V6 Chevy 90 degree engines
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==Displacements== | ==Displacements== | ||
There were three displacements of the Chevy V6: | There were three displacements of the Chevy V6: | ||
| − | + | #200 cid (3.4L), it is basically 3/4 of the 267 cid SBC V8. Made 1978–'79. | |
| − | + | #229 cid (3.8L)- not to be confused with the Buick-derived 3.8L 231 cid V6). It is 3/4 of the 305 SBC V8. Made 1980-'84. | |
| − | + | #4.3L (262 cid) is 3/4 of the SBC 350 and as such, shares some of the parts and dimensions with the 350. Made 1985-2014. The 1992 model year saw the first use of a balance shaft; all 1995-present 4.3L V6 engines are equipped with a balance shaft. The 4.3L V6 got a revised cylinder head in 1996 with specs much like the SBC V8 [[Vortec L31 cylinder head]]. | |
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| + | The 4.3L V6 has the advantages of far better availability, a larger displacement and larger bore diameter than the 200 cid or 229 cid V6. It also enjoys better aftermarket support. For these reasons, the 4.3L Chevy V6 is the preferred engine for performance use. | ||
==Bore and stroke== | ==Bore and stroke== | ||
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