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Originally Posted by DSX_Camaro
(Not that it applies to SS guys) But us V6 guys really got screwed when they rolled out the LFX engine and decided to integrate the exhaust manifold. Not having long tube headers is awful.
You certainly didn't see Ford taking away long tubes for the Mustang V6...
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I think...in the case of a corporate V6 engine (which is what it is)...lower weight, increased power, and fuel economy won vs the "can the customer replace the manifolds" argument.
For what it's worth - the Camaro team listens to it's customers (and enthusiasts) more than many other car lines put together. You might be familiar with the disciples...or the company's presence at the Camaro5 Fest and many other shows.
They're constantly listening...as I'm sure they've read this thread already.
But they're not about to let the customers design or engineer the car. Because we have no idea what we're talking about in the big picture, and that results in an Aztek.
Also...careful what you ask for...Ford may still have manifolds on their V6, but that doesn't, inherently make it better. The two companies take wildly different approaches to the same problems. It's really very interesting.