The, ahem, Corvette uses an aluminum block. I believe it is 'unlined', but
could be wrong.
Tom
> I'm pretty sure most makers using aluminium blocks use steel sleeves or
> liners. Like you, I may be and am quite likely dead wrong.
>
> BTW, the Vega wasn't the first iteration of this type of motor meltdown.
> American Motors tried it in '62 and '63 with one of their straight six
> motors.... with quite similar results.
>
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