GM built the LC3 engines for Cadillac's halo cars the STS V and XLR V at its Wixom assembly plant by hand. Since the CTS V is Cadillac's present halo vehicle, why isn't the LSA engine built at the Wixom plant instead of in Mexico? I would think that Cadillac would have wanted to ensure a higher degree of engine assembly quality by delegating this function to the Wixom plant.
Well, you said it, money. As long as the quality is there, why not? Are they as good as they could be? Maybe not, but plenty good enough for what we use them for and to hold up during the warranty.
I can tell you first hand that the build process of these engines is very precise. I'm an Electrical Controls Engineer at a GM powertrain plant that builds V8's (not ours) and it would amaze everyone how many error proofing systems are in place to ensure a quality build. We assemble these engines within micron precission and have the latest technology to ensure all tolerances are maintained. I'm obviusly biased being a controls engineer but I feel that the current control systems that are used in the build of these engines are more accurate than a human assembling them. I guess in short, don't be concerned where the engine is built, they follow the same assembly proceedure as all other plants.
Obviously (note the spelling) you can't take the word of someone who doesn't know how to spell simple words (precision and procedure), regardless of how much engineering expertise they claim to have.
You mean I have a Mexican Cadillac! WTF!!! Where's my hydraulics?
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