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Buick V6 Block Photo Guide | ||||
General Information | ||||
The Buick V6 is an amazing motor, by all standards. Throughout the years, several improvements have been made to strengthen the block structure, improve oiling and to increase strength. The addition of turbocharging has resulted in stronger and stronger blocks through out the years. Click here for more of a run down of the evolution of the V6.
As far as production blocks go, the 1986/87 castings are the culimination of this development. The Turbo and Normally Aspirated blocks (Casting number 25526109) appear to be identical except for the addition of the turbo oil drain back hole on the turbo version. They feature a solid cast intake area around the lifter bores, improved oiling passages (bigger to the mains), and cast "ribs" in some areas to increase rigidity as compared to the earlier blocks. Despite years of rumors that the turbo blocks had some sort of difference in metallic composition, it appears (see the section below) that this was not the case. The Stage family of Buick Motorsports blocks are definitely a different breed. They provide incredible strength and several unique features as noted in the sections below. |
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Metallurgic Notes
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Production Blocks | ||||
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Stage Blocks | ||||
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DOTCC (Drive Over The Crank Club) | ||||
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