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11-05-2009 | 02:04 PM
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Which would be what?
These two options are the only realistic choices for a range topping engine choice. What I personally would want to see is only one of them.
A better poll could have been:
Assuming the 6th Gen Camaro weighs as much as 500-lb less than the current model, what would be your choice for the top powertrain?
A. A 400hp Turbo V6
B. A 400hp N/A V8
C. I don't know
D. I don't care as long as it smokes the top Mustang and top Challenger
11-05-2009 | 02:15 PM
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If the Z28 gets built I think that will be the last factory forced induction V8 Camaro ever. It is just too much power. The LS3 SS is already the most power Camaro ever how much more HP can you have while still keeping it a main stream street car. With all the new technology in the Gen V V8 a 6.2L will be a 500HP engine. That is more power than even a Corvette had up until 2006.
I realistically don't see the 6th gen having more than 450HP in its top engine, which combined with a 3500lbs. curb weight will be plenty.
I think all cars in general have reached what can be considered "enough" HP. Does the general public need anything more than 403HP Silverados and 365HP Tauruses?
I think we have hit the HP ceiling and you are going to see more focus on mpg in the future.
I realistically don't see the 6th gen having more than 450HP in its top engine, which combined with a 3500lbs. curb weight will be plenty.
I think all cars in general have reached what can be considered "enough" HP. Does the general public need anything more than 403HP Silverados and 365HP Tauruses?
I think we have hit the HP ceiling and you are going to see more focus on mpg in the future.
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11-05-2009 | 02:40 PM
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11-05-2009 | 02:45 PM
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I think that is just assumed since we know both will be well over 400HP and under 500HP . 7.0L is done after this generation.
11-05-2009 | 04:18 PM
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3v/cyl is dead. Period. SIDI, yes. BAS systems really don't like high compression v8 engines - so you wont see BAS either. And on the displacement front, it'll be over 5.0L. But ~440hp is likely.
I dont know about the TTA's, but the GNs had a pretty sweet chambered exhaust.
A lot of focus. GM (I think) got suprised at how many V8's are selling over V6's. If that trend continues, improving V8 economy is paramount. Luckily, the GenV will not dissapoint.
Originally Posted by Nightshade
it sounded like he had a crate big block installed
Originally Posted by Z28x
I think we have hit the HP ceiling and you are going to see more focus on mpg in the future.
11-05-2009 | 05:29 PM
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11-05-2009 | 10:13 PM
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11-05-2009 | 10:43 PM
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11-06-2009 | 01:17 AM
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11-06-2009 | 01:21 AM
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I've got to believe that if there were a significant efficiency improvement in a V8 smaller than 5.3, GM would build it. The GM Powertrain guys are not dumb.
The 5.3 and 6.2 are far enough apart in MPG and power that it makes sense to build both.
11-06-2009 | 08:07 AM
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11-06-2009 | 10:36 AM
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