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S4toSTI · 12-21-2005, 08:00 PM

http://wardsauto.com/ar/auto_wards_names_best/index.htm
Yay i owned one of them... but i sold it.

dolphinS4 · 12-21-2005, 11:13 PM

The Audi 4.2 is soo good no mod is able to offer any exicting HP.
I'd take no award for the ability to make it faster.
Nice find on the post.

2point4DSM · 12-21-2005, 11:16 PM

I see no mention of the mitsu 4g63 so the articles merrit's are already in question. Part of the reason I didn't bother to read the rest of it.

Besides I should be wrapping presents....

sisforsurfing · 12-22-2005, 12:20 AM

Cool article. I hear that new VAG 2L FSI turbo is a really really nice engine, I need to go for a test drive in one of them. That and the Mazdaspeed 6, I totally forgot about that car somehow.

No 4G63 or EJ20/25! I'm not heartbroken, but suprised to see the Saab and Cobalt Supercharged engines instead. I haven't driven either, but I haven't heard amazing things either.

MuddyREX · 12-22-2005, 10:42 AM

I love the nissan VQ35 engine.

capaGC8 · 12-22-2005, 09:24 PM

it seems it must be a list of whoever paid them the most. not only is there no 4G63 or EJ257, but where the hell is the LS7? or the f1 inspired BMW V10 that weighs only 1kg more than the V8 it replaces?

i originally thought the list was a combination of the newest engines of the year, but that can't be true with Nissan VQ since it's been around since 2003...

capaGC8 · 12-22-2005, 09:36 PM

i stand corrected..

"The only engine to win a 10 Best Engines award every year since the program's inception, Nissan engineers improve the sterling “VQ” V-6 with new levels of power and torque for 2006."

"During a 2-month test period, six Ward's editors evaluated engines from 31 different cars, trucks and SUVs. Scoring encompassed the crucial engine characteristics of power; torque; noise, vibration and harshness (NVH); technical relevance and basic comparative numbers. All engines nominated and tested were in vehicles with a base suggested retail price under $52,500."

looks like if you update hp/tq - you're up for an award.

Raven18940 · 12-25-2005, 12:53 PM

Quote:

General Motors Corp.: 2.8L turbocharged DOHC V-6 (Saab 9-3 Aero)

Sweeeeet.

but this one I can't understand

Quote:

General Motors Corp.: 2L supercharged DOHC I-4 (Chevrolet Cobalt SS)....
GM makes serious inroads into the affordable performance market with its thrilling 2L supercharged DOHC I-4 used in the Cobalt SS performance coupe.

All they did was steal the Saab 2.0 turbo and make it worse by fitting a supercharger instead of a turbo.

ScoobyNubieToo! · 12-25-2005, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raven18940

Sweeeeet.

but this one I can't understand

All they did was steal the Saab 2.0 turbo and make it worse by fitting a supercharger instead of a turbo.

I was gonna comment about that choice as well but I didn't wanna offend the Colbalt members on here.

03tarmacblack · 12-25-2005, 02:21 PM

What a dumb article, I think it takes a couple years to determine how good an engine is( reliability is number 1 for me, and only time can tell). New engines or not, 4g63 should of been on their either way because of the addition of the mivec in 2006.

themadhatter · 12-26-2005, 07:13 AM

I'd like to see how bmw's 335 would compare to the latest and greatest for '07.

SilverBulletRL · 12-26-2005, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raven18940

but this one I can't understand

All they did was steal the Saab 2.0 turbo and make it worse by fitting a supercharger instead of a turbo.

Some parts are from the 2.0 turbo. However, some internals in the LSJ are different than the 2.0t (rods / pistons etc..)

BlackBulletTSi · 12-27-2005, 01:17 AM

w000t I used to own one of them

07BlackSS · 12-27-2005, 02:31 AM

Nice to see a SOHC motor on that list !

for the SOHC guys!

MPowerKai · 12-27-2005, 01:15 PM

no M3 and s2k??

themadhatter · 12-27-2005, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MPowerKai

no M3 and s2k??

s54 is old hat, came out in '00 as an '01, remember? the s2k is the same story. the bmw motor they are talking about is the new 3.0/2.5

drumnatural · 12-27-2005, 09:28 PM

rigged.....no K-series.

D Money · 12-27-2005, 09:49 PM

I second that man, K-series= good motor. I also like the ej205 and ej25, kinda wish they made it up on the list, might be a lil biasd but oh well. O yea, the 4g63 should have been on there also, that motor is just a beast!

htheduck · 12-28-2005, 01:46 PM

How about '89?

This is like historic artwork IMO...

themadhatter · 12-28-2005, 04:04 PM

damn right, Yamaha certainly knows how to build a motor.

12-21-2005, 11:13 PM	#2
dolphinS4 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bucks Co Member #740 My Ride: 2007 Magnum SRT8 iTrader: (0)	The Audi 4.2 is soo good no mod is able to offer any exicting HP. I'd take no award for the ability to make it faster. Nice find on the post. __________________ 2007 Magnum SRT8

12-21-2005, 11:16 PM	#3
2point4DSM Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Member #505 My Ride: 08 Sienna Limited AWD, 07 John Deere riding mower, 03 Honda Pilot, 92 GSX iTrader: (0)	I see no mention of the mitsu 4g63 so the articles merrit's are already in question. Part of the reason I didn't bother to read the rest of it. Besides I should be wrapping presents.... __________________ - Wil 08 Sienna, limited AWD w/ laser guided cruise control, FTMFW! Last edited by 2point4DSM; 12-21-2005 at 11:48 PM.

12-22-2005, 12:20 AM	#4
sisforsurfing Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Member #267 My Ride: 2003 WRX wagon iTrader: (2)	Cool article. I hear that new VAG 2L FSI turbo is a really really nice engine, I need to go for a test drive in one of them. That and the Mazdaspeed 6, I totally forgot about that car somehow. No 4G63 or EJ20/25! I'm not heartbroken, but suprised to see the Saab and Cobalt Supercharged engines instead. I haven't driven either, but I haven't heard amazing things either. __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.*

12-22-2005, 10:42 AM	#5
MuddyREX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #82 My Ride: 02 Subaru WRX iTrader: (4)	I love the nissan VQ35 engine. __________________ The original, since 1979. <---- 190,000 mile WRX - Gone To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-22-2005, 09:24 PM	#6
capaGC8 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: south florida Member #329 iTrader: (0)	it seems it must be a list of whoever paid them the most. not only is there no 4G63 or EJ257, but where the hell is the LS7? or the f1 inspired BMW V10 that weighs only 1kg more than the V8 it replaces? i originally thought the list was a combination of the newest engines of the year, but that can't be true with Nissan VQ since it's been around since 2003... Last edited by capaGC8; 12-22-2005 at 09:32 PM.

12-22-2005, 09:36 PM	#7
capaGC8 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: south florida Member #329 iTrader: (0)	i stand corrected.. "The only engine to win a 10 Best Engines award every year since the program's inception, Nissan engineers improve the sterling “VQ” V-6 with new levels of power and torque for 2006." "During a 2-month test period, six Ward's editors evaluated engines from 31 different cars, trucks and SUVs. Scoring encompassed the crucial engine characteristics of power; torque; noise, vibration and harshness (NVH); technical relevance and basic comparative numbers. All engines nominated and tested were in vehicles with a base suggested retail price under $52,500." looks like if you update hp/tq - you're up for an award.

12-25-2005, 02:21 PM	#10
03tarmacblack Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southampton - Phila. Member #219 iTrader: (0)	What a dumb article, I think it takes a couple years to determine how good an engine is( reliability is number 1 for me, and only time can tell). New engines or not, 4g63 should of been on their either way because of the addition of the mivec in 2006. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-26-2005, 07:13 AM	#11
themadhatter Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Jersey Member #402 iTrader: (0)	I'd like to see how bmw's 335 would compare to the latest and greatest for '07. __________________ 1998 BMW Rogue 3 TT S2.5 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 #1687/2000

12-27-2005, 01:17 AM	#13
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12-27-2005, 02:31 AM	#14
07BlackSS Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Swarthmore, PA Member #852 iTrader: (0)	Nice to see a SOHC motor on that list ! for the SOHC guys! __________________ NEW Project: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-27-2005, 09:28 PM	#17
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12-28-2005, 04:04 PM	#20
themadhatter Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Jersey Member #402 iTrader: (0)	damn right, Yamaha certainly knows how to build a motor. __________________ 1998 BMW Rogue 3 TT S2.5 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 #1687/2000

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