Car Engines

• 3.0L V-6 (L81) - Saturn L Series - option

Type:

2.0L I-4 supercharged

Displacement:

1998 cc (122 ci)

Compression ratio:

9.5:1

Valve configuration:

dual overhead camshafts (4 valves per cylinder)

Assembly site:

Kaiserslautern, Germany

Valve lifters:

hydraulic roller finger follower

Firing order:

1 - 3 - 4 - 2

Bore x stroke:

86 x 86 mm

Fuel system:

sequential fuel injection with high pressure (56 psi)

Horsepower:

205 hp (153 kw) @ 5600 rpm

Torque:

200 lb-ft (271 Nm) @ 4400 rpm

Fuel shut off:

6500 rpm

Emissions controls:

three-way catalyst

Applications:

Saturn ION Red Line

Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged

MATERIALS

Block:

cast aluminum with cast iron cylinder liners

Cylinder head:

cast aluminum

Intake manifold:

aluminum

Exhaust manifold:

cast iron

Crankshaft:

forged steel with induction hardened fillet

Camshaft:

cast iron

Connecting rods:

forged steel

Additional features:

extended life platinum spark plugs

extended life coolant

electronic throttle control

Type:

2.2L I-4

Displacement:

2189 cc (134 ci)

Compression ratio:

10.0:1

Valve configuration:

dual overhead camshafts (4 valves per cylinder)

Assembly site:

Tonawanda, N.Y.

Kaiserslautern, Germany

Spring Hill, Tenn.

Valve lifters:

hydraulic roller finger follower

Firing order:

1 - 3 - 4 - 2

Bore x stroke:

86.00 x 94.60mm

Fuel system:

sequential fuel injection

Horsepower:

140 hp (104 kw) @ 5600 rpm (Grand Am/Sunfire, L300 [estimate], Cavalier/Malibu Classic)

143 hp (107 kw) @ 5600 rpm (VUE)

140 hp (104 kw) @ 5700 rpm (ION)

144 hp (107 kw) @ 5600 (Malibu)

145 hp (108kW) @ 5400 rpm (Cobalt)

Torque:

150 lb.-ft. (203 Nm) @ 4000 rpm (Grand Am/Sunfire, L300 [estimate], Cavalier/Malibu Classic

145 lb.-ft. (197 Nm) @ 4400 rpm (ION)

152 lb.-ft. (206 Nm) @ 4000 rpm (VUE)

155 lb-ft (210 Nm) @ 4000 prm (Cobalt/Malibu)

Fuel shut off:

6500 rpm

Emissions controls:

evaporative system

catalytic converter

exhaust gas recirculation (Opels, Vauxhalls)

positive crankcase ventilation

Applications:

Saturn L-Series (base)

Saturn ION (base)

Saturn VUE (base)

Pontiac Grand Am (base)

Pontiac Sunfire

Chevrolet Cavalier

Chavrolet Cobalt (base)

Chevrolet Malibu (base)

Chevrolet Malibu Classic

MATERIALS

Block:

cast aluminum

Cylinder head:

cast aluminum

Intake manifold:

composite

Exhaust manifold:

high silicon molybdenum

cast nodular iron

Crankshaft:

cast nodular iron

Camshaft:

cast nodular iron

Connecting rods:

forged powder metal

Additional features:

extended life spark plugs

extended life coolant

electronic throttle control (VUE, Malibu, ION , Cobalt)

unitized exhaust manifold/catalyst (Malibu)

Type:

2.8L V-6

Displacement:

2792 cc (170 ci)

Compression ratio:

10.0:1

Valve configuration:

dual overhead camshafts (4 valves per cylinder)

Assembly site:

St. Catharines, Ontario

Valve lifters:

roller follower with hydraulic lash adjusters

Firing order:

1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6

Bore x stroke:

89 x 74.8 mm

Fuel system:

sequential fuel injection

Horsepower:

210 hp (156 kw) @ 6500 rpm (CTS)

Torque:

195 lb-ft (265 Nm) @ 3200 rpm (CTS)

Fuel shut off:

7000 rpm auto, 7200 rpm manual

Emissions controls:

evaporative system
dual catalytic converters
positive crankcase ventilation

Applications:

Cadillac CTS

MATERIALS

Block:

sand-cast aluminum (319) with cast-In iron bore liners

Cylinder head:

cast aluminum (319 semi permanent mold)

Intake manifold:

aluminum (319 Upper, 356T6 Lower)

Exhaust manifold:

high-silicon moly cast iron

Main bearing caps:

sintered steel (CU infiltrated)

Crankshaft:

forged steel (1038V)

Camshaft:

cast nodular iron

Connecting rods:

sinterforged steel

Additional features:

four-cam continuously variable cam phasing with internal exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
pressure-actuated piston cooling jets
torque-based engine management system
secondary throat cut inlet ports
fuel rail w/ internal pressure damper
Internal front cover damper plates
cartridge-style oil filter
extended life spark plugs
extended life coolant
extended-life accessory belts
oil level sensor

Type:

3.0L V-6 (L81)

Displacement:

2962 cc (181 ci)

Compression ratio:

10.0:1

Valve configuration:

dual overhead camshafts (4 valves per cylinder)

Assembly site:

Ellesmere Port, England

Valve lifters:

direct acting hydraulic

Firing order:

1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6

Bore x stroke:

86 x 85mm

Fuel system:

sequential fuel injection

Horsepower:

182 hp (136 kw) @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

184 lb-ft (249 Nm) @ 3600 rpm

Fuel shut off:

6600 rpm

Emissions controls:

catalytic converter

start catalytic converter

air assisted injectors

Applications:

Saturn L-Series (option)

MATERIALS

Block:

cast iron

Cylinder head:

cast aluminum

Intake manifold:

cast aluminum

Exhaust manifold:

sheet metal

Main bearing caps:

cast iron

Crankshaft:

cast iron

Camshaft:

cast iron

Connecting rods:

cast iron

Additional features:

extended life spark plugs

extended life coolant coil at plug

electronic throttle control

Type:

3.1L V-6 (LG8)

Displacement:

3136 cc (191 ci)

Compression ratio:

9.6:1

Valve configuration:

overhead valves (2 valves per cylinder)

Assembly site:

Tonawanda, N.Y.

Valve lifters:

hydraulic roller

Firing order:

1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6

Bore x stroke:

89.00 x 84.00 mm

Fuel system:

sequential fuel injection

Horsepower:

175 hp (131 kw) @ 5200 rpm

Torque:

195 lb-ft (264 Nm) @ 4000 rpm

Fuel shut off:

6000 rpm

Emissions controls:

evaporative system

catalytic converter

positive crankcase ventilation

exhaust gas recirculation

Applications:

Buick Century (base)

MATERIALS

Block:

cast iron

Cylinder head:

cast aluminum

Intake manifold:

cast aluminum

Exhaust manifold:

high silicon molybdenum

cast nodular iron

Main bearing caps:

powder metal (1,2,3)

cast iron (4)

Crankshaft:

cast iron

Camshaft:

assembled steel

Connecting rods:

forged steel

Additional features:

extended life spark plugs

extended life coolant

Engine Oil Live Monitor (EOLM)

Type:

3.4L V-6 (LA1 )

Displacement:

3350 cc (204 ci)

Compression ratio:

9.5:1

Valve configuration:

overhead valves (2 valves per cylinder)

Assembly site:

Tonawanda, N.Y. (car/truck)

Ramos Arizpe, Mexico (truck)

Valve lifters:

hydraulic roller

Firing order:

1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6

Bore x stroke:

92.00 x 84.00mm

Fuel system:

sequential fuel injection

Horsepower:

180 hp (134 kw) @ 5200 rpm (Impala/Monte Carlo)

175 hp (131 kw) @ 4700 rpm (Grand Am GT)

170 hp (127 kw) @ 4700 rpm (Grand Am)

185 hp (138 kw) @ 5200 rpm (Venture, Montana/Aztek, Rendezvous, Silhouette)

Torque:

205 lb-ft (278 Nm) @ 4000 rpm (Grand Am GT, Impala/ MonteCarlo)

200 lb-ft (271 Nm) @ 4000 rpm (Grand Am)

210 lb-ft (285 Nm) @ 4000 rpm (Venture, Montana/Aztek, Rendezvous, Silhouette)

Fuel shut off:

6000 rpm

Emissions controls:

evaporative system

catalytic converter

exhaust gas recirculation (not Aztek/Rendezvous)

positive crankcase ventilation

Applications:

Chevrolet Monte Carlo (base)

Chevrolet Impala (base)

Pontiac Grand Am (option)

Chevrolet Venture

Pontiac Montana

Pontiac Aztek

Buick Rendezvous (base)

MATERIALS

Block:

cast iron

Cylinder head:

aluminum

Intake manifold:

cast aluminum

Exhaust manifold:

high silicon molybdenum

cast nodular iron

Main bearing caps:

powder metal (1,2,3)

cast iron (4)

Crankshaft:

cast iron

Camshaft:

assembled steel

Connecting rods:

forged steel

Additional features:

extended life spark plugs

extended life coolant

Engine Oil Live Monitor (EOLM)

Type:

3.5L V-6 (LX9)

Displacement:

3498 cc (213 ci)

Compression ratio:

9.8:1

Valve configuration:

overhead valves (2 valves per cylinder)

Assembly site:

Ramos Arizpe, Mexico

Valve lifters:

hydraulic roller

Firing order:

1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6

Bore x stroke:

94 x 84 mm

Fuel system:

sequential fuel injection

Horsepower:

200 @ 5200 rpm

Torque (lb-ft):

220 @ 4400 rpm

Fuel shut off:

6000 rpm

Emissions controls:

evaporative system

catalytic converter

exhaust gas recirculation

positive crankcase ventilation

Applications:

Chevrolet Malibu

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx

Pontiac G6 Sedan

Block:

cast iron

Cylinder head:

aluminum

Intake manifold:

cast aluminum

Exhaust manifold:

high silicon molybdenum

cast nodular iron

Main bearing caps:

powder metal (1,2,3)

cast iron (4)

Crankshaft:

steel

Camshaft:

assembled steel

Connecting rods:

forged powder metal

Additional features:

extended life spark plugs

extended life coolant

Oil Life System

Type:

3.8L V-6 (L26)

3.8L V-6 (L36)

Displacement:

3791 cc (231 ci)

Compression ratio:

9.4:1

Valve configuration:

overhead valves (2 valves per cylinder)

Assembly site:

Flint, Mich.

Valve lifters:

hydraulic roller

Firing order:

1 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2

Bore x stroke:

96.52 x 86.36mm

Fuel system:

sequential fuel injection

Horsepower:

205 hp (153 kw) @ 5200 rpm (Park Avenue /LeSabre, Bonneville)

200 hp (149 kw) @ 5200 rpm (Monte Carlo/Impala, Grand Prix, LaCrosse/Allure)

Torque:

230 lb-ft (311 Nm) @ 4000 rpm (Park Avenue/LeSabre, Bonneville, Grand Prix, LaCrosse/Allure)

225 lb-ft (305 Nm) @ 4000 rpm (Monte Carlo/Impala)

Fuel shut off:

6000 rpm

Emissions controls:

evaporative system 

catalytic converter 

exhaust gas recirculation 

positive crankcase ventilation

Applications:

Chevrolet Monte Carlo/Impala (option) (L36)

Pontiac Bonneville (base) (L36)

Pontiac Grand Prix (base) (L26)

Buick LeSabre (base) (L36)

Buick Park Avenue (base) (L36)

Buick LaCrosse/Alure (base) (L26)

MATERIALS

Block:

cast iron

Cylinder head:

cast iron

Intake manifold:

cast aluminum lower

Exhaust manifold:

high silicon molybdenum

cast nodular iron (left)

tubular stainless steel (right)

Main bearing caps:

powder metal

Crankshaft:

cast iron

Camshaft:

steel

Connecting rods:

powder metal

Additional features:

extended life spark plugs

extended life coolant

oil level sensor

GM Oil Life System (GMOLS)

Type:

3.8L V-6 (L32)

3.8L V-6 (L67)

Displacement:

3791 cc (231 ci)

Compression ratio:

8.5:1

Valve configuration:

overhead valves (2 valves per cylinder)

Assembly site:

Flint, Mich.

Valve lifters:

hydraulic roller

Firing order:

1 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2

Bore x stroke:

96.52 x 86.36mm

Fuel system:

sequential fuel injection

Horsepower:

260 hp (194 kw) @ 5400 rpm (L32)

240 hp (179 kw) @ 5200 rpm (L67)

Torque:

280 lb-ft (380 Nm) @ 3600 rpm

Fuel shut off:

6000 rpm

Emissions controls:

evaporative system

catalytic converter

exhaust gas recirculation

positive crankcase ventilation

Applications:

Pontiac Grand Prix (option) (L32)

Chevrolet Monte Carlo/Impala (option) (L67)

Buick Park Avenue (option) (L67)

MATERIALS

Block:

cast iron

Cylinder head:

cast iron

Intake manifold:

cast aluminum - lower

supercharger - upper

Exhaust manifold:

high silicon molybdenum

cast nodular iron (left)

tubular stainless steel (right)

Main bearing caps:

powder metal

Crankshaft:

cast iron

Camshaft:

steel

Connecting rods:

powder metal

Additional features:

extended life spark plugs

extended life coolant

oil level sensor

GM Oil Life System (GMOLS)

Type:

4.6L V-8

Displacement:

4565 cc (279 ci)

Compression ratio:

10.0:1 (L37/LD8)

10.5:1 (LH2)

Valve configuration:

dual overhead camshafts (4 valves per cylinder)

Assembly site:

Livonia, Mich.

Valve lifters:

roller follower with hydraulic lash adjusters

Firing order:

1 - 2 - 7 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 8

Bore x stroke:

93 x 84mm

Fuel system:

sequential fuel injection

Horsepower:

TBD @ 6000 rpm (DeVille DTS/, armoured limousine) ( L37)

275 @ 5600 rpm (DeVille/DeVille DHS/limousine/hearse/Bonneville) ( LD8 )

320 @ 6400 rpm (XLR, SRX, and STS) ( LH2 )

Torque (lb-ft):

TBD @ 4400 rpm (DeVille DTS/armoured limousine) (L37 )

300 @ 4400 rpm (DeVille/DeVille DHS/limousine/hearse/Bonneville) ( LD8 )

310 @ 4400 rpm (XLR) (LH2 )

315 @ 4400 rpm (SRX) (STS) ( LH2 )

Fuel shut off:

6750 rpm (SRX, XLR, and STS )

6700 rpm (DeVille DTS/armoured limousine)

6500 rpm (DeVille/DeVille DHS/limousine/hearse)

Emissions controls:

evaporative system

exhaust gas recirculation (L37/LD8)

positive crankcase ventilation

air injection reaction (L37/LD8)

Applications:

Cadillac DeVille DTS (L37)

Cadillac armoured limousine (L37)

Cadillac DeVille (LD8)

Cadillac DeVille DHS (LD8)

Cadillac limousine/hearse (LD8)

Pontiac Bonneville (LD8)

Cadillac XLR (LH2)

Cadillac STS (LH2)

MATERIALS

Block:

cast aluminum with iron bore liners

Cylinder head:

cast aluminum

Intake manifold:

composite

Exhaust manifold:

dual wall laminated stainless steel (L37/LD8)

cast nodular iron (LH2)

Main bearing caps:

cast aluminum

Crankshaft:

forged steel

Camshaft:

cast nodular iron

Connecting rods:

powder metal

Additional features:

extended life spark plugs

extended life coolant

VVT ( Variable Valve Timing ) for LH2

oil level sensor

Oil Life System

Type:

5.7L V-8 Small Block

Displacement:

5665 cc (346 ci)

Compression ratio:

10.1:1

Valve configuration:

overhead valves (2 valves per cylinder)

Assembly site:

St. Catharines, Ontario

Valve lifters:

hydraulic roller

Firing order:

1 - 8 - 7 - 2 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3

Bore x stroke:

99 x 92 mm

Fuel system:

sequential fuel injection

Horsepower:

350 hp (261 kw) @ 5200 rpm (Corvette)

350 hp (261 kw) @ 5200 rpm (GTO)

Torque:

375 lb-ft (508 Nm) @ 4000 rpm (Corvette - manual)

360 lb-ft (488 Nm) @ 4000 rpm (Corvette - automatic)

365 lb-ft  @ 4000 rpm (GTO)

Fuel shut off:

6200 rpm

Emissions controls:

catalytic converter

positive crankcase ventilation

Applications:

Holden (VE & W)

MATERIALS

Block:

cast aluminum

Cylinder head:

cast aluminum

Intake manifold:

composite

Exhaust manifold:

cast nodular iron

Main bearing caps:

powder metal

Crankshaft:

cast iron with undercut and rolled fillets

Camshaft:

hollow steel

Connecting rods:

powder metal

Additional features:

extended life spark plugs
extended life coolant
oil level sensor
Oil Life System
GF4 oil
rate based diagnostics

Type:

5.7L V-8

Displacement:

5665 cc (346 ci)

Compression ratio:

10.5:1

Valve configuration:

overhead valves (2 valves per cylinder)

Assembly site:

St. Catharines, Ontario

Valve lifters:

hydraulic roller

Firing order:

1 - 8 - 7 - 2 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3

Bore x stroke:

99 x 92 mm

Fuel system:

sequential fuel injection

Horsepower:

405 hp (302 kw) @ 6000 rpm (Corvette)

400 hp (298 kw) @ 6000 rpm (CTS-V)

Torque:

400 lb-ft (542 Nm) @ 4700 rpm

395 lb-ft  @ 4700 rpm (CTS-V)

Fuel shut off:

6600 rpm

Emissions controls:

catalytic converter

positive crankcase ventilation

Applications:

Cadillac CTS-V

MATERIALS

Block:

cast aluminum

Cylinder head:

cast aluminum

Intake manifold:

composite

Exhaust manifold:

cast nodular iron

Main bearing caps:

powder metal

Crankshaft:

cast nodular iron with undercut and rolled fillets

Camshaft:

hollow steel

Connecting rods:

powder metal

Additional features:

extended life spark plugs

extended life coolant

oil level sensor

Oil Life System
GF4 oil
rate-based diagnostics

Type:

6.0L V-8 Small Block

Displacement:

5967 cc (364 ci)

Compression ratio:

10.9:1

Valve configuration:

overhead valves (2 valves per cylinder)

Assembly site:

St. Catharines, Ontario

Valve lifters:

hydraulic roller

Firing order:

1 - 8 - 7 - 2 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3

Bore x stroke:

101.6 x 92 mm

Fuel system:

sequential fuel injection

Horsepower:

390 hp (291 kw) @ 5400 rpm

Torque:

405 lb-ft (549 Nm) @ 4400 rpm

Fuel shut off:

6600 rpm

Emissions controls:

catalytic converter

three-way catalyst

positive crankcase ventilation

Applications:

Chevy SSR

MATERIALS

Block:

cast aluminum

Cylinder head:

cast aluminum

Intake manifold:

composite

Exhaust manifold:

cast nodular iron

Main bearing caps:

powder metal

Crankshaft:

cast nodular iron with undercut and rolled fillets

Camshaft:

hollow steel

Connecting rods:

powder metal

Additional features:

extended life spark plugs

extended life coolant

oil level sensor

Oil Life System