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Material gains: AlloyTec offers expertise in engineered alloys for engine system applications Diesel Progress North ... The seeds of AlloyTec were sown more than 12 years ago in the valve seat insert (VSI) segment of the diesel engine business at Winsert Inc. Based in Marinette, Wis., Winsert is a leading supplier of cast valve seat inserts for the global engine markets. "AlloyTec is a company that is a virtual unknown to most purchasing agents, metallurgists and design engineers within the industry," said Myers. AlloyTec's engineered-material solutions helped to minimize the exposure to costly price-volatile materials such as cobalt- or nickel-based alloys. findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0FZX/is_6_71/ai_n14698776   (795 words)

AutoWeb - Holden Reveals Advanced, All-New Alloytec V6 Engine The Alloytec 190 is teamed with either a world-class new five-speed automatic transmission with 'Active Select' or a premium application six speed manual transmission. For increased efficiency, the Alloytec 190 is equipped with variable cam phasing on exhaust as well as inlet camshafts, which is a GM engine 'first'. Long-life new exhaust systems for Alloytec and Alloytec 190 have cast iron manifolds for low-noise operation and dual close-coupled catalytic converters to reduce fuel use and emissions. www.autoweb.com.au /cms/A_102048/newsarticle.html   (1832 words)

CarNet - Car Sales, Used Cars, New Cars, Finance, Insurance and Reviews   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) Two Alloytec V6 Engine Variants The lightweight, all-aluminium 3.6 litre Alloytec is a 60-degree V6 belonging to a new family of GM Global V6 engines that incorporate state-of-the-art features and premium performance characteristics. The high-performance 3.6 litre Alloytec 190 engine is standard specification on the new-to-the-range VZ Commodore SV6 (replacing Commodore S), the Calais and the long-wheelbase WL Holden Statesman. Alloytec feature highlights include continuously variable cam phasing for outstanding operational flexibility, a powerful micro-hybrid engine control unit that facilitates extremely fast data flow, electronic throttle control, variable intake manifold (Alloytec 190), coil-on-plug ignition, forged steel crankshaft and piston cooling jets. www.carnet.com.au /car.net/cna_review_article.aspx?articleid=3539&panel_promo=NO   (823 words)

RACV Motoring Online Designated as Alloytec, this engine belongs to a 'clean sheet' family of new GM V6 engines, developed as part of a global powertrain strategy. The somewhat compromised 175 merely holds station in terms of performance feel to the driver when compared with the superseded 3.8, and there is the distinct lack of the wow factor that comes with the performance precision and aural tone of the 190. Alloytec engines deserve the advanced technical features of the five-speed auto, which is designed to keep the engine spinning with smaller steps between gears and through providing more programmed performance logic such as down-shifting through the gears on overrun. motoring.racv.com.au /racvm/whichcar/CarreportArticle.cfm?ID=CE95E442-7A58-46D2-BD0E130876C63DE7   (1087 words)

South Africa's New & Used Car Search - AutoWorld   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) The advanced 3.6-litre Alloytec engines of the Chevrolet Lumina LS and S models are more powerful, responsive and fuel-efficient than the engines that they replace. The lightweight, all-aluminium 3.6-litre Alloytec engine found on the Lumina LS and S models, is a 60-degree V6 belonging to a new family of GM Global V6 engines that incorporate state-of-the art features and premium performance characteristics. The Alloytec V6 engines feature highlights include continuously variable cam phasing for outstanding operational flexibility, a powerful micro-hybrid engine control unit that facilitates extremely fast data flow, electronic throttle control, variable intake manifold (S model), coil-on-plug ignition, forged steel crankshaft and piston cooling jets. www.car-values.autoworld.co.za /autonews/viewart.asp?id=2419   (575 words)

The Australian: New engine for Commodore (archived)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) The Alloytec engine is produced at Holden's new $400 million engine plant in Melbourne, with two variants available to local buyers. The more powerful Alloytec 190 produces 190 kilowatts and will be available in the Calais and the long wheelbase Statesman and Caprice. Cars with the Alloytec 190 also get a new five-speed automatic transmission and paddle shifters on the steering wheel, while a six-speed manual will be offered as an option on the SV6. www.theaustralian.news.com.au /common/story_page/0,5744,10387243^1702,00.html   (524 words)

AutoSpeed - Holden's New World Class V6 The new Alloytec V6-powered Commodores is the most refined and powerful Holden has produced and introduces a new standard of technology to locally-built cars and engines. The Alloytecs’ cam phasers are continuously variable, allowing individual camshaft timing through 50 degrees of crankshaft rotation (and 50 degrees for exhaust cam adjustment in Alloytec 190). Alloytec variants feature an Auto start function, where there is no need to hold the key in the 'start' position - just turn key to 'start' position and then let go. www.autospeed.com /cms/A_2264/article.html   (3537 words)

Auto Emirates - New Cars Model   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) The advanced 3.6-0litre Alloytec V6 engine is more powerful, responsive and fuel-efficient than the outgoing 3.8-litre Ecotec V6. The six-cylinder engine has always been at the heart of the Chevrolet Lumina, and the launch of a new generation of global V6 engines has been a great catalyst for change. Apart from the direct benefits of increased power and mid-range torque responsiveness, the Alloytec V6 also brings new electronic systems that offer even more confidence-inspiring driver control and greater safety. www.autoemirates.com /NewCars/NewCarsModel.asp?ID=52   (454 words)

Diesel Progress North American Edition: Material gains: AlloyTec offers expertise in engineered alloys for engine ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) The seeds of AlloyTec were sown more than 12 years ago in the valve seat insert (VSI) segment of the diesel engine business at Winsert Inc. Based in Marinette, Wis., Winsert is a leading supplier of cast valve seat inserts for the global engine markets. "AlloyTec is a company that is a virtual unknown to most purchasing agents, metallurgists and design engineers within the industry," said Myers. AlloyTec's engineered-material solutions helped to minimize the exposure to costly price-volatile materials such as cobalt- or nickel-based alloys. www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0FZX/is_6_71/ai_n14698776   (854 words)

GMInsideNews Forums - Holden New VZ Commodore Road Test On Alloytec 190 models, that balance is even more obvious with the helping hand of ESP reining-in a potentially wayward tail on ill-cambered and broken surfaces with a pleasing lack of drama. But the big news for VZ is the Alloytec engine itself, which replaces the hoary old OHV 3.8-litre unit that was first used by the VN Commodore 15 years ago. Steel cranked, with chain-driven DOHC valve trains, the Alloytec might be a fairly conventional, albeit powerful and refined 3.6-litre unit now, but the engine is destined to remain current in the GM scheme of things for decades. www.gminsidenews.com /forums/printthread.php?t=6820   (2081 words)

Car review: Holden Commodore VZ SV6 The Alloytec produces 340Nm of torque at 3200rpm, still 40Nm shy of the Falcon's stump-pulling 380Nm at 3250rpm. The 190 Alloytec's upper mid-range and top end have a freer breathing, more responsive quality than the base engine. When driven hard, the 190 Alloytec also sounds like it's working properly, as opposed to the base engine, which just huffs and puffs. www.drive.com.au /editorial/article.aspx?id=8916&vf=1   (1171 words)

Holden Alloytec 3.6-litre V6 : News & Reports : Motoring : Web Wombat The new Alloytec V6-powered Commodores will be the most refined and powerful Holden has yet produced and it will be interesting to see how the Alloytec engines stack up against Ford's powerful straight 6-cylinder powerplant that motivates the BA Falcon. The Alloytec 190 engine produces 90 per cent of its peak torque between 1600 rpm to 5900 rpm, while the less feisty 175kW version produces 90 per cent of its torque between 1600 rpm to 5400 rpm. For increased efficiency, the Alloytec 190 is equipped with variable cam phasing on exhaust as well as inlet camshafts, which is a GM engine first. www.webwombat.com.au /motoring/news_reports/alloytec-v6.htm   (1271 words)

Holden New Zealand - Holden - Press Holden’s Alloytec engineis a lightweight V6 of all-aluminium construction and 3.6 litre displacement. Alloytec produces 175 kW of power at 6,000 rpm and 320 Nm of torque at just 2,800 rpm - which equates to 14 per cent more power and five per cent more torque than the outgoing 152 kW ECOTEC V6. Among other key contributors to superior Alloytec V6 performance and durability are a precision sand-cast alloy cylinder block (almost 10 kilograms lighter than the ECOTEC block), a heavy-duty micro-alloy forged steel crankshaft, piston-cooling oil jets, latest technology three-chain cam drive and coolant loss protection software. www.holden.co.nz /press/article/8   (2205 words)

Alloytec engine The new Alloytec engine is a 3.6 litre, 60 degree V6 offered in two variants. Fuel economy is rated at 11.1 litres/100km for the 180kW Executive sedan, and 11.5 litres/100km for the 195kW Calais The new Alloytec engines, like all of Holden's engines, are covered by a 3 year/100,000km Australia wide warranty and Holden's roadside service. www.southgate.com.au /pr03.htm   (210 words)

Article Details - Adrenalin Publishing Site - It is a mark of respect on the part of GM then, that Holden Australia has been chosen to produce the Global V6 — or Alloytec, to give it its correct nomenclature — for not only Australian cars, but for the rest of the GM world as well. Given five years of strategic development, the manufacturing of global variants for markets around the world, the development of Holden’s own Alloytec variant and the commissioning of a A$400 million engine plant, the Global V6 engineering and manufacturing project is the most significant engine programme ever undertaken by an Australian vehicle manufacturer. Meantime, under the performance bonnet, the Alloytec 190 produces 190 kW of power at 6,500 rpm and 340 Nm of torque at 3,200 rpm. www.adrenalin.co.nz /afa.asp?idWebPage=13579&idAdrenalin_Articles=47&SID=33709252   (903 words)

The Australian: Holden VZ Commodore [September 08, 2004]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) The new Alloytec V6 is slightly smaller, at 3.6-litres, but it brings Holden up to date with technology. While the Alloytec retains the old engine's strong off-idle torque and easy response around town it lacks the top-end zing of its Japanese V6 competition. The major differences, apart from computer software, are that the 190 has a two stage inlet manifold and variable timing on both inlet and exhaust valves: the 175 has a plain manifold and only fiddles the inlet valves. www.theaustralian.news.com.au /common/story_page/0,5744,10697942^13232,00.html   (1142 words)

Lifestyles: Motoring: Alloytec: Commodore's Heart Transplant Holden said the global V6 engineering and manufacturing project is the most significant engine programme ever undertaken by an Australian vehicle manufacturer, given the five years of strategic development, the manufacturing of variants for markets around the world, the development of its own special variant and the commissioning of a $A400 million engine plant. Development of the Alloytec took place in Australia and the United States. It says Holden is considering selling a hybrid V6 in a few years as part of an environmental push designed to broaden the appeal of the brand. xtramsn.co.nz /lifestyles/0,,12622-3517837,00.html   (1086 words)

Holden VZ - Next Car Pty Ltd - 9th August, 2004 The 3.6 litre Alloytec engines are more powerful, responsive and fuel-efficient than the outgoing ECOTEC V6.  Matched to all-new and upgraded transmissions they deliver increases in all-round driving refinement.  Selected models bring advanced active safety features that electronically assist the driver to maintain vehicle control in emergency situations. The lightweight, all-aluminium 3.6 litre Alloytec is a 60-degree V6 belonging to a new family of GM Global V6 engines that incorporate state-of-the-art features and premium performance characteristics.  It is locally produced at Holden's $400 million Global V6 plant in Port Melbourne, Victoria, and comes in two variants: Alloytec and Alloytec 190.  The 3.6 litre Alloytec engine is specified on VZ Commodore Executive, Acclaim and Berlina models.  It produces 175 kW of power at 6000 rpm and 320 Nm of torque at 2800 rpm.  Ninety per cent of the torque is available between 1630 and 5460 rpm. www.nextcar.com.au /n.holden.VZ.WL.04aug.html   (1466 words)

VZ Commodore alloytec V6   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) The new VZ Commodore Alloytec V6 The all new high performance Alloytec V6 engine is one of the most sophisticated and advanced production engines ever manufactured. The 174 Alloytec V6 produces 175kW of power at 6000rpm and 320Nm of torque at 2800 rpm. The 190 Alloytec V6 produces 190kW of power at 6500rpm and 340Nm of torque at 2800 rpm. coming.to /holden/commodore/alloytec.html   (89 words)

Motoring - Extra shine for 2005 Lumina sedans and Ute   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) The new 3.6-litre Alloytec V6's in the Lumina LS and S are more powerful and fuel-efficient than the engines they replace and have new electronic systems that offer better driver control along with upgraded transmissions. The standard Alloytec engine in the Lumina LS is rated for 175kW at 6000rpm rpm and 320Nm at 2800rpm, 90 percent of which is available from 1630 to 5460rpm. Matching the Alloytec V6 is a broader range of powertrain combinations; the Lumina S model with the Alloytec 190 is offered with a five-speed semi-automatic transmission featuring Active Select paddle-shifters on the steering wheel. www.motoring.co.za /index.php?fSectionId=754&fArticleId=2411641   (1224 words)

AutoSpeed - Alloytec Awakening According to Wayne Besanko, head of PowerChip, his company is the only one in Australia with direct ECU access for the Alloytec V6. The secret to Powerchip’s Alloytec tuning success is possession of the Powertrain Definition Program that is made available by Bosch to car manufacturers. The dual variable cam timing of the high-performance Alloytec V6 – the 190kW engine – is currently being explored. autospeed.drive.com.au /cms/A_3062/article.html   (1199 words)

autoguide news and reviews Like their passenger car siblings the three models all get either Holden’s new 3.6-litre V6 Alloytec engine or an upgraded version of the 5.7-litre Gen III V8, although there are actually four different versions of the two engines on offer. The 175kW Alloytec V6 has maximum power of 175kW and peak torque of 320Nm, however that peak is reached at 2800rpm in the Ute and at 2400rpm in the Crewman and One-Tonner. The 190kW Alloytec engine used in the higher-specced Commodore and Statesman models is not offered in the light commercial range. www.autoguide.com.au /news.asp?ed_id=2417&class=Commercials   (568 words)

Holden Commodore VZ range NRMA drive impression - Motoring - MyNRMA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) Two versions of the Alloytec engine are available, 175kW for Commodore Executive, Acclaim and Berlina, while the Calais, Statesman and Caprice come standard with the high performance 190kW powerplant, (the supercharged Ecotec V6 is now consigned to history) and 5-speed “Active Select” automatic transmission. With the introduction of the Alloytec engine, Holden have offered a significant upgrade in performance and refinement to its new V6 range and with the 190kW version, clearly delineated the sports and family variants. Alloytec 190 — 190 kW @ 6500 rpm www.mynrma.com.au /DI_holden_vz_range.asp   (1108 words)

MotorMouth - Fuel Prices and Petrol Prices Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) Holden quietly admits it has taken too long to get its V6 soft-roader moving, but it was fully occupied with the Alloytec installation in the rest of the VZ family. The Alloytec V6 is strong enough for the job, and brings benefits to the ride and handling, but our fuel consumption of 13 litres/100km was nothing special. It has more than enough go for the job, with solid overtaking punch, but you still have to remember the real performance is at the top end and even past the tacho's redline markings. motormouth.com.au /myvehicle/carreview.aspx?article=200504_Holden   (1012 words)

AutoWeb - Holden VZ SV6 Manual Test The SV6’s alloytec 190kW 3.6 litre V6 is hands-down the most technically advanced engine on the local market. The base Alloytec V6 trails the SV6 by 15kW and 20Nm (with both maxima achieved at lower revs). Maximum power is 196hp (146kW) at the wheels, which – assuming a 20 to 30 percent drivetrain loss – matches the quoted 190kW flywheel figure. www.autoweb.com.au /cms/A_2337/article.html   (1404 words)

Holden VZ Commodore / Calais The Alloytec produces 175 kW of power at 6000 rpm and 320 Nm of torque at 2800 rpm. The high-performance Alloytec 190 produces 190kW of power at 6500 rpm and 340Nm of torque at 3200 rpm. Alloytec V6, 4 speed automatic transmission, security system, IRS, ABS brakes, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), 15x6 inch steel wheels, cruise control, auto headlights, basic trip computer, driver's and passenger's airbags, CD player, steering wheel audio controls, power antenna, power socket in centre console, power front windows, 4 cupholders. www.users.on.net /~nweber/commodore/vz   (1311 words)

VZ Commodore / WL - News - Aussie Cars, All and Only Aussie Cars With Specs, Pics and Info The lightweight, all-aluminium 3.6 litre Alloytec is a 60-degree V6 belonging to a new family of GM Global V6 engines that incorporate state-of-the-art features and premium performance characteristics. The Alloytec engines operate with advanced double overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder. Improvements to throttle control, engine calibration, induction and exhaust bring increased power and torque outputs for Commodore SS, SV8 and Caprice, which now produce 250kW of power at 5600 rpm (a rise of 5kW) and 470Nm of torque at 4800 rpm (a rise of 5 Nm). aussiecars.tripod.com /news/10804.htm   (1872 words)

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