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Old 12-17-2009, 02:22 AM   #20 (permalink)
Domman56
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Originally Posted by Nigel View Post
The Holden V6 ecotec is a 3.8ltr (based on a buick I believe?) the 4.2 (253ci) is an old school V8 -designed around AU only "Red motor" 6 cylinder components, and is a good motor, but not a very fuel efficient one. There was also a 5 liter (308 ci) version.
The V6's are a very common swap into lots of cars,there are kits to put them into everything from Transits to Mazda B2200's.
which motor are you saying isnt' efficient? the 4.2 or the 3.8
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