Engines

Ok, so I'm getting an engine put in my car. Now here's my question...the SVX got 'slower' as the production year increased. I believe by 1997, the 0-60 time was almost a full second slower than the 1992's. Now, is this because of engine restrictions as the years progressed? If I'm getting a '96 engine dropped in, then that means it'll run the 0-60 comparable to a 1996 SVX??? Thanks!

Originally posted by srmifer
Ok, so I'm getting an engine put in my car. Now here's my question...the SVX got 'slower' as the production year increased. I believe by 1997, the 0-60 time was almost a full second slower than the 1992's. Now, is this because of engine restrictions as the years progressed? If I'm getting a '96 engine dropped in, then that means it'll run the 0-60 comparable to a 1996 SVX??? Thanks!

I think it has to do with either the ECU, or the Transmission... That's just a guess though.

-Mike

Originally posted by Green1995SVX


I think it has to do with either the ECU, or the Transmission... That's just a guess though.

-Mike

good good...i don't want it to go slower...i think my mech found a '96, so we'll see. at the latest, i should hopefully have it back in two weeks. i am so attached to this car it's not even funny...pity it doesn't have that much room in the back tho...lol...nothing can compete with a suburban w/ the third seat out when you're with two very fine ladies can't forget the blankets either haha...anyways, i can't wait to get my car back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I always thought that the newer SVX's were slower because they were heavier. Seems like they gained some poundage as the years went by. The changes they made to the tranny might account for some difference also.

David