GLS 1994–1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 1993–1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme (1993 received both LH0 and L82 motors) 1994–1998 Pontiac Grand Am 1994–1999 Pontiac Grand Prix LG8 The LG8 ("J-code") was an updated version of the engine that displaced . It still had an iron block and two-valve pushrod aluminum heads and full sequential port fuel injection. The LG8 also featured a new intake manifold and numerous changes to improve parts-sharing with the larger-displacement LA1 3400. Emissions were improved with secondary air injection and it earned LEV status. The engine featured a bore and a stroke and a 9.6:1 compression ratio. It produced and . The LG8 was built in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, Mexico and Tonawanda, New York. Applications: 2000–2005 Buick Century 1999–2003 Chevrolet Malibu 2000–2001 Chevrolet Lumina 2000–2003 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.4/3400 LA1 The LA1 or 3400 ("E-code") was a larger-bore version of the L82. It was first used on the 1996 U-platform minivans. It displaces and has bore and stroke with a 9.5:1 compression ratio. Emissions are controlled via a catalytic converter and exhaust gas recirculation; however, the Pontiac Aztek and Buick Rendezvous do not use the latter. Fuel shut-off is at 6000 rpm. Starting around 2000, most vehicles are equipped with GM's Engine Oil Life Monitor. This engine was assembled at both Tonawanda engine and the Mexican Ramos Arizpe engine plant. Applications: 2002–2005 Buick Rendezvous 2000–2005 Chevrolet Impala 2000–2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1996 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 1997–2005 Chevrolet Venture 1999–2004 Oldsmobile Alero 1996–2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette 2001–2005 Pontiac Aztek 1999–2005 Pontiac Grand Am 1999–2005 Pontiac Montana 1996–1998 Pontiac Trans Sport Production in China by SAIC-GM GM partnered with SAIC Motor to form SAIC-GM in 1997. This partnership manufactured variants of the 60° V6 engine in China, primarily for use in Chinese market GM products. Chinese-built LNJ engines were used in the US for the 2005-2009 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent. LB8 The LB8 is General Motors' base V6 in China. It is a derivative of the LG8 with the same bore and a shorter stroke for . It remains an iron block with pushrods and an aluminum two-valve head. Power is and . Applications: Buick GL/GLX (China) Buick GL8 (China) Buick Regal (China) LW9 The LW9 is a larger version of the LB8 with an stroke for . Power is and torque is . Applications: Buick GL/GLX (China) Buick GL8 (China) LNJ An updated version of the Generation III