10 Scandalously Under-Appreciated Engines
We asked you which engines are too often overlooked - whether it's because of a more iconic engine available in the same car, or it's simply forgotten for no good reason - here are the best suggestions
1. All Volvo five-cylinder engines
Suggested by TurboToddler - Volvo's five-pots are legendary, and are even responsible for the…
2. Toyota 2T-G
Suggested by Luqman Hakim - This engine preceded the much-loved 4A-GE.
3. Ford Barra
Suggested by Ethan Waked - A
4. Alfa Romeo Twin Spark
Suggested by Muaz Yusof -
5. Toyota 7M-GTE
Suggested by mstrcornelis -
6. Volkswagen Beetle engine
Suggested by On The Apex -
7. Volvo B4194T
Suggested by Julius -
8. Audi 3B
Suggested by Sarma lover - Placed in the Audi S2, it made an impressive 220bhp from 2.2 litres.
9. Saab B234R
Suggested by Macez - It's
10. Toyota 3S-GE 'Beams'
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Comments
Does the Alfa GT has the twin spark engine?
Twinksparks are unreliable tho.
No murican engines on this list
Suggested by On The Apex - “That thing was so simple, it was produced for some 65 years. And you can change the timing belt while it runs!”
I’m sorry, but I don’t think you can change any timing belt while the engines running…
What about the BMW S38? I mean, it’s a 3.8L I6 and can put out over 1000 hp…
The LS2. The most under appreciated small block V8. Its power can easily be doubled to 800HP by some simple tricks like Kooks headers, Mild Cam, Compressor or Turbo.
Change TIMEINGbelt while it runs? I dont think so. I think you meant the v-belt?!:D
Number 7!! Me gusta :) I don’t have that engine but I have the low pressure version for the states and it’s still awesome!
My thoughts: Twin spark isn’t that unique.. my ‘97 Ranger had two per cylinder for a total of 8 plugs. Thought the 7m had garbage head gaskets, Beetle engine is not under rated, it powers damn near every dune buggy forty minutes from my house on the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. The buggies not powered by Beetle air cooled flat fours are powered by turbocharged LS7s.
There’s also the a-series…. Produced for over 50 years in various CC outputs from 850 up to 1275cc. Some people even bored and stroked them to 1430! Massively tuneable, with crossflow heads, turbo and supercharging and getting people in the classic minis with some impressive power. Mated to a gearbox fitted underneath it was a clever little package. And a loud twin webber setup coupled to a straightcut gearbox and drop gears is just bloody awesome!