6 cylinder options in the Camaro?
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6 cylinder options in the Camaro?
The original 1st gen Camaro had a straight 6 (250ci 4.0) motor. I wonder if Chevy is thinking of using the straight 6 4.2 that is in the Trailblazer for the base models? It puts out 291hp in the SUV. This would be an awesome motor to have a supercharged or turbo option also.
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Re: 6 cylinder options in the Camaro?
Here is a good read on the engine. Variable valve timing etc.
http://media.gm.com/division/powertr...0_Overview.pdf
http://media.gm.com/division/powertr...0_Overview.pdf
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Re: 6 cylinder options in the Camaro?
GM will be making a Direct Injection 3.6L V6 with over 300HP soon.
What car is that in?
Originally Posted by LeadSled1
Nope, it will fit.
Requires a different oil pan and a different intake.
Requires a different oil pan and a different intake.
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Re: 6 cylinder options in the Camaro?
No way on the I-6 for the Camaro. They have much better car based V-6's. This is designed for turck applications and even negating the weight and set up on the TrailBlazer, the I-6 get horrible fuel economy. 2WD TB gets 16/22 and believe me that is not what I have seen, worse. So, they'll put something in more car based.
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Re: 6 cylinder options in the Camaro?
[QUOTE=Z28x]GM will be making a Direct Injection 3.6L V6 with over 300HP soon.
/QUOTE]
I have a feeling they won't use it in the V6 Camaro, though, might make it too pricey, seeing as how we're only getting one V6.
/QUOTE]
I have a feeling they won't use it in the V6 Camaro, though, might make it too pricey, seeing as how we're only getting one V6.
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Re: 6 cylinder options in the Camaro?
Originally Posted by Jacoz35thSS
No way on the I-6 for the Camaro. They have much better car based V-6's. This is designed for turck applications and even negating the weight and set up on the TrailBlazer, the I-6 get horrible fuel economy. 2WD TB gets 16/22 and believe me that is not what I have seen, worse. So, they'll put something in more car based.
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Re: 6 cylinder options in the Camaro?
Originally Posted by MarcR94v6
Originally Posted by Z28x
GM will be making a Direct Injection 3.6L V6 with over 300HP soon.
Originally Posted by DVBoard
a inline 6 would be nice, however it's seen as an "old" engine. It will take some marketing, and nice numbers (MPG & HP) to get people to buy it.
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Re: 6 cylinder options in the Camaro?
Originally Posted by DvBoard
a inline 6 would be nice, however it's seen as an "old" engine. It will take some marketing, and nice numbers (MPG & HP) to get people to buy it.
People would love to have one in the Camaro
[QUOTE=MarcR94v6]
Originally Posted by Z28x
GM will be making a Direct Injection 3.6L V6 with over 300HP soon.
/QUOTE]
I have a feeling they won't use it in the V6 Camaro, though, might make it too pricey, seeing as how we're only getting one V6.
/QUOTE]
I have a feeling they won't use it in the V6 Camaro, though, might make it too pricey, seeing as how we're only getting one V6.
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Re: 6 cylinder options in the Camaro?
think public, not the enthusist. If they here it has the same type of 6 cylinder that used to come in camaro's they are going to think they are no better than they where.