"barnbikes" started up an interesting thread about the Chrysler slant 6 that got me thinking about the inline six cylinder. After reading up on the slant 6, I started to wonder about the other inline sixes out there.
That's when I discovered the Atlas LL8, or Vortec 4200 that some call it. All aluminum block/head with dual overhead cams and four valves per cylinder. Depending on the one you buy, in stock trim the engine outputs from 275hp to 291hp at around 6,000rpm. And 275 to 277 foot pounds of torque from 3,600 to 4,800 rpm.
Not a very attractive engine with its plastic intake manifold, but when you compare the Atlas LL8 to the slant 6, or any other older inline six for that matter, the newer and more modern Atlas starts to look good. It cost between $2,000 and $3,000 dollars just to get a modest 200hp with the older inline six engines, but only about $500 dollars to get your hands on a good used low miles Atlas LL8.
I think the Atlas would be a perfect engine for a Track T with its narrow front, and often closed engine compartment.
Just thinking out loud.
David
That's when I discovered the Atlas LL8, or Vortec 4200 that some call it. All aluminum block/head with dual overhead cams and four valves per cylinder. Depending on the one you buy, in stock trim the engine outputs from 275hp to 291hp at around 6,000rpm. And 275 to 277 foot pounds of torque from 3,600 to 4,800 rpm.
Not a very attractive engine with its plastic intake manifold, but when you compare the Atlas LL8 to the slant 6, or any other older inline six for that matter, the newer and more modern Atlas starts to look good. It cost between $2,000 and $3,000 dollars just to get a modest 200hp with the older inline six engines, but only about $500 dollars to get your hands on a good used low miles Atlas LL8.
I think the Atlas would be a perfect engine for a Track T with its narrow front, and often closed engine compartment.
Just thinking out loud.
David
