GM Gasoline V6 90 Degree - Manual (Page 89)

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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