GM Gasoline V6 90 Degree User Manual
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ENGINE APPLICATION MANUAL
GM Powertrain
Gasoline 4.3L V6 90 Degree
Revised: 08/15/2000
Contact:Luis Nespolo - (248) 857-1558
Printed: 8/15/00
GM Powertrain needs a thorough understanding of each application for the 4.3L V6 90 Degree Engine,
including for example, vehicle mass, transmission performance details, vehicle speed and grade as well
as vehicle cooling and air intake capabilities.
The OEM customer shall submit a completed “ Model Definition Form”, supplied by GM Powertrain at the
start of each project or equivalent “ Vehicle Powertrain Technical Requirement Specification” for each
project.
A sample form of the former appears as a supplement to this manual. (See Appendix I)
This data from the Model Definition Form, and the requirements contained within this manual, will be
used to generate an agreed specification for the complete 4.3L V6 90 Degree Engine.
All the dimensions and values in this manual are for reference only.
Refer to the appropriate 4.3L V6 90 Degree Engine installation drawing(s) for definitive information.
The following table summarizes the organization of the document.
Section
Comments
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Product Summary
Summarizes the Product Information, Provides
Feature Location Illustrations, and Characterizes
the Engine Content as Delivered.
3.0 Major System and Interface Descriptions
Provides the “context” the Engine Operates
Within.
4.0 Vehicle Mounting and Packaging
Details Mounting and Packaging.
5.0 Detailed Performance Description
Provides Details on the Performance of the
Engine as an Overall System.
6.0 Operating Environment
Details the Intended Operating Environment.
7.0 Recommended Usage Constraints
Provides Cautions and Limits for Intended Usage.
8.0 Quality, Reliability, and Durability
Details Design Intent QRD Performance.
9.0 Service Requirements
Details Service Intervals and Service Parts.
10.0 Diagnostics
Details Supported Diagnostics and Procedures
11.0 Other Available Documents
Provides References to Related Documentation.
12.0 Validation Requirements
Details Validation processes
13.0 Notes
Defines Terms used in Manual.
Appendix I
Engine – Vehicle Definition Form