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It’s always exciting and refreshing to buy a brand new car. You know what you’re getting. There are new technologies and features. A factory warranty and potential extended warranty options provide peace of mind. However, there’s a major drawback if you’re on a budget. You can’t buy a whole lot of performance with a brand…
While the LT2 has only been around for a limited period of time, a number of issues have arisen. The engine has already had a number of cases of broken valve springs, transmission problems, broken hydrocarbon pads, and crank issues. We aren’t going to call any of these problems “common” yet but there is some…
The Northstar engine is a family of GM engines produced from 1993 until 2011. From a technology standpoint the engine was extremely advanced and well ahead of its time. This lead it to winning a few “best engine” awards but the use of new technology resulted in quite a few problems and reliability issues. Furthermore,…
GM’s LS6 engine is built off of the LS1 – which was known to have a few weak points and problems. It did however get a number of upgrades to the heads, intake manifold, block, and a number of other smaller components. So the question is, is the LS6 more reliable? Fortunately, all of these…
The 2.2 Ecotec might not be an engine for performance enthusiasts, but it’s a reliable, fuel efficient, and affordable engine. These engines are capable of making it beyond 250,000 without any major problems when properly maintained. Despite its stout reliability, the 2.2 Ecotec still does suffer from some common problems, albeit very few. The engine…
GM’s LFX engine was the successor to the LLT, which had a terrible reputation for reliability. Timing chain failure would cause catastrophic engine damage. Unfortunately, some of these problems did transfer over to the LFX engine but were eventually fixed. The LFX engine suffers from oil consumption issues, water pump failure, timing chain issues, and…
Producing 405hp and 400lb-ft. of torque, the LS6 was pretty stout from the factory for it’s time. However, for us American Muscle folks looking for more power, a traditional cold air intake system might be on your mind. While these LS6 engines can handle a ton of power they aren’t quite as easily modified as…
GM’s 5.7L LT1 engine was released in 1991 and was the predecessor to the first official LS engine, the LS1. Fortunately, the LT1 engine is more reliable than its successor. These engines are very reliable and suffer from very few serious problems. However, it still does have its issues. The LT1 is known to experience…
Built with an all aluminum block the lightweight nature and strength of the engine make the LS1 a popular engine for performance modifications and swaps, capable of producing significant power with simple bolt-on modifications. Nothing beats power and reliability so let’s discuss some common problems with the LS1 that can be addressed to build a…
The epitome of the 60’s muscle car era was Chevy’s 427 engine. A big-block 7.0L V8 that produced more power than a lot of engines do, even in todays modern engine world. These beasts powered the legendary Camaro and Corvette’s of the time and are still highly desirable today. Some even fetch multi-million dollar prices…
The GM 2.4L Ecotec engine made its debut in 2006 and remained in production through 2019. The engine offers a respectable 164-182 horsepower given its small NA design. It’s also an efficient engine that offers good fuel economy. However, no engine is perfect and there aren’t any exceptions here. In this article, we discuss a…
GM released the 2.0 LTG Ecotec engine in 2013 in the Cadillac ATS and Chevrolet Malibu. The engine then made its way in a handful of other models, including the 2.0T Camaro. It offers a good overall balance of power, reliability, and fuel efficiency. However, the engine is still prone to some problems including the…
