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28. · 01-13-2011, 05:27 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ward%27s_10_Best_Engines

Correction.. 2011.. Anyways..

Fords' Coyote 5.0L and GMs 1.4L TP Hybrid..

Stew · 01-13-2011, 05:38 PM

Don't forget chrysler's 3.6 V6

28. · 01-13-2011, 05:46 PM

Yep missed that one..

BigDan · 01-13-2011, 08:42 PM

I cant believe the new aluminum 2011 GT500 engine with its plasma-transferred wire arc cylinder liner's didn't make the list. It's an all new casting with all sorts of different parts, unlike the old cast iron truck block that was under the hood before. Oh well its just a list.

Video and info
Jalopnik: Honsel's PTWA coating on 2011 aluminum GT500 engine.

Orange Krate · 01-13-2011, 10:55 PM

In an early post some months back I was verbally castigated because I stated I drove a VW Beetle Turbo Diesel. The OP stated I would hate the car when I had to repair it and it was essentially a POS!

Lets do a recap shall we... my 2004 Turbo Beetle Diesel/5 Speed Manual, now has 145,000 miles. Never been touched. Synthetic engine oil changed religously at 3500 miles. Commuting a minimum of 120 miles per day X4 days week. Stop and go traffic and then the other extreme 65+++ (aka 80) depending on day and time.

The car shifts like a dream, original clutch disk, brake pads (4 disk) replaced at 100K miles with 50% left! I am 1/2 way through my second set of tires at 145K miles with still plenty of tread. And here is the clincher... I have been tracking diesel fuel use and the car CONSISTENTLY gets 47 MPG with the A/C or A/C defroster on. I paid HALF for the Beetle of what I paid for my new Orange Krate. Orange Krate is a special occasions driver and sits pretty in the garage waiting for fair weather and good times. Orange Krate is LUCKY to get 18 MPG.

My point is... the money I spend (or don't spend) on "Kermit" (yes he is Cyber Green) goes towards the goodies for Orange Krate.

Thanks poster for bringing the VW Turbo diesel up on radar and to the head of the class in this report. I really wish they made a Camaro with a TDI engine. You all might be surprised at what a 6.0L TDI would do in a car like this. It would plant you in the seat, haul a$$ and get good fuel range. I know it will never happen, nor should it, but it would be interesting.

*DGthe3* · 01-14-2011, 01:08 AM

Since this list doesn't have anything to do with the Camaro, I've moved it from Chevy Camaro vs ... to General Automotive

THE EVIL TW1N · 01-14-2011, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDan

I cant believe the new aluminum 2011 GT500 engine with its plasma-transferred wire arc cylinder liner's didn't make the list. It's an all new casting with all sorts of different parts, unlike the old cast iron truck block that was under the hood before. Oh well its just a list.

Video and info
Jalopnik: Honsel's PTWA coating on 2011 aluminum GT500 engine.

i believe the GT500 engine is too limited (units produced) and maybe too expensive. I forget what the exact criteria is for the Wards top 10 engines but they take a lot of different things into account like average repairs and such. Im happy to see the 5.0 made it already!

MEDISIN · 01-14-2011, 09:39 AM

Zee Germans always holding on to the top spots! To the guy who posted about the turbo VW - may have been more to do with the fact that it was a Beetle. Probably not a lot of Beetle lovers in this crowd LOL

In your defense, my fleet vehicle is an A3 TDI with a 6-speed DCT and I love it. It's fun as hell around town and still gets 45MPG on the interstate. If only it had Quattro...

sik68 · 01-14-2011, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MEDISIN

Zee Germans always holding on to the top spots!

It's going to be hard to beat the Germans in an alphabetical list....

TheCaptain · 01-14-2011, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sik68

It's going to be hard to beat the Germans in an alphabetical list....

LOL!

rez333 · 01-16-2011, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE EVIL TW1N

i believe the GT500 engine is too limited (units produced) and maybe too expensive. I forget what the exact criteria is for the Wards top 10 engines but they take a lot of different things into account like average repairs and such. Im happy to see the 5.0 made it already!

exactly - the article states explicitly "regular production vehicles" whereas the GT500 is a "limited production vehicle".

01-13-2011, 05:27 PM	#1
28. Drives: 2011 5.0L GT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: amarillo TX Posts: 302	Wards top 10 Engines of 2010 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ward%27s_10_Best_Engines Correction.. 2011.. Anyways.. Fords' Coyote 5.0L and GMs 1.4L TP Hybrid.. __________________ 28 " Buy a hybrid, I need your gas.."

01-13-2011, 05:46 PM	#3
28. Drives: 2011 5.0L GT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: amarillo TX Posts: 302	Yep missed that one.. __________________ 28 " Buy a hybrid, I need your gas.."

01-13-2011, 10:55 PM	#5
Orange Krate Not just any car! Drives: Orange Krate DOB - 11/22/2010 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,848	My Statement is Validated by Wards! In an early post some months back I was verbally castigated because I stated I drove a VW Beetle Turbo Diesel. The OP stated I would hate the car when I had to repair it and it was essentially a POS! Lets do a recap shall we... my 2004 Turbo Beetle Diesel/5 Speed Manual, now has 145,000 miles. Never been touched. Synthetic engine oil changed religously at 3500 miles. Commuting a minimum of 120 miles per day X4 days week. Stop and go traffic and then the other extreme 65+++ (aka 80) depending on day and time. The car shifts like a dream, original clutch disk, brake pads (4 disk) replaced at 100K miles with 50% left! I am 1/2 way through my second set of tires at 145K miles with still plenty of tread. And here is the clincher... I have been tracking diesel fuel use and the car CONSISTENTLY gets 47 MPG with the A/C or A/C defroster on. I paid HALF for the Beetle of what I paid for my new Orange Krate. Orange Krate is a special occasions driver and sits pretty in the garage waiting for fair weather and good times. Orange Krate is LUCKY to get 18 MPG. My point is... the money I spend (or don't spend) on "Kermit" (yes he is Cyber Green) goes towards the goodies for Orange Krate. Thanks poster for bringing the VW Turbo diesel up on radar and to the head of the class in this report. I really wish they made a Camaro with a TDI engine. You all might be surprised at what a 6.0L TDI would do in a car like this. It would plant you in the seat, haul a$$ and get good fuel range. I know it will never happen, nor should it, but it would be interesting. __________________ Simi Valley, CA email: orangekrate2011@yahoo.com

01-14-2011, 01:08 AM	#6
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	Since this list doesn't have anything to do with the Camaro, I've moved it from Chevy Camaro vs ... to General Automotive __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

01-14-2011, 09:39 AM	#8
MEDISIN Drives: 2011 CTS-V Sedan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 1,505 View My Garage	Zee Germans always holding on to the top spots! To the guy who posted about the turbo VW - may have been more to do with the fact that it was a Beetle. Probably not a lot of Beetle lovers in this crowd LOL In your defense, my fleet vehicle is an A3 TDI with a 6-speed DCT and I love it. It's fun as hell around town and still gets 45MPG on the interstate. If only it had Quattro... __________________ 2012 - Present: 2011 CTS-V Sedan, A6, Airaid, Zmax TB and Tune by R.P.M. = 535 hp/503 lb-ft. 2009 - 2012: 2010 2SS RS IBM M6, MGW Shifter, BMR Trailing Arms/Tunnel Brace, Roto-Fab CAI, VMAX Ported TB, Kooks 6511-Complete (Headers, X-Pipe, Mufflers), dyno tuned by R.P.M. = 415 hp/412 lb-ft. "Not giving a f^k is truly the greatest luxury, and no luxury car gives fewer f^k's than a CTS-V." - Matt Hardigree

01-13-2011, 05:38 PM	#2
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	Don't forget chrysler's 3.6 V6

01-13-2011, 08:42 PM	#4
BigDan Drives: bug Join Date: May 2009 Location: nv Posts: 1,319	I cant believe the new aluminum 2011 GT500 engine with its plasma-transferred wire arc cylinder liner's didn't make the list. It's an all new casting with all sorts of different parts, unlike the old cast iron truck block that was under the hood before. Oh well its just a list. Video and info Jalopnik: Honsel's PTWA coating on 2011 aluminum GT500 engine.

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