View Poll Results: Do you want to see a return of Cubic Inch markings on SS models?
Yes.
73
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No.
19
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Would you like to see Cubic Inch markings on SS models again?
09-26-2005, 05:19 PM
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Would you like to see Cubic Inch markings on SS models again?
Would you like to see the return of cubic inch displacement logos underneath the SS moniker for SS model Chevrolets? A nice example would be to start with an SS 325 for a 5.3 Camaro and SS 364, if we are so lucky to have a 6.0 LS2. What do you think?
09-26-2005, 05:31 PM
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Re: Would you like to see Cubic Inch markings on SS models again?
I really like it but I fear that the general public might see that as too "old school". It seems that HP numbers are what people want to see. People might also see the markings of a large engine as "gas milage deficient" but that may not matter to the people who are purchasing the vehicle anyway.
I still voted YES. I don't see how 427 (or 428) badges are not on a new ZO6.
I still voted YES. I don't see how 427 (or 428) badges are not on a new ZO6.
09-26-2005, 06:30 PM
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Re: Would you like to see Cubic Inch markings on SS models again?
Cross-flag emblems and cubic inch designation would help the Impala SS greatly. It's unnecessary on the Cobalt SS, which sells primary to people who would not understand the reference.
09-26-2005, 08:04 PM
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Re: Would you like to see Cubic Inch markings on SS models again?
On engines that had a nice sounding number in cubic inches like for instance 7.0 427 or if Chevy built a 6.3 383..........Though I'd settle for a litre badge on the side of the car.....I like how the 3.1 MPFI V6 badge looks on the side of my Cavalier.........
I'd be cool to put the name of the engine series on the side with the liter designation and if it was boosted. Like LS4 5.3 V8 would look cool on the side of the Montes and Impalas......and Ecotec badge on the Cobalt......and a Vortec badge on the trucks......... Have it a nice small little badge either on the front fender, hood or door....like the trucks...... It would work better for cars right on the side of the nose or hood........and trucks I could see it either workin on the all 3...
Then again we might start having too many badges on these cars. I sometimes wish the little GM badge was located in the door area inside the car.
I'd be cool to put the name of the engine series on the side with the liter designation and if it was boosted. Like LS4 5.3 V8 would look cool on the side of the Montes and Impalas......and Ecotec badge on the Cobalt......and a Vortec badge on the trucks......... Have it a nice small little badge either on the front fender, hood or door....like the trucks...... It would work better for cars right on the side of the nose or hood........and trucks I could see it either workin on the all 3...
Then again we might start having too many badges on these cars. I sometimes wish the little GM badge was located in the door area inside the car.
09-26-2005, 10:32 PM
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Re: Would you like to see Cubic Inch markings on SS models again?
I personally could care less about displacement monikers for the bulk of the SS models, but the Camaro should have displacement identified on it somewhere, in CID. This is an American car, put it in cubes. Let the Camaro stand defiant against the rest of the world's standard. I am sure the Europeans will hate it anyway, regardless of how Chevy might list displacement.
09-26-2005, 10:47 PM
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Re: Would you like to see Cubic Inch markings on SS models again?
No I don't want to see the displacement markings, but I also agree that the Camaro and Vette should be in cubic inches if they do it.
09-27-2005, 06:53 AM
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Re: Would you like to see Cubic Inch markings on SS models again?
I would integrate the SS and the liters...the way they integrated the SS and the c.i. on, say, the SS 396 Chevelles.
Cubic inches don't exist anymore, in terms of marketplace standing. I love the idea of displaying liters, as GM typically has the largest engine displacements in a given segment. But cubic inches? Eh...no.
Cubic inches don't exist anymore, in terms of marketplace standing. I love the idea of displaying liters, as GM typically has the largest engine displacements in a given segment. But cubic inches? Eh...no.
