Nissan 3.3 Engine Problems The Nissan 3.3 VG33E engine was produced from 1996 to 2004. It's a very old school SOHC V6 engine that uses a strong cast iron engine block and steel rods. Unfortunately, the Nissan VG33E engine is underpowered - by modern standards - with 170 to 180 horsepower. It is, however, a strong engine that offers good reliability and longevity. Then again, … [Read more...] about The 4 Most Common Nissan VG33E 3.3 V6 Engine Problems
Ford Mustang GT 5.0 Coyote Upgraded Intake Guide
Ford Mustang 5.0 Coyote Cold Air Intake In our 5.0 Coyote performance modification guide, we discussed the benefit of upgrading to a performance intake. This guide will expand on the benefits and performance improvements from upgraded intake systems as well as lay out a few of our favorite intake options for the 5.0 Coyote. Generally speaking, making more horsepower … [Read more...] about Ford Mustang GT 5.0 Coyote Upgraded Intake Guide
Mercedes M113 V8 Engine Problems, Reliability, Specs
Mercedes-Benz M113 Engine The Mercedes M113 engine family made its debut in 1997. It's available as a 4.3, 5.0, 5.4, and 5.4L supercharged engine. Power varies from 275 to 574 horsepower - impressive numbers for its era. Some even consider the M113 among the brands best engines. However, no engine is perfect and there aren't any exceptions here. In this article, we discuss … [Read more...] about Mercedes M113 V8 Engine Problems, Reliability, Specs
The 4 Most Common Dodge 5.2 Magnum Engine Problems
Launched in 1992, the 5.2 Magnum is a naturally aspirated 5.2L V8 engine produced by Chrysler. The engine was predominantly used in Dodge trucks and Jeep Grand Cherokee's from 1992 until 2003 when it was replaced by the Hemi. The 5.2 Magnum is also commonly referred to as the 318 Magnum due to its 318 cubic inches of displacement. However, the 318 Magnum is not to be … [Read more...] about The 4 Most Common Dodge 5.2 Magnum Engine Problems
The 3 Most Common Nissan VK56DE 5.6 V8 Engine Problems
Nissan VK56DE Engine Problems The Nissan VK56DE is a 5.6L V8 engine that made its debut in 2004. It actually shares a similar design to that of the smaller V6 VQ35DE. Nissan 5.6L engines are best known for their use in the Nissan Titan, Pathfinder, Armada, and Infiniti QX56 models. With 305 to 320 horsepower the VK56DE is a capable performer. It also offers a fair balance of … [Read more...] about The 3 Most Common Nissan VK56DE 5.6 V8 Engine Problems