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Re: v6 engine used in other makes? ALL

posted by  someone claiming to be Evan R on  Fri Nov 24 11:53 CST 2000 [RELATED]

That engine is called the PRV V-6, because it was designed in a joint venture by Peugeot, Renault, and Volvo.

In the USA, find variations of that motor in...

Peugeot 604

DeLorean DMC-12

Eagle Premier (Renault Design)

Dodge Monaco (as above)

The Eagle/Dodge version represents the ultimate refinement of the engine. It displaces 3 litres. Unfortunately, it is not a direct swap for the B27/B28/B280, as the fuel injection ports in the heads do not allow the use of the Volvo injection systems.

This is not to say that it can not be done, because it HAS been done. BUT, one must swap the Renault/Chrylser injection, ignition, and accessory drive systems as well - what a nightmare!

And there really is no good reason to try. If one had a PRV V-6 powered 260 or 760, and it was cherry enough to swap a motor into, the Volvo Turbo 4 cyl makes a relatively easy swap that is totally factory and more powerful than the PRV-6 - or there are several kits to swap in a Ford or Chevy V-8.





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