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The RPO L01 engine block is a GM creation. These were used inside the Prism and Sidekick vehicles under a partnership with Suzuki. The 1.6-liter displacement was one of the smallest provided in General Motors subsidiary vehicles. For any person trying to swap a motor in a 1988 to 1999 vehicle, the GM L01 engine…

The more efficient 2.4-liter engine used in the Equinox by Chevy was first available to the public in the year 2010. With a couple of different model changes, General Motors unveiled its upgraded crossover SUV brand with the GMT192 platform. As a front motor design, the Chevy Equinox 2.4L engine is enabled for both FWD…

The 6.2L engine block has been used in the Camaro by Chevy since the year 2010. Both the coupe and convertible builds use the same motor block. While the RPO codes can change, the core of the block offers the same displacement and technologies. The SS and supercharged versions that are sold in the United…

The 3.6-liter engine inside the Chevy Traverse has been part of the transverse mounted designs since the year 2009 at GM. The market for selling crossover SUVs has been improved through better performance of motor blocks. The 4-door SUV platform holds the 6-cylinder blocks perfectly and this a big part of the GMT561 design. A…

Volvo V70 wagons have used the 3.2L FWD engine since the year 2007 in the global auto market. There have now been three generations built for sale around the world. The famous 5-door body style was selected to promote the SI6 6-cylinder motor block. Fans of Volvo have always remained loyal due partly to power…

Conquest cars by Dodge used the 2.0L engine primarily between 1984 and 1989. Also known as the Mitsubishi Starion, the Conquest was one of the mid 1980s sports cars produced with high-power I4 motor. While there were different nameplates of the early models, Chrysler marketed the 3-door coupe vehicles with the same motor block. A…

The Lancer from Dodge used the 2.2L engine from the 1985 until the 1989 year. Chrysler manufactured this motor as part of its straight 4-cylinder platform. This series of blocks were made out of a cast iron plate and were fitted with aluminum heads. The good news for people hoping to find a Dodge Lancer…

Ram pickup trucks used the 5.2L engine starting in the mid 1980s until the year 2001. Chrysler invested into its truck series by creating V8 motor blocks that could compete with existing Ford and Chevrolet options. The LA based 8-cylinder design was by far the most common editions featured in the entire production range of…

The 2.4L engine used in the Dodge Journey vehicles is a piston type of block. The unit is a straight 4 design that takes the DOHC setup that was used in the Charger brand. With the introduction of the SMPFI fuel technology, the fuel economy was improved over the regular 2-liter series motors built by…

The 335i from BMW used the same 3.0-liter engine throughout its production in the USA. Unlike some vehicle brands, the straight 6 version motor was used for a number of different cars. The sedan, touring, coupe and convertible were all produced with the I6 block. Production took place between 2007 to 2010 for the late…