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Originally Posted by LesserO2Evils
I would def take the T4 over V6. Tons of possibility.
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The brand spankin new, V6 , is awesome:
The 3.6 liter V6 LGX engine is GM’s new high-feature V6 engine. It is a clean-sheet design and shares little with the 3.6L six-cylinder LFX engine it replaces.
The LGX sets benchmarks for efficiency, refinement and durability compared to the LFX it replaces. LGX highlights include:
Aluminum deep-skirt cylinder block from the LFX mill
An enlarged bore of 95 mm (compared to 94mm on the LFX)
Enlarged bore centers of 103mm (compared to 106mm on the LFX)
An all-new cylinder head design
A forged steel crankshaft
High-strength connecting rods and pistons
Oil-spray piston cooling
Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) and Auto Stop-Start system generate fuel savings of 9 percent compared to the 3.6L V6 LFX
Improved Variable Valve Timing (VVT) with an ‘intermediate park’ feature
Reshaped piston tops to promote a better mix of the air and fuel during the direct injection process
Relocated oil pump under the cylinder block and inside the oil pan
Acoustic engine cover
Stronger, stiffer aluminum block with increased structure in the bulkheads for superior rigidity
Tough, refined rotating assembly with a stiff forged-steel crankshaft, friction-reducing polymer-coated pistons and strong high-copper-content, sinter-forged connecting rods
New four-cam phasing system with intermediate park technology that enhances efficiency by enabling late inlet valve closing in certain conditions
All-new, patented “targeted” cooling system that provides strategic cooling of the engine’s hottest areas while simultaneously fostering faster warm-up to enhance efficiency
New, higher-flow cylinder heads that enhance direct injection performance and feature integrated exhaust manifolds
Revised, simplified timing drive system with cushioned chain sprockets contributing to quieter engine operation
All-new lubrication system with a variable-displacement, two-stage oil pump that enhances efficiency. It is located inside the oil pan, which contributes to greater noise abatement