The Old Guy Posted March 13, 2001 Share Posted March 13, 2001 I had a gent ask me the other day which GM engines were the best in the last ten years , and I am stumped. I have some chouces, but I need help. <P> My choices so far are:<P>1 Gen 2 3800 V6<BR>2 Northstar <BR>3 New Vortec inline 6<BR>4 ZZ4 V8<BR>5 Vortec 6000<P> HELP !!!!!!!!<BR> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2001 Share Posted March 14, 2001 My personal favorites are:<P>5.7 liter Vortec 255hp V-8 (got one in my '99 GMC 35,000 mi.)<P>Series II 3.8 liter V-6 (got one in the wife's '95 Bonneville 86,000 mi.)<P>Have yet to put a dime into either one. (*knock* *knock* on wood) <BR><P>------------------<BR>Scott<P>Visit my 1962 Buick Site "<A HREF="http://advancedthrust.com" TARGET=_blank>Advanced Thrust</A>" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2001 Share Posted March 14, 2001 Excuse me, but I don't think the nailhead has been made in the last ten years. Have they really made engines after the nailhead was dropped? I've been wondering what all this commotion is about! <P>------------------<BR>buickfam@aol.com<BR>Life long Buick Fan.<BR>1965 Skylark H/T<BR>1965 Gran Sport Convertible<BR>1948 Chevy Pickup with 401 Buick.<BR>"Fan of most anything that moves human beings" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2001 Share Posted March 14, 2001 I would have to agree with the choice of the new inline 6. Imagine one of those in an early 50's Chevy fastback or Corvette! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldtimer Posted March 14, 2001 Share Posted March 14, 2001 i would say the 320 or 455......... wait what year is it ?!?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted March 14, 2001 Author Share Posted March 14, 2001 C'mon Martinsr , the nail head was a great engine, but technology has made it obsolete. I have run nail heads for years ,and some of the new stuff blows them away. I will admit that there is nothing prettier than a dressed 425 ,but HP wise they can't run with the new engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 15, 2001 Share Posted March 15, 2001 Just think what a 425 with todays cam, fuel and computer spark control technology could do in a no smog true 100+ octane world. Wouldn't it be nice. My pick, the Tonowanda 454 gas and 366 propane JIM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 15, 2001 Share Posted March 15, 2001 What do you guys think is the best looking engine of all time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 15, 2001 Share Posted March 15, 2001 Best looking.......<P>#1 Full dress nailhead with six twos.<BR>#2 302 Jimmy six with a Wayne Fisher 12 port head. <BR>#3 Crowler injected 427 Chevy. <BR><P>------------------<BR>buickfam@aol.com<BR>Life long Buick Fan.<BR>1965 Skylark H/T<BR>1965 Gran Sport Convertible<BR>1948 Chevy Pickup with 401 Buick.<BR>"Fan of most anything that moves human beings" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldtimer Posted March 15, 2001 Share Posted March 15, 2001 in no specific order........<BR>348/409 with 3 2's<BR>392 hemi with 6 2's<BR>320 with 6 1's<BR>oooo tommy ivo's "showboat" with 4 nailheads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 15, 2001 Share Posted March 15, 2001 Stock "Wildcat 445" 401 Nailhead 4bbl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 16, 2001 Share Posted March 16, 2001 1. a Roots-blown 455.<BR>2. mechanical fuel-injected 426 hemi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 18, 2001 Share Posted March 18, 2001 I want to add... <BR>1. Straight 8 Buicks<BR>2. Flathead Fords.<BR>3. 322-364 Nailhead with finned spark plug covers, valve covers, valley cover, and air cleaner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 18, 2001 Share Posted March 18, 2001 This is for Martinsr:<P>The <B>Small Block Chevy</B>.<P><I>Every</I> car should have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 18, 2001 Share Posted March 18, 2001 In about 1957 an FI 283 or a Full dress 327 with tri power is a great looking motor. I still like to see them, with script finned Vette valve covers and six twos. <P>It's the TPI 350 "crate" (gag) motors that GET ME ALL RILED UP!!! NOW DON'T GET ME STARTED!! <P>Ok, Ok, let me get a little back rub.......ah..... that's better. <P>------------------<BR>buickfam@aol.com<BR>Life long Buick Fan.<BR>1965 Skylark H/T<BR>1965 Gran Sport Convertible<BR>1948 Chevy Pickup with 401 Buick.<BR>"Fan of most anything that moves human beings" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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