R Rally Sport Member Joined Jul 13, 2025 Messages 48 Reaction score 4 Points 8 Buick Ownership 2008 Buick lacrosse cx Jul 24, 2025 #1 I own a 2008 Buick lacrosse cx and I was just wondering if it has a cast iron block or aluminum.
R RD_Atlanta Active member Joined Aug 21, 2024 Messages 138 Reaction score 70 Points 28 Buick Ownership 2005 LeSabre Jul 24, 2025 #2 If the engine is a 3.8L, it has a cast iron block & heads (which is a favorite of many, including me). I understand the 3.6L block and heads are A319 aluminum alloy. I think the 5.3L V8 uses the same aluminum alloy as the 3.6L.
If the engine is a 3.8L, it has a cast iron block & heads (which is a favorite of many, including me). I understand the 3.6L block and heads are A319 aluminum alloy. I think the 5.3L V8 uses the same aluminum alloy as the 3.6L.
R Rally Sport Member Joined Jul 13, 2025 Messages 48 Reaction score 4 Points 8 Buick Ownership 2008 Buick lacrosse cx Jul 24, 2025 #3 Mine has the 3.8 v6.