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Originally Posted by pawoSD
Its the Vortec 4.3 V6.......not a bad engine for durability/power, but it seems very loud and unrefined especially when you push it much over 2500rpm....I've driven one in a truck just like Hattie's....and in a Blazer....the blazer was geared better and was much quicker. Still don't hold a candle to the 300E though. 1.3 less liters and WAY more speed. 
Oh, and the 4.3 is quite thirsty for what it is. |
Well GM got the power band right so you never really have to push it over 2k, at least I never see the need to. It is a little rough at idle, I'll give it that, but other than that its not a bad motor.
I don't find it thirsty, it gets 2-3 mpg better than my dads F150. Though the F150 has more balls, but they are similer motors.
GM geared my truck perfectly, I have to see what kind of rear it has but its high. I'm turning 1,800 at 70.
Your 300E is a car of course a smaller engine is going to drive it faster.
I'd love to see your 300E carry a Scag mower, 30 sheets of plywood, or 1,200 pounds of shingles.
05-08-2009, 08:28 PM
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