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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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Re: Ford sets bar for Camaro V6.

Originally Posted by rlchv70
Just wait for the turbo DI version.
That will be crazy.
Old Apr 13, 2006 | 05:34 PM
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Re: Ford sets bar for Camaro V6.

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I just dont see that motor as the base either.
Why? You don't think Ford has a pretty good idea what the base Camaro is going to have?
Old Apr 13, 2006 | 05:35 PM
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Re: Ford sets bar for Camaro V6.

I'll still take an Aura cause GM still owns Ford for styling.

Numbers on paper are on thing--I want to see how this Ford 3.5L performs.
About time they put out a decent V6
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 04:24 AM
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Re: Ford sets bar for Camaro V6.

Clicky

Well, I'll probably get flamed for this but...The new Ecotec which puts out almost equal power to the new V6 from Ford.
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 10:09 AM
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Re: Ford sets bar for Camaro V6.

Originally Posted by IREngineer
Why? You don't think Ford has a pretty good idea what the base Camaro is going to have?
If that's their premium offering for a sedan or something, I just dont see the Mustang getting it. Maybe it will...
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 10:24 AM
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Re: Ford sets bar for Camaro V6.

Originally Posted by graham
If that's their premium offering for a sedan or something, I just dont see the Mustang getting it. Maybe it will...
Mustang is one of Ford's most important vehicles. Why wouldn't they want to make sure it stays competitive? Economies of scale make sense of using this motor and derivatives wherever possible.
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 10:28 AM
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Re: Ford sets bar for Camaro V6.

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Clicky

Well, I'll probably get flamed for this but...The new Ecotec which puts out almost equal power to the new V6 from Ford.
It has a Turbo and uses premium instead of 87 octane. Although in a midsize sedan, I'll take either engine.

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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 11:19 AM
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Back when this gen came out, they said the Duratec was supposed to replace the current V6. But plans cna change, so that is why I would like more information. This motor really won't be too outlandish for the Mustang as the base motor.
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 11:20 AM
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Re: Ford sets bar for Camaro V6.

Originally Posted by graham
If that's their premium offering for a sedan or something, I just dont see the Mustang getting it. Maybe it will...
It's commonly known the current 500 was supposed to have this engine, but didn't get it because they were having "issues." What if the Mustang was as well? Do you think it was always the plan for Mustang to have a suv engine?
Old Apr 18, 2006 | 09:53 AM
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Re: Ford sets bar for Camaro V6.

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Clicky

Well, I'll probably get flamed for this but...The new Ecotec which puts out almost equal power to the new V6 from Ford.

Dude, that's almost WRX and evo territory from an i-4, wish they'd offer it for the Cobalt z24 (or maybe SS, idk which badge I like better)
Old Apr 18, 2006 | 11:06 AM
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Re: Ford sets bar for Camaro V6.

Originally Posted by graham
Would this even be a base Mustang motor?
I am predicting that Ford will use a variant of the 3.5 in the Mustang. I think it could be a larger displacement version, 3.7 or so.
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