Turbo 6 cylinder option?

STOCK1SC · 02-12-2008, 03:47 PM

With the rumors about the 3.5 twin turbo going into the new Mustang, what do you guys think about a Turbo 6 in the Camaro? I've been hoping for the option since 1987 when I first experienced a stock Grand National that produced more torque than the L-98 in the Vette. I personally would prefer a turbo 6(with strong internals) over a NA V8. If they could get AFM to work on it that would be even better. Anybody else a turbo fan or strictly V8's only? Let me edit, I want a turbo 6 that can be cheaply modified and won't grenade. If it's made of glass then give me the V8.

mike24 · 02-12-2008, 05:03 PM

Personally i would consider a turbo 6 .

metal · 02-14-2008, 06:14 AM

I'd buy one in a heartbeat. (no pun intended)

STOCK1SC · 02-14-2008, 11:02 AM

I like the turbo option mainly for the weight savings(unless it's iron blocked) and the easy modibility of turbo's. they're free horsepower waiting to be uncorked.

JakeRobb · 02-14-2008, 11:24 AM

I think it's a great idea. I'd consider it if it were in the ~350hp range.

metal · 02-14-2008, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JakeRobb

I think it's a great idea. I'd consider it if it were in the ~350hp range.

I can't imagine it wouldn't, those 20+ year old SFI Buick V6's have been past that for... what 20 years

JakeRobb · 02-14-2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by metal

I can't imagine it wouldn't, those 20+ year old SFI Buick V6's have been past that for... what 20 years

Um, no, they haven't.

My lightly-modded GN makes about 260rwhp. It's the torque that makes it special.

If I bought a Camaro with a turbo V6, I would want it to make at least 350hp and 350lb-ft.

metal · 02-14-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JakeRobb

Um, no, they haven't.

My lightly-modded GN makes about 260rwhp. It's the torque that makes it special.

If I bought a Camaro with a turbo V6, I would want it to make at least 350hp and 350lb-ft.

Hi
I didn't mean stock

Back at the powertour in 01 my bolt on 89 Turbo T/A Dyno'd 349.8 RWHP and 416 torque on a stock turbo.
I haven't dynoed my Turbo Z or my current Turbo T/A but they have many many more mods then I had back then.
I don't think it would be too hard for a Turbo 6 2010 Camaro to be 350RWHP from the factory

5thGen · 02-14-2008, 02:19 PM

I would definetely consider a turbo 6 based on price.

If Ford comes out (as the rumors say) with a Twin turbo 6 making 415-425 hp and as much torque as the GT, for the same price as the GT, it will be on my list.

If GM does the same, it too will be on my list. As long as I can special order it without other options and an Manual Trans, it's all good.

christianjax · 02-14-2008, 02:40 PM

having owned and LOVED a Grand National (still my favorite car I ever owned) I would jump at the chance to own a new V6 Turbo if it dominated like the GN's did back in thier day.

JakeRobb · 02-14-2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by metal

Back at the powertour in 01 my bolt on 89 Turbo T/A Dyno'd 349.8 RWHP and 416 torque on a stock turbo.

What mods did you have to make those numbers? My GN isn't stock, but it doesn't make anywhere near that much power.

STOCK1SC · 02-14-2008, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 5thGen

I would definetely consider a turbo 6 based on price.

If Ford comes out (as the rumors say) with a Twin turbo 6 making 415-425 hp and as much torque as the GT, for the same price as the GT, it will be on my list.

If GM does the same, it too will be on my list. As long as I can special order it without other options and an Manual Trans, it's all good.

I'm exactly like you, whichever is the better bang for the buck, durable, and cheap to mod will be in my garage. I was glad to see Ford coming to it's senses, the only problem is a lot of the purists have a hard time considering anything other than a V8. I'll take a quick revving DOHC Turbo 6 anyday!

metal · 02-14-2008, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JakeRobb

What mods did you have to make those numbers? My GN isn't stock, but it doesn't make anywhere near that much power.

K&N, chip, 42lbs injectors, fuel pump, hotwire kit, adjustable FP regulator, THDP (with the cutout open) converter.
Thats about it.
I just dug up a picture of the dyno chart it was 349.8 and 412 ft lbs torque.

FAD1 · 02-14-2008, 11:48 PM

I would like anything that would take out those Stangs. I don't know if i can afford those?

LeadSled1 · 02-15-2008, 09:37 AM

If the V8 and turbo 6 had the same performance/cost numbers, I would pick the turbo 6.