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#3185 04/05/04 12:21 AM
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I'm intrigued by the possibility of using one of those new "Vortech I-6" engines in my '51 Chevy P/U. Any ideas where I could find more info on that engine? So far my web search hasn't revealed much.
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I think there's a reprinted article on the new GM 6 right here on the website. So far, the GM Corporation is not releasing their new "Vortech I6" as a crate motor yet.[If I'm not mistaken].
There's a rare chance you might get one off a wrecked Trailblazer or Envoy.
What's got me is the new "I-5." I just can't imagine an odd cylindered inline.


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The L5 uses a balance shaft to smooth things out, not needed on the L6. Check EBay for used motors, they can be had cheap because many were replaced under warranty due to a bad run of cylinder liners. Whether anyone has successfully repaired one of these, I can't say. The big problem if fitting the L6 to another vehicle is the front sump oil pan, but that's been fixed by an Inliner who adapted an L5 pan for clearance.

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There was a brand new crate I-6
engine that was millitary issue
that they appearently didnt use
that was on Ebay the other day.
You might check it out.


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