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fielderLS3 03-20-2013 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by NASTY99Z28 (Post 6308746)
Yes but that's the only v8 they offer as where this would be the base v8 option sorta like the 305 of the 3rd gens and the 6.2 would be the 350 and make a lot more power then the 5.0.(atleast for now) I think a 1ss with a 5.3 and more mpg friendly gears at a lower cost would help sales and then allow the 2ss to be offered with the big boy 6.2 at a higher cost and better gearing.

We both know that's not the way it will go down. It's not like a 5.3L displacement engine will be cheaper to produce than the 6.2. If both are offered, a 5.3L V8 won't cost less than the current 1SS, it will be the same. You want a 6.2L, you'll have to pay thousands more in the first year of the 6th-gen than in the last year of the 5th gen if they go the 2 different displacements route.

Captain Awesome 03-20-2013 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CAP'N B (Post 6300596)
The pushrod is a weak link, the lifters are a weak link and the valve train instability probably cause more total engine failures than probably any other failure. The OHC engine lends itself to better valve train stability and higher performance, higher revving engines.

How many RPMs does your Avatar guy's weekend pushrod car turn all afternoon long at wide open throttle?

OldScoolCamaro 03-20-2013 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Awesome (Post 6312269)
How many RPMs does your Avatar guy's weekend pushrod car turn all afternoon long at wide open throttle?

....seriously, what are you saying? Look, take a stand, be factual, hold an opinion, but please stop seemingly taking the position of an antagonist with the overt intent to elicit controversial responses for ones own enjoyment. Sorry, ....:gossip: :iono:

Agent orange 03-21-2013 06:51 AM

Probably its gonna be the same format. The ss will be the same engine as the base stingray engine.

WHAMMO 03-22-2013 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by LOWDOWN (Post 6309398)
Something to keep in mind when comparing Coyotes to other critters is the physical size of Ford's OHC V8s...much larger in width and height than the SBC. Weighs more, too.

So now you run into packaging issues. More boiler room required. Cowl height and frontal area issues. And don't forget a Lincoln 4-dr is supposed to share the next-Gen Stang chassis, too. If so, Lincoln will have input as to body-chassis structure and specs, just as Cadillac has with the Alpha derivatives.

There's an opportunity for GM to create a Gen-6 Camaro that, for once in a long-long time, is the same size or even smaller/lighter than the next-Gen Stang...and the physical size of the SBC plays a part in that overall physicality.

The Coyote weights 430 and the LS3 418lbs. I'm wondering what is the weight of the LT1..

I know the LS3 is smaller in size, but Ford did pretty well because the 5.0 didnt gain any size over the 4.6, if I'm not mistaken. Maybe its even more compact than the 4.6l.

NASTY99Z28 03-22-2013 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by fielderLS3 (Post 6310150)
We both know that's not the way it will go down. It's not like a 5.3L displacement engine will be cheaper to produce than the 6.2. If both are offered, a 5.3L V8 won't cost less than the current 1SS, it will be the same. You want a 6.2L, you'll have to pay thousands more in the first year of the 6th-gen than in the last year of the 5th gen if they go the 2 different displacements route.

Never said the 5.3 would be cheaper to build. They could offer it at a lower power level day around 385hp since its going to be in a lighter chassis and then they could charge extra for the 6.2. It will probably never happen but it would be cool to have a budget v8 option.

fielderLS3 03-22-2013 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NASTY99Z28 (Post 6319031)
Never said the 5.3 would be cheaper to build. They could offer it at a lower power level day around 385hp since its going to be in a lighter chassis and then they could charge extra for the 6.2. It will probably never happen but it would be cool to have a budget v8 option.

Exactly.

NASTY99Z28 03-23-2013 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by fielderLS3 (Post 6322581)
Exactly.

After thinking about it I take back what I said about the 5.3 not being cheaper to produce. Since it's used more across the GM line up it should cost less overall for GM to build it compared to the 6.2 since its a "premium" engine and they make less of them. Yes I know a lot of the parts are the same but there enough parts that aren't that would allow for cheaper build cost based on the volume of each engine size. Once again I doubt it would happen but I would like to see two different v8 options simply because I think its cool and it allows each buyer to have a choice which is something we haven't had since 92.:thumb:

revychevy 03-23-2013 10:00 AM

They are putting a 6.2 liter V8 in the New SS sedan, they put 6.2 liters in the Stingray, why would they put a smaller displacement engine in the best selling pony car in the land?

So the Camaro SS can get beat by the GT? Again? Put that DI 6.2 in that baby and there is your mpg savings AND your grunt. How do you even argue that the 5.3 liter is better than 6.2 if they are both DI with cylinder deactivation? :bonk:

revychevy 03-23-2013 10:29 AM

Although I must admit AFM seems like it sucks from all accounts on camaro5 and every other Camaro site I have seen...

fielderLS3 03-24-2013 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by NASTY99Z28 (Post 6322911)
After thinking about it I take back what I said about the 5.3 not being cheaper to produce. Since it's used more across the GM line up it should cost less overall for GM to build it compared to the 6.2 since its a "premium" engine and they make less of them. Yes I know a lot of the parts are the same but there enough parts that aren't that would allow for cheaper build cost based on the volume of each engine size.


The logic could work both ways. Any savings based on the volume of the 5.3L displacement could be offset by differences between the truck engines and car engines. The 5.3L is the volume truck engine, but the volume advantage of the 5.3L displacement may be offset by the volume disadvantage of having a unique version of the 5.3L just for the Camaro. It depends on exactly what is interchangeable.

Ultimately, whatever cost differences there may be between the various displacements and applications of the small blocks is probably fairly small, certainly not anywhere near enough to affect price to the point that another trim can be separated out. So even if a 5.3L SS was offered (and it probably won't be), it will likely be priced where the current 1SS is, not below it. Sure, the 6.2L comes with a price premium in the trucks, but not because it costs GM that much more. It's mostly just marketing (attaching the larger engine to premium trims). The standard models pay for themselves and get people in the door, but the options are where the real money is made.

NASTY99Z28 03-24-2013 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by revychevy (Post 6323483)
They are putting a 6.2 liter V8 in the New SS sedan, they put 6.2 liters in the Stingray, why would they put a smaller displacement engine in the best selling pony car in the land?

So the Camaro SS can get beat by the GT? Again? Put that DI 6.2 in that baby and there is your mpg savings AND your grunt. How do you even argue that the 5.3 liter is better than 6.2 if they are both DI with cylinder deactivation? :bonk:

Never said a 5.3 is better then a 6.2 just liked the idea of multiple v8's. A 5.3 is a great engine and I'm sure it's going to be even better now with di so don't act like it can't be a strong setup when paired up with a lighter 6th gen camaro. A lot of people want a v8 but don't need or want the baddest setup which is why every v8 camaro sold isn't a zl1.

NASTY99Z28 03-24-2013 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by fielderLS3 (Post 6326282)
The logic could work both ways. Any savings based on the volume of the 5.3L displacement could be offset by differences between the truck engines and car engines. The 5.3L is the volume truck engine, but the volume advantage of the 5.3L displacement may be offset by the volume disadvantage of having a unique version of the 5.3L just for the Camaro. It depends on exactly what is interchangeable.

Ultimately, whatever cost differences there may be between the various displacements and applications of the small blocks is probably fairly small, certainly not anywhere near enough to affect price to the point that another trim can be separated out. So even if a 5.3L SS was offered (and it probably won't be), it will likely be priced where the current 1SS is, not below it. Sure, the 6.2L comes with a price premium in the trucks, but not because it costs GM that much more. It's mostly just marketing (attaching the larger engine to premium trims). The standard models pay for themselves and get people in the door, but the options are where the real money is made.

Agreed but a man can still dream......:happy0180:

Mikes SS 03-25-2013 10:05 AM

Its also the point that that the 5.3L DI will get better gas milieage than the 6.2L...if we all want to keep our V8's in the future, I am all about having an option for a smaller standard V8 to help the company with CAFE ratings, and yes as we say we will pay to play, if you want the bigger engine you will pay for it.


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