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Instead of saying old 36 to 40 hp engine from VW think 300 hp engine from Subaru.... that's more of a comparison for this day and age. And that's a sexy sound, I don't care who you are! |
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02-28-2013, 07:44 PM | #382 | |
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An H-4 would sound better with a single exhaust. All of which might still be moot for the Camaro, as opposed engines are a lot wider than inline or V engines. Norm |
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Did a quick search, but definitely want to look around more. From what I'm seeing it looks like the Honda 3.5 is having the balancing issues. The most recent GM V6 I have found with AFM is the LY7 (pushrod/port injected) and owners had the same complaint. I'm going to keep looking around because I am also curious how they are doing it with DOHC and getting around the balancing issues. I don't doubt they are working on it, heck 20 years ago I never thought we'd see a mainstream V6 that could spin to more than 7000 RPM and look at what we have now.
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The new GM 4.3 V6 has cylinder shut off...can't remember where I read about it.
I did mention it in my thread about keeping the V6 for the 6th gen, ( http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=277052 ) as it could have the potential to get great mpgs if they were to use it in the next gen Camaro, and make awesome power. I'm not saying they should use it, or that it is my # 1 choice for a V6 engine in the next gen, but there is possibilities for sure. GM claims a big V8 can be more efficent than a smaller engine or a turbo 6....so maybe a big V6 with cylinder shut off can do the same as compared to a smaller V6 or a turbo 4.
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Sooooooo, back to the original question, "why would anyone want a 4 cylinder Camaro?"
This has turned into a completely different thread of people bashing the idea of one, not addressing why someone might actually "want" one. Simply put, the Camaro is a pretty cool car. And not everyone needs a modded exhaust or any modifications for that matter. A great looking stylish coupe that's fun to drive and gets decent mileage. That's why someone would want one. Now weather or not that car would perform up to the standards of people that care enough to go to a Camaro website on a regular basis to discuss the Camaro is another story.
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03-02-2013, 09:12 AM | #389 |
The new LT1 V8 in the C7 Corvette has the ability to drop to 4 cylinders on the highway with 450 hp and 30 mpg.
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Keep in mind what alternatives are out there that cost about the same as an entry level Camaro that have 4-cylinder engines. GM can take these out with a fun-to-drive 4-cylinder Camaro.
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Did GM not learn from Ford? Anyone remember the Mustang II?????? Fail!!! Would the 4 cyl camaro come standard with the coffee can muffler.... oh wait.. What do you call an american ricer car now?.... It's the 2016 Camaro.
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Same for highway driving. A Torque filled V8 can lope along nicely at 70MPH ar perhaps 1700RPMs, which is a lower frequency and less shrill than a I4 at the same speed which could be at 2500 or more RPMs. |
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