A Component Comparison from the Previous Year
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- The 3.2 liter, LA3, and 2.6 liter, LY9, engines have replaced the 3.0 liter, L81 engine.
- Some of the new features include:
- Cylinder bores have enlarged to 87.5 mm (3.45 in) for the 3.2L and deceased to 83.2 mm (3.28 in) for the 2.6L.
- Crankshaft stroke has been changed to 88 mm (3.47 in) for the 3.2L and 79.6 mm (3.13 in) for the 2.6L.
- The 3.2L has a forged steel crankshaft.
- The 2.6L has pressed fit piston pins.
- A new oil filter adapter that allows room for the close-coupled catalytic converter.
- The ECM is now located on the right side camshaft cover.
- Multi-wall steel exhaust manifolds are used to decrease loss of exhaust gas heat.
- A new structural oil pan is used.
- Secondary Air Injection has been removed on both engines.
- Flywheel adapter and retainer has been deleted.
- A new engine block heater is being used.
- Timing belt idler pulley has been relocated, to minimize belt noise.