35th02ss you are correct sir, gm even to this day says their engines put out less than they really do. my 2004 monte carlo with a 3.4 ohv V6 is rated at 180-185 at the crank, but it feels like it is putting out at least 200 or more. I had a Thunderbird with the 4.6 ohc V8 that put out 200 and it felt like it had the same power, both cars are about the same size and weight, only major difference is the ford is rwd and the chevy is fwd. my brother has a 2004 short wheelbase trailblazer 4wd and that 4200 dohc inline six feels a LOT stronger than the 275 it is rated at
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