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Old 02-27-2013, 07:00 PM   #77
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Originally Posted by Mikes SS View Post
I agreee but disagree also. If they produce a car that takes kindly to after market enhancing, one might be more apt to purchase it over another less modifyable car.
While I completely agree with you and this is something I think about when purchasing a vehicle.

I can say that the vast majority of consumers do not share our passion.

And on GM's list of priorities for developing a new Camaro or V8 engine having an easily modifiable engine is far closer to the bottom of the list than the top. Fuel economy numbers and advertised HP and torque will take precedence because those things will help sell the cars that are powered by these engines.

It’s hard to say GM doesn’t care about aftermarket performance because of the vast amount of products from crate engines to even cars like COPO Camaro but when it comes to modifying street cars they sell it’s just not a high priority.
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