Has the I6 got anything left?

[JPFS1]

Originally Posted by vztrt

Actually it was discussed and if you look the change from Euro 4 to 5 isn't that big of a jump.

yes... discussed here

[Polyal]

And here I have been saving my pennies for when the announcement is made that the I6 will be killed off, was looking forward to getting some kind of swan song model.

Not a bad thing though, this engine has been developed on somewhat of a restricted budget compared to other world class engines; imagine what some serious cash could do to it.

[Bossxr8]

The I6 definately has a strong future if the costs add up. The engine plant is gauranteed safe till at least 2014 at the earliest, after that its a bit grey due to the confusion about the future Falcon platform, but future emmisions compliance shouldn't be a problem.

[Nikked]

I6 needs DI

[Bossxr8]

Originally Posted by Nikked

I6 needs DI

It does very well without it, but it would be good to have.

[vztrt]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

It does very well without it, but it would be good to have.

Power wise it wouldn't need it, but for ADR fuel consumption it would show up a lot of engine out there.

[dogwatch2]

Originally Posted by malazn mafia

Hmm.. somebody enlighten me, but if i'm not mistaken, weren't the 4.2 Litre Hemi Straight-6's (e.g. Hemi 265) able to push upwards of 225Kw naturally aspirated using old-school dizzy/carburettors/etc. How come after over 30 years we are only barely starting to see these figures again on Na 6 engines : ...

I think you will find that with the current power output methods the 225KW of old would be about 10% less = 205KW. Also it was 4.3 litre not 4.2. I had a "triple pack" engine in a Centura and it was lucky to get the old 18mpg on the highway and needed spark plugs changed every 15,000 km, let alone emissions, as mentioned, so the modern engines are pretty good.