Chrysler engines

<HLS · 2005-07-20T17:03:21+00:00

In order not to prolong the warranty thread, I made a broad statement theother day thatChrysler had always made good dependable engines, to my knowledge. I can'trememberone that had problems with cracked blocks, premature wear, etc.The old slant six was good for a couple hundred thou, frequently. And theV8 have beenlegendary for their toughness.Of the Big Three American manufacturers, GM has possibly put out some of theworst (and best)engines, with Ford not far behind.Have I missed some Chrysler clunkers, or given the other two too littlecredit?

Jul 20, 2005 21 Replies

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KENG 20 years ago

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b1377 20 years ago

The 1975-and-up Vega engines (hydraulic lifers) were actually fairly rugged - friend had one in a 1976 Monza that we beat mercilessly. Wide open throttle immediately after a cold start was one of our rituals. (What can I say - the ignorance of youth). No smoke or odd noises ensued.

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