Is the newer 2.7L V6 any good?

[Fredrick_NP]

I was surprized to hear people complainging about the engine. I always thought Japanese engines lasted forever or something like that.

Anyways, although it will be about 6 months before I get it, Im looking at the 2004 dodge stratus with the V6 engine. Is there room for a super charger or a turbo or anything like that?

If there isnt room then what other things could be done to it to help improve performance.

[cficare68]

Ok the 2.7 is not a japenesse motor. The 2.4 and the 3.0 litre motors in the SXT and the R/T are mitsubishi motors. the 2.7 in a dodge motor. As far as the power goes for the 2.7 it has a pretty decent pick up for it. However as far as for superchargers and turbos I have yet to find one. If you want a stratus find a R/T stratus. They have the 6G72 motor that is in the eclipse gt/gts and are pretty quick.

[Fredrick_NP]

Hmm wow. I realise the 3.0 has more torque but I always thought HP was the thing that made a differnce. I dont know very much about cars

Well I'm actually relieved it's not a Japanese engine. I like buying things from my own country... (I was just trying to be optimistic lol)

But being american explains why it sounds so good. I have never heard a 200 HP Japanese engine sound this good.

http://www.forum-auto.com/fichiers/v...dodge0-100.avi

[cficare68]

Torque makes the car pull harder when you take off. The more torque to the quicker you will take off. Just so you know the 3.0 is a japanesse motor and it is alot quicker and more reliable that the 2.7.

[Fredrick_NP]

so 0-60 is based on torque?

then what is HP?...and what is it good for?!

[cficare68]

Torque is converted to horsepower

This might explain it a little better of you
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question622.htm

Also remember there are 2 types of horsepower each car has

BHP (Base Horsepower) and WHP (Wheel Horsepower)

Base Horsepower is how much horsepower a motor actually produces itself. You actually lose horsepower at the transmission. What the transmission puts out to the wheels is WHP.

Here is an example: My 01 GT Eclipse has 200BHP @ 205Lbs Torque however at the wheel it only puts out 161whp.

[theFREAKnasty82]

hey, just FYI, the 2.7 IS a Japanese motor, though mostly used in Chrysler vehicles, the 2.7 was designed by Mitsubishi, ergo it's a Japenese motor.

[cficare68]

Originally Posted by theFREAKnasty82

hey, just FYI, the 2.7 IS a Japanese motor, though mostly used in Chrysler vehicles, the 2.7 was designed by Mitsubishi, ergo it's a Japenese motor.

Didn't know that. Thanks for the 411. Learn something new everyday

[endzone108]

The 2.7 is a dog. There are so many stupid design problems inherent with this engine. The oil pick up tube has too many bends in it that do not allow enough flow and capacity. The chain tensioner puts too much stress on the water pump. And the rod bearings were garbage, constantly spun and caused knocking. If you have a car with a 2.7 TRADE IT IN BEFORE YOU HAVE TO REPLACE IT.

[theFREAKnasty82]

Originally Posted by endzone108

The 2.7 is a dog. There are so many stupid design problems inherent with this engine. The oil pick up tube has too many bends in it that do not allow enough flow and capacity. The chain tensioner puts too much stress on the water pump. And the rod bearings were garbage, constantly spun and caused knocking. If you have a car with a 2.7 TRADE IT IN BEFORE YOU HAVE TO REPLACE IT.

Interesting that you say that........because there were numerous design modifications done to this engine in 2001 and since then I have rarely heard (for that fact at my dealership I have yet to see a 2.7 fail other than obvious neglect) or seen an engine failure. I'm not saying that this is a big myth, I have seen photos of failed 2.7s and it's sad. My point is that newer 2.7s are highly reliable, they (DaimlerChrysler) have improved the design flaws of this engine and now it's a good engine.