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Chrysler Sebring 2.7L V6 Coupe Engines
Chrysler Sebring hit the U.S. auto industry in late 1995. Chrysler had restructured its vehicle offerings after the discontinuance of models like the Sundance and LeBaron. The Sebring ended up being produced for three generations. Slight body changes and a new Coupe version helped to bring new buyers into the Sebring family. You’ll find Chrysler…
Read MoreDodge Ram 5.7L V8 Engines
Dodge Ram started to use the 5.7L Hemi V8 in its 2003 models. The Ram truck as it is now labeled has been the definitive Dodge truck. The V8 power is one thing that Chrysler developed exclusively for the Ram series. The investment in Jeep engines was most of the time separate from the Ram…
Read MoreDodge Durango 4.7L V8 Engines
Dodge Durango came into the U.S. automotive scene in 1998. Dodge wanted to wait until the right vehicle came along to replace the hole left by the Ramcharger. The new Durango had the look as well as the engine power. The Durango is still in production even at a time when SUVs have slowed in…
Read MoreChevy Vortec 350 V8 L31 Engines
Chevy Vortec 350 is one of the last Generation I engines produces by General Motors. The Vortec L31 engine is based on the famous 350 design. What is most appealing about this engine is that is can be adapted from most small-block engines. This makes swaps and replacements much easier. This 5.7L engine was used…
Read MoreRemanufactured Ford XLT Lariat 4.6L Rebuilt Engines
Ford XLT Lariat series were introduced in the mid 1990s. These larger than standard F150 vehicles were instantly taken to by truck buyers. The Lariat used the 4.6L V8 engine inside. This was a wise move for Ford that previously used its V6 version. Pickup truck buyers that wanted more than what the Ranger had…
Read More1996 Oldsmobile Bravada 4.3L Engines
Oldsmobile Bravada was introduced by GM as a luxury SUV. This vehicle was the answer to the Blazer and Jimmy that were recently retired. Oldsmobile started its push toward the luxury vehicle market in the early 1990s. The Bravada provided luxury as well as power to buyers of this vehicle. The Vortec 4300 was the…
Read MoreChevy Avalanche 5.3L Rebuilt V8 Engines
Chevy Avalanche was created in 2001 from the Suburban platform. This half SUV and half pickup truck is one of Chevrolet’s best selling alternative vehicles. Much of the success of the Avalanche comes from its unique look. The majority of buyers purchase this vehicle because of the 5.3L V8 engine inside. You can pickup these…
Read MoreChevy Silverado 1500 5.3L Engines
Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3L engines were introduced first in 1999. This was the year that the Silverado was released with the first GMT 800 platform. The Silverado and its counterpart the Sierra were instant hits with Chevrolet truck buyers. The 5.3L V8 engine was used for a decade in the regular cab and crew cab…
Read MoreChevy Astro Van 4.3L Rebuilt Engines
Chevy Astro van enjoyed a 20-year run as one of the top selling Chevrolet vehicles. First introduced in 1985 this van did big business. The 1980s was all about excess and the roomy interior inside of the Astro was well received. One of the first things buyers were greeted with when checking out the Astro…
Read MoreRemanufactured Ford 4.6 Liter Modular V8 Engines
Ford unveiled its 4.6L engine inside of the Lincoln Town Car. This V8 engine was one of the first of its kind to be put into something smaller than a pickup. The range of power that the Modular engine brought the the Lincoln cars was quickly adopted in other brands. Ford quickly moved to the…
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