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Chevelle Nos

Friday, July 30th, 2010
NOS 1967 new CHEVELLE SUPER SPORT QUARTER PANEL EMBLEM NOS 1967 new CHEVELLE SUPER SPORT QUARTER PANEL EMBLEM
Sale Price: $24.99

YOU ARE BIDDING ON NOS (new old stock) QUARTER PANEL EMBLEM FOR A 1967 CHEVELLE SUPER SPORT!NEW MINT CONDITION This and many other NOS trim I have were located in a "obsolete parts" warehouse in Detroit...

Chevelle Nos

NOS 16015256 BLOWER SWITCH 78 79 CHEVELLE MONTE CARLO
NOS 16015256 BLOWER SWITCH 78 79 CHEVELLE MONTE CARLO
Paypal   US $38.95
NOS 1966 Chevy Chevelle Rear Bumper Guards
NOS 1966 Chevy Chevelle Rear Bumper Guards
Paypal   US $255.00
NOS WHEEL CYL BENDIX 1964CHEVELLE 1968 70 CHEVELLE ALL
NOS WHEEL CYL BENDIX 1964CHEVELLE 1968 70 CHEVELLE ALL
Paypal   US $20.00
1966 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE CHEVY II CORVETTE CORVAIR NOS
1966 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE CHEVY II CORVETTE CORVAIR NOS
Paypal   US $9.99
1969 70 Chevelle Camaro Nova Nos 14X7 Trim Rings SS 396
1969 70 Chevelle Camaro Nova Nos 14X7 Trim Rings SS 396
Paypal   US $895.00
NOS 3955900 SWITCH 69 CHEVELLE
NOS 3955900 SWITCH 69 CHEVELLE
Paypal   US $68.95
NOS 3885148 HEATER ONLY SWITCH BLOWER 68 69 CHEVELLE
NOS 3885148 HEATER ONLY SWITCH BLOWER 68 69 CHEVELLE
Paypal   US $36.95
NOS GM 70 72 chevelle 442 GTO A body sway bar bushing
NOS GM 70 72 chevelle 442 GTO A body sway bar bushing
Paypal   US $60.00
Chevelle grille NOS new in GM box never opened 5 1 73
Chevelle grille NOS new in GM box never opened 5 1 73
Paypal   US $200.00
NOS 3963743 BLOWER SWITCH 70 72 CHEVELLE
NOS 3963743 BLOWER SWITCH 70 72 CHEVELLE
Paypal   US $24.95
NOS 6273383 BLOWER SWITCH 70 72 CHEVELLE
NOS 6273383 BLOWER SWITCH 70 72 CHEVELLE
Paypal   US $38.95
NOS 3159535 SWITCH 64 CHEVELLE
NOS 3159535 SWITCH 64 CHEVELLE
Paypal   US $28.95
1970 Chevelle NOS pcv valve cover grommet 396 454
1970 Chevelle NOS pcv valve cover grommet 396 454
Paypal   US $4.99
CHEVY CORVETTE Z06 C6 427 CI ENGINE HOOD EMBLEMS BLACK
CHEVY CORVETTE Z06 C6 427 CI ENGINE HOOD EMBLEMS BLACK
Paypal   US $14.95
CHEVY CORVETTE Z06 C6 427 CI ENGINE HOOD EMBLEMS RED
CHEVY CORVETTE Z06 C6 427 CI ENGINE HOOD EMBLEMS RED
Paypal   US $14.95
NOS 3870224 BLOWER SWITCH 66 68 CHEVELLE
NOS 3870224 BLOWER SWITCH 66 68 CHEVELLE
Paypal   US $34.95
1967 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS HOOD MOLDING NOS
1967 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS HOOD MOLDING NOS
Paypal   US $49.99
NOS GM Flywheel bolts Corvette Chevelle SS LT1 NOS 2
NOS GM Flywheel bolts Corvette Chevelle SS LT1 NOS 2
Paypal   US $9.95
1970 1971 1972 CHEVELLE 307 FENDER EMBLEMS SET GM NOS
1970 1971 1972 CHEVELLE 307 FENDER EMBLEMS SET GM NOS
Paypal   US $75.00
69 Chevelle W Tac Gauges 1 NOS Ammeter Gauge NOS GM
69 Chevelle W Tac Gauges 1 NOS Ammeter Gauge NOS GM
Paypal   US $26.00
NOS Chevelle Camaro Nova Sport Steering Wheel 71
NOS Chevelle Camaro Nova Sport Steering Wheel 71
Paypal   US $300.00
1962 1969 Chevelle Impala Nova 1965 1966 1967 NOS new
1962 1969 Chevelle Impala Nova 1965 1966 1967 NOS new
Paypal   US $9.99
NOS GM Corvette Chevelle Camaro Starter Bolts Real 14
NOS GM Corvette Chevelle Camaro Starter Bolts Real 14
Paypal   US $9.95
1967 1968 1969 NOS Camaro Chevelle GTO 442 Buick Nova
1967 1968 1969 NOS Camaro Chevelle GTO 442 Buick Nova
Paypal   US $20.00
NOS 3895923 HEATER ONLY BLOWER SWITCH 66 67 CHEVELLE
NOS 3895923 HEATER ONLY BLOWER SWITCH 66 67 CHEVELLE
Paypal   US $36.95
NOS 7896238 SWITCH 78 79 CHEVELLE MALIBU
NOS 7896238 SWITCH 78 79 CHEVELLE MALIBU
Paypal   US $27.95
NOS 69 70 71 CAMARO CHEVELLE EL CAMINO COWL FLAP CLIPS
NOS 69 70 71 CAMARO CHEVELLE EL CAMINO COWL FLAP CLIPS
Paypal   US $12.99
64 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 Chevelle SS NOS washer jar
64 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 Chevelle SS NOS washer jar
Paypal   US $15.99
NOS 1967 1968 1969 75 Camaro Nova Chevelle GTO 442
NOS 1967 1968 1969 75 Camaro Nova Chevelle GTO 442
Paypal   US $25.00
2 NOS 1971 1984 GM Camaro FIREBIRD Cutlass BALL JOINT
2 NOS 1971 1984 GM Camaro FIREBIRD Cutlass BALL JOINT
Paypal   US $29.99
CHEVY CORVETTE Z06 C6 427 CI ENGINE HOOD EMBLEMS BLUE
CHEVY CORVETTE Z06 C6 427 CI ENGINE HOOD EMBLEMS BLUE
Paypal   US $14.95
1968 CHEVELLE SS396 GRILLE MOLDINGS NOS
1968 CHEVELLE SS396 GRILLE MOLDINGS NOS
Paypal   US $59.00
NOS AC Spark Plugs Chevelle Corvette 62 69 409 427 454
NOS AC Spark Plugs Chevelle Corvette 62 69 409 427 454
Paypal   US $29.99
NOS GM CHEVELLE SS CAMARO NOVA GTO 442 DOOR LOCK KNOBS
NOS GM CHEVELLE SS CAMARO NOVA GTO 442 DOOR LOCK KNOBS
Paypal   US $9.95
NOS 7308940 CLICKER 70 72 CHEVELLE
NOS 7308940 CLICKER 70 72 CHEVELLE
Paypal   US $44.95
68 69 1970 71 72 Chevelle SS 396 454 NOS throttle cable
68 69 1970 71 72 Chevelle SS 396 454 NOS throttle cable
Paypal   US $41.99
NOS GM SEAT BELT GUIDE CAMARO CHEVELLE VEGA 74 75 76 77
NOS GM SEAT BELT GUIDE CAMARO CHEVELLE VEGA 74 75 76 77
Paypal   US $9.95
68 69 1970 71 72 Chevelle SS 327 350 NOS throttle cable
68 69 1970 71 72 Chevelle SS 327 350 NOS throttle cable
Paypal   US $29.99
65 NOS Chevelle Malibu SS 300 El Camino RH Vent Cable
65 NOS Chevelle Malibu SS 300 El Camino RH Vent Cable
   US $29.65
65 NOS Chevelle Malibu SS Rear Console Courtesy Lense
65 NOS Chevelle Malibu SS Rear Console Courtesy Lense
   US $49.65
1966 chevelle tachometer NOS 66 knee knocker tach NR
1966 chevelle tachometer NOS 66 knee knocker tach NR
Paypal   US $175.00
65 Chevelle Malibu 300 NOS Full Wheelcover Set MINT
65 Chevelle Malibu 300 NOS Full Wheelcover Set MINT
   US $349.65
64 72 NOS GM A ARM BUMPERS CAMARO NOVA CHEVELLE SS GTO
64 72 NOS GM A ARM BUMPERS CAMARO NOVA CHEVELLE SS GTO
Paypal   US $19.95
1968 1968 1970 CHEVELLE EL CAMINO DOME LAMP LENS NOS
1968 1968 1970 CHEVELLE EL CAMINO DOME LAMP LENS NOS
Paypal   US $6.50
NOS GM SWAY BAR BRACKETS CHEVELLE CAMARO NOVA 71 70 69
NOS GM SWAY BAR BRACKETS CHEVELLE CAMARO NOVA 71 70 69
Paypal   US $11.95
NOS Trailer Hitch 1973 Chevelle SW Pontiac Tempest
NOS Trailer Hitch 1973 Chevelle SW Pontiac Tempest
Paypal   US $19.99
NOS GM Rear floor mats dark blue Impala chevelle
NOS GM Rear floor mats dark blue Impala chevelle
Paypal   US $40.00
NOS GM Rear floor mats dark red Impala chevelle
NOS GM Rear floor mats dark red Impala chevelle
Paypal   US $40.00

which car would you prefer a 69 camaro,70 chevelle ,or a 1970 plymouth road runner?

but imagine the 1970 plymouth with a 18-71 blower(and yes they do make it that big and im grown and not a lil boy) and 565 cubic in motor with a double stage of nos and a lenco cs1 transmission,a 69 camaro with a 703 cubic in motor with twin turbonetics 122mm turbos and a lenco cs1 transmission,or a 70 chevelle with everything in the 69 camaro in the chevelle
because i have the money for any of these cars i just dont know which one to pick

road runner for sure beep beep

Chevelle For Sale

General Motors' Chevrolet division launched the first Chevelle for sale in 1963, and they continued to manufacture it through the 1977 model year. In the muscle car era of the late 1960s, the Chevelle was an amazing success. It even provided the basis for the reintroduced El Camino, and it provided the platform upon which Chevelle would base the Monte Carlo for 1970.

Chevrolet conceived that first Chevelle to compete with the extremely popular Ford Fairlane. For this reason, the Ford Fairlane would originally provide the inspiration for the Chevelle's particular size as well as many of its visual cues. However, the Chevelle would quickly take on a life of its own, and Chevrolet would abandon the purpose of competing with the Fairlane in pursuit of even greater success.

During the 1960s and in the early 1970s, there was a great deal of variety for each model year of the Chevelle for sale available to consumers. This was the first time the American auto market had seen a model that tried to be all things to all people. There were convertibles, economy-oriented sedans, station wagons geared for the families, and of course, the muscled coupes. The Chevelle for sale was also available in the form of exclusive nameplates throughout the years, such as Nomad, Nomad Custom, Greenbrier, Concours Estate, and Concours.

Each car in the A-body series boasted a pony car offering called the Super Sport (SS). In some cases, it was a distinct model, but in other cases, such as the El Camino, the SS was simply a trim package, the centerpiece of which was a big block engine. The SS model offered with the first Chevelle for sale was the very first of these Super Sport models, and it marked Chevrolet's first serious entry into what had quickly become a highly competitive muscle car segment. Two years into the model, there is a distinct change to the vehicle, as GM was introducing the Coke-bottle body shape wherever it made sense to do so.

During this period, GM had a restriction in place for all of its divisions that prevented mid-size or smaller vehicles from including a 400 or greater cubic inch displacement. However, this was a period when every muscle car buyer wanted the biggest engine they could possibly get. It wasn't that much more expensive, and fuel and insurance were still relatively cheap. There was great demand for these large engines, so a dealer outside of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania used the special equipment fleet ordering system as a loophole to meet the demand. Many of these "special" 425-horsepower Chevelles took on their own name such as the Berger Chevelles, the Sunico Chevelles, and most famously, the Yenko Chevelles.

In 1973, the Chevelle for sale brought with it the largest redesign in the relatively short history of this model. One of the other major changes of that second generation came in 1977 when Chevrolet replaced the SS as the high-performance Chevelle for sale with the Laguna S3 coupe. This happened for a number of reasons, but perhaps the primary one was that the image of the SS designation had lost much of its luster along with increasingly shrinking engines of the 1970s. Soon after this decision, the Chevelle just wasn't selling well any longer, and Chevrolet merged it, along with all other similar mid-size models, into the Malibu.

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Turbo Beetle

Monday, July 26th, 2010
1998-2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Headlight (without Turbo) (Convertible/Hatchback) (1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05) - One Pair(Both Driver and Passenger Sides) - DOT Certified Headlight 1998-2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Headlight (without Turbo) (Convertible/Hatchback) (1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05) - One Pair(Both Driver and Passenger Sides) - DOT Certified Headlight
List Price: $327.95
Sale Price: $188.95

1998-2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Headlight (without Turbo) (Convertible/Hatchback) Pair (Both Driver and Passenger Sides);Performance Headlight including Lens and Housing;DOT(Department Of Transportation) Certified;Fit Years: 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 Volkswagen New Beetle

Turbo Beetle

4 DENSO IRIDIUM IK20 Plugs 2002 2004 VW Beetle Turbo S
4 DENSO IRIDIUM IK20 Plugs 2002 2004 VW Beetle Turbo S
Paypal   US $32.95
2002 02 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE TURBO S Oxygen Sensor
2002 02 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE TURBO S Oxygen Sensor
Paypal   US $61.89
2002 2003 VW BEETLE TURBO S MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR METER
2002 2003 VW BEETLE TURBO S MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR METER
Paypal   US $74.95
98 05 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CV HB w o TURBO S HEADLIGHT LH
98 05 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CV HB w o TURBO S HEADLIGHT LH
Paypal   US $138.84
01 05 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE HB CV w o TURBO S FOG LAMP RH
01 05 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE HB CV w o TURBO S FOG LAMP RH
Paypal   US $45.81
01 05 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE HB CV w o TURBO S FOG LAMP LH
01 05 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE HB CV w o TURBO S FOG LAMP LH
Paypal   US $45.81
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE TURBO S DENSO Iridium Spark Plug
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE TURBO S DENSO Iridium Spark Plug
Paypal   US $37.99
2002 2004 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo Rear Bumper Cover
2002 2004 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo Rear Bumper Cover
Paypal   US $250.00
GODSPEED GT3076R TURBO 450HP BEETLE PASSAT V6 CORRADO V
GODSPEED GT3076R TURBO 450HP BEETLE PASSAT V6 CORRADO V
Paypal   US $365.00
Turbo Emblem Badge VW Jetta Golf GTI Passat Beetle MR2
Turbo Emblem Badge VW Jetta Golf GTI Passat Beetle MR2
Paypal   US $.77
2003 VW BEETLE TURBO FLOOR MATS BLACK W GRAY PIPING
2003 VW BEETLE TURBO FLOOR MATS BLACK W GRAY PIPING
Paypal   US $9.99
VOLKSWAGON BEETLE TURBO S 02 05 HEADLIGHT LEFT HAND
VOLKSWAGON BEETLE TURBO S 02 05 HEADLIGHT LEFT HAND
Paypal   US $259.00
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE TURBO S
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE TURBO S
Paypal   US $23.99
OEM VW BEETLE TURBO S Oxygen Sensor 2005
OEM VW BEETLE TURBO S Oxygen Sensor 2005
Paypal   US $71.24
2002 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE TURBO Lower Control Arm FLLR
2002 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE TURBO Lower Control Arm FLLR
Paypal   US $61.99
OEM VW BEETLE TURBO S Pre cat Oxygen Sensor 2005
OEM VW BEETLE TURBO S Pre cat Oxygen Sensor 2005
Paypal   US $142.49
OEM VW BEETLE TURBO S Fuel Pressure Regulator 98 05
OEM VW BEETLE TURBO S Fuel Pressure Regulator 98 05
Paypal   US $70.29
OEM VW BEETLE TURBO S Oxygen Sensor 98 05
OEM VW BEETLE TURBO S Oxygen Sensor 98 05
Paypal   US $75.04
VW BEETLE TURBO S Fuel Pump 98 05
VW BEETLE TURBO S Fuel Pump 98 05
Paypal   US $159.59
OEM VW BEETLE TURBO S Post cat Oxygen Sensor 98 04
OEM VW BEETLE TURBO S Post cat Oxygen Sensor 98 04
Paypal   US $80.74
2002 VW Beetle HO Turbo Headlight Head Lamp RH
2002 VW Beetle HO Turbo Headlight Head Lamp RH
Paypal   US $180.95
MagnaFlow Exhaust 2002 Volkswagen VW Beetle S 18 Turbo
MagnaFlow Exhaust 2002 Volkswagen VW Beetle S 18 Turbo
Paypal   US $538.58
2002 VW Beetle HO Turbo Headlight Head Lamp Set
2002 VW Beetle HO Turbo Headlight Head Lamp Set
Paypal   US $343.80
VW Beetle Turbo S 2001 4 Mass Air Flow Sensor Meter MAF
VW Beetle Turbo S 2001 4 Mass Air Flow Sensor Meter MAF
Paypal   US $89.99
OEM VW BEETLE TDI TURBO S AC Evaporator 98 05
OEM VW BEETLE TDI TURBO S AC Evaporator 98 05
Paypal   US $190.99
02 2002 VW BEETLE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TURBO OEM 100812
02 2002 VW BEETLE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TURBO OEM 100812
Paypal   US $549.95
02 03 04 05 VOLKSWAGON BEETLE TURBO S HEAD LIGHT LEFT
02 03 04 05 VOLKSWAGON BEETLE TURBO S HEAD LIGHT LEFT
Paypal   US $176.00
PAINTED Volkswagen BEETLE Turbo REAR WING ROOF SPOILERžŠ
PAINTED Volkswagen BEETLE Turbo REAR WING ROOF SPOILERžŠ
Paypal   US $70.00
02 04 VW BEETLE S 18 turbo LUK OEM CLUTCH KIT W SLAVE
02 04 VW BEETLE S 18 turbo LUK OEM CLUTCH KIT W SLAVE
Paypal   US $233.00
LUK CLUTCH W SLAVE CYL 02 04 VW BEETLE S 18 turbo AWP
LUK CLUTCH W SLAVE CYL 02 04 VW BEETLE S 18 turbo AWP
Paypal   US $233.00
Clutch Masters VW Beetle Turbo S 02 06 Flywheel Alum
Clutch Masters VW Beetle Turbo S 02 06 Flywheel Alum
Paypal   US $480.25
Clutch Masters VW Beetle Turbo S 02 06 Flywheel Steel
Clutch Masters VW Beetle Turbo S 02 06 Flywheel Steel
Paypal   US $480.25
VW Beetle Oxygen Sensor BOSCH w Connector O2 Turbo S
VW Beetle Oxygen Sensor BOSCH w Connector O2 Turbo S
Paypal   US $58.00
02 03 04 05 VOLKSWAGON BEETLE TURBO S HEAD LIGHT RIGHT
02 03 04 05 VOLKSWAGON BEETLE TURBO S HEAD LIGHT RIGHT
Paypal   US $176.00
Volkswagen VW Beetle Jetta Golf TDI NEW Turbo Charger
Volkswagen VW Beetle Jetta Golf TDI NEW Turbo Charger
Paypal   US $699.00
VW BEETLE GLS TDI TURBO S AC Condenser 98 05
VW BEETLE GLS TDI TURBO S AC Condenser 98 05
Paypal   US $161.99
VW BEETLE TURBO S Knock Sensor 98 05
VW BEETLE TURBO S Knock Sensor 98 05
Paypal   US $67.44
Turbo Motor Mount Inserts Volkswagen Beetle 98 06
Turbo Motor Mount Inserts Volkswagen Beetle 98 06
Paypal   US $19.99
VW BEETLE TURBO S Ignition Coil 01 05
VW BEETLE TURBO S Ignition Coil 01 05
Paypal   US $53.19
SAMCO TURBO HOSE KIT Audi TT VW Beetle Golf TB15 BLUE
SAMCO TURBO HOSE KIT Audi TT VW Beetle Golf TB15 BLUE
Paypal   US $204.95
02 03 04 NEW BEETLE TURBO S BUMPER FOG LIGHT W BULB LH
02 03 04 NEW BEETLE TURBO S BUMPER FOG LIGHT W BULB LH
Paypal   US $67.85
02 03 04 NEW BEETLE TURBO S BUMPER FOG LIGHT W BULB RH
02 03 04 NEW BEETLE TURBO S BUMPER FOG LIGHT W BULB RH
Paypal   US $67.85
Volkswagen Beetle Base S SE GLS TDI Turbo Hood Strut
Volkswagen Beetle Base S SE GLS TDI Turbo Hood Strut
Paypal   US $19.99
02 03 04 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE TURBO S BUMPER GRILLE W HOLE
02 03 04 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE TURBO S BUMPER GRILLE W HOLE
Paypal   US $41.85
VW BEETLE 01 05 LH FOG LAMP W TURBO 02 03 04 NEW CAR
VW BEETLE 01 05 LH FOG LAMP W TURBO 02 03 04 NEW CAR
Paypal   US $61.08
02 03 04 NEW BEETLE TURBO S BUMPER FOG LIGHT W BULB SET
02 03 04 NEW BEETLE TURBO S BUMPER FOG LIGHT W BULB SET
Paypal   US $129.85
2002 02 VW Beetle HO Turbo Headlight Head Lamp LH NEW
2002 02 VW Beetle HO Turbo Headlight Head Lamp LH NEW
Paypal   US $180.95
2002 05 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S Left Headlight
2002 05 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S Left Headlight
   US $200.00

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Two 2.5s: A History of the 2.5L Engines in the Subaru Outback and Nissan Sentra

Cars powered by 2.5-liter engines, like the Subaru Outback or Nissan Sentra, tend to be zippy and responsive, even though these two don't belong to the same class.

The Subaru Outback engine has quite a history and evolution. Formally introduced at the 1994 New York Auto Show, the car was launched initially with the DOHC 2.2-liter flat-4 engine, and was promptly given a 10-hp improvement in 1998.

A flat-4 design, also called a horizontally-opposed-4, has two cylinders mounted on each side of the crankcase. This is the same design used for the engine of the classic Volkswagen Beetle.

The pistons move in opposite directions, analogous to a boxer slamming his gloves together, thus earning the nickname boxer engine. The counteracting motion contributes to the substantial canceling out of vibration.

This is how the Subaru Outback engine evolved:
* First generation - 2.2L SOHC 135 hp (101 kW) H4

* Second generation - 2.5L SOHC 165 hp (123 kW) H4

* Third generation - 2.5L SOHC 175 hp (130 kW) H4 or 2.5L DOHC 250 hp (186 kW) H4 turbo

* Fourth generation - 2.5i SOHC i-AVLS 170 hp (130 kW) H4

The 2.5i models produce 170 hp and 170 lb-ft of torque, coupled to a six-speed manual transmission that enhances superb performance features.

Some owners of the 2.5-liter Outback engine have encountered head gasket problems or failures when these overheat too often, resulting in thermally warped heads, but Subaru has already redesigned the head gaskets with good success.

The engine uses a timing belt that may have to be replaced every 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or so.

The Nissan Sentra engine, on the other hand, was introduced during 1982 with the Nissan Sunny, and has gone through a series of incremental improvements.

By 2002, a new 165-horsepower SE-R was in circulation, coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission or optional 4-speed automatic.

The QR line of inline- or straight-4 piston engines from Nissan come in displacements of 2.0 liters to 2.5 liters. They share aluminum, dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) pedigrees with optional direct injection in four-valve configuration and variable valve timing.

The Nissan Sentra engine for the SE-R Spec V sport compact variant is the 2.5-liter QR25DE, which was originally mated to the Nissan Altima. It could put out 175 hp at 6000 rpm and 180 lb·ft (244 N·m) of torque at 4000 rpm, sufficient to accelerate the car to 60 mph (about 100 kph) in less than seven seconds.

The QR25DE comes out of the plant in Decherd, TN with aluminum intake manifold, connecting rods made of cast steel and vibration-reducing balance shafts.

This 5th generations Nissan Sentra engine started production in 2000, and has served its role quite well through the years, despite its share of mechanical glitches that have led to service bulletins and recall episodes.

Some owners have observed comparatively higher oil consumption as well as valve screws in the intake manifold becoming loose and leading to fluctuating idling or loss of power.

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Even as Nissan Sentra engine looks into the problems, owners of affected vehicles are being advised to check their oil as frequently as every 700 mi or 1,100 kilometers.