The Chevrolet Chevette

General Motors (GM) first introduced the Chevrolet Chevette in 1975 as part of its worldwide T platform of cars.  The T platform was the GM automobile designation for subcompact cars.  GM manufactured the Chevette under the T platform from 1975 to 1986 (model years 1976 to 1987).  Even though it wasn’t the most powerful car, the Chevette had worldwide appeal and was especially popular in South America and the U.S.  It was the best-selling small car in America for 1979 and 1980.

The Chevette Engine

Chevette engines were initially manufactured in 1.4 liter or 1.6 liter models that delivered between 53 to 70 horsepower. A four-speed manual transmission came standard, while a three-speed automatic transmission was optional.  The EPA estimate on the Chevette engine was 28 miles per US gallon city and 40 miles per US gallon highway, which was unheard of at the time.

The Chevette engine went through many changes, throughout the years of its manufacture.  The Chevette Raly 1.6 had a 1.6 liter overhead-cam four-cylinder, rated at 60 hp, while the 1977 Chevette engines offered 57 hp and 63 hp.  By 1979, the Holey two-barrel carburetor was standard on all Chevette models and in 1981 a diesel engine option was available.  In 1981 also, a new engine cylinder head design called the swirl-port had its debut; its purpose was to improve torque and fuel economy.

Used Chevette Engine

Today many different types of used Chevette engines are still available to the consumer, though you may need the help to find one.  The following is a list of used Chevette engines that can still be sourced today; 4-111 (1.8L, diesel, VIN “D”),4-98 (1.6L, VIN “C”) AT, A.T. TH180, 4-98 (1.6L, VIN “9″ & “C”) AT, 4-98 (1.6L, VIN “9″ & “C”) MT, A.T. (TH180), A.T. TH200 (diesel), A.T. TH180 (gasoline), (4-98, 1.6L, VIN “E, J, O & 9″) AT, (4-98, 1.6L, VIN “E, J, O & 9″) MT, 4-98 (VIN “E”) AT, 4-98 (VIN “E”) MT, 4-85 (VIN “I”) AT, 4-85 (VIN “I”) MT,  M.T. (4 speed) w/o sport shift (short tail shaft),  M.T. (4 speed) sport shift (long tail shaft),  M.T. 5 speed (diesel),  A.T. TH200 gasoline, M.T. 5 speed gasoline, and M.T. 5 speed diesel.

You can use many online sources to buy your used Chevette engine.  When purchasing a used Chevette engine, it is a good idea to understand what type it is and if the power that it offers will suit your needs in today’s world. It is also important to make sure that the used Chevette engine is in good condition and comes with a warranty.

Rebuilt Chevette Engines

Instead of buying a used Chevette engine, there is also the option of buying a rebuilt engine.  Some online stores offer remanufactured GM engine blocks.  The sellers claim that these rebuilt GM engines are not just a replacement for your old Chevette engine, but are an improvement on it as well.  The desigh of the remanufactured engine blocks exceed GMs original specifications.  Some of these rebuilt engines come with a 7-year or 70 mile warranty.  It may be a better idea to buy a rebuilt GM engine for your Chevette, instead of a used engine, in terms of power, quality, reliability, durability and warranty.

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