1.6 lakh engines. GM's new engine plant will manufacture four engine variants. The first engine variant will be a 1 L engine that will power GM's Beat car. Beat will be the first car model to get a locally made diesel engine from GM. Chevrolet Beat diesel will be launched during the first quarter of next …
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I have a 2000 Pontiac Montana and a few weeks ago my transmission (4T65E) failed so I replaced it with a transmission out of a 2003 Pontiac Aztec. As far as I can tell the final drive / gear ratios are the same, but I could be mistaken. I am getting a fault code of P1810 (TFP position sensor) from the PCM and it is also getting torque lockup occasionally. Apparently sometime in 2002 the TFP assembly was updated (TSB #020730050) and I am concerned that my PCM need to be reprogrammed to accommodate this change. The transmission is in what I presume limp mode and I don’t get top gear. Although on one particular day (just as the first fault code first registered) it w…
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Slipstream Drive The Slipstream Drive is primary propulsion pack for the Chevrolet Slipstream diesel-electric hybrid. It combines the most efficient internal combustion engine with innovative energy recovery measures to achieve a 75 mpg fuel efficiency target without the inconvenience of a plug in. The power train is also designed from the outset to be roughly half the cost of the Voltec powertrain – through halving the number of electric motors and quartering the battery capacity. The Slipstream drive is designed to be more refined than conventional diesel propulsion by eliminating idle operation of the diesel engine. The diesel engine is coupled directly to the 9-sp…
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Larger-Displacement 2.9L and 3.7L Vortec Inline Engines Deliver More Power PONTIAC, Mich. - For the 2007 model year, GM's popular midsize trucks - Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon - as well as the HUMMER H3 SUV, feature new, larger-displacement inline four- and five-cylinder engines. The new Vortec 2.9L I-4 and Vortec 3.7L I-5 deliver more horsepower and torque than the engines they replace, giving the vehicles increased performance. The Vortec 2.9L DOHC four-cylinder with variable valve timing (VVT) replaces the previous 2.8L four-cylinder and delivers 185 horsepower (138 kW) and 190 lb.-ft. of torque (258 Nm).* The Vortec 3.7L DOHC five-cylinder with VVT replaces t…
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