did ford create a contract with bmw or vw or some other german car company to build the engines or was it solely out of canada and their plant in essex county UK?

 

What engine are you referring to?

 

hes talking about the 4cylinder ford used. Cant help u with ur question but thoses blocks are $$$$ as hell.

 

uhh essex like the 3.8? it was loosly modified copy of buicks 231 GN motor one of the greatest motors ford ever made with the exception of 89-mid 96

 

The Essex isnt a bland copy of the Grand National's 3.8L The GN is an od firing engine (Sound way better) and is 1ci less than the Essex.
The Essex started its life as a 2.5L V6 and a 3.0L V6 and is named simply because of where it was made.

Here is some quick history...
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The Essex was arguably the first mass-produced V6 in the world, and has since gone on to power, among others, TVR, Reliant and AC sports cars.
It wasn't even designed for a car, but for a van - the Transit.
Called the Essex simply because that's where it was made, it had to be a very versatile engine from the beginning.
Over its history, it has powered everything Ford from Zodiacs to Capris.
As they were made up until 1988 for the Transit, you can still find a relatively young engine, but be careful when buying.
Find and build a good one and you'll discover the joys of torque.
Forget about revs unless you're getting serious and concentrate on low down punch instead.
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i said it was loosly copyed, they made it even fireing and made it an off center block, it is indeed a modified copy of buicks GN motor
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