10-01-2007, 04:29 PM | #1 |
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Gotcha! 'Gen V' Engine Details... DOHC!
Via several links eventually ending up at www.pickuptruck.com:
http://www.pickuptruck.com/html/news...eunionuaw.html "According to the document, C3XX pickups will feature a new 'Gen V' 6.2-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC) V8 engine - a major departure from GM's traditional overhead valve (OHV) pushrod engine design used in its trucks, like the ‘Gen IV’ 403-horsepower / 417 lb-feet L92 6.2-liter V8 under the hood of the GMC Sierra Denali. The only DOHC V8 GM currently offers is Cadillac’s 4.6-liter Northstar engine. The Gen V 6.2 motor will use variable valve timing (VVT) like the Gen IV 6.2, but the use of dual overhead cams holds the promise of four valves per cylinder instead of the current two valves, for better intake and exhaust flow and increased power. This is a similar setup to the 5.7-liter i-Force V8 used in the Toyota Tundra, but the Gen V 6.2 will also offer GM's active fuel management (AFM) system. AFM shuts down half the cylinders during steady state running for improved fuel economy – a feature not currently available for the i-Force. Up until this point, it’s been conventional wisdom that implementing cylinder deactivation on OHC engines is impractical for reasons of cost and complexity. Pushrod engines won’t be disappearing entirely from GM’s truck line. A new ‘Gen V’ OHV V8 will replace the current 320-hp / 340 lb-feet 5.3-liter V8. Apparently the final displacement hasn’t been determined yet, because it’s referred to as 5X." Um, this is unbelievable news if it is indeed true (which it looks like it is)... This means we might get a DOHC, 6.2L, V8 capable of big power AND good mpg! I have to breath, this is crazy... ~LSx
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10-01-2007, 04:48 PM | #2 |
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If it makes it into the Camaro; that'll be a hot ride.
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10-01-2007, 05:23 PM | #3 |
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Good find!
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10-01-2007, 07:33 PM | #4 |
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Which has more potential for power LS3 or that? I know which is better for mpg, but are the power potentials similar?
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10-01-2007, 09:23 PM | #5 | |
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It seems that that Gen V engine thing I found a while back wasn't a one hit wonder...check this out, from the same post of mine a while back -- it sort of integrates both articles together...
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EDIT: I skimmed that entire pdf...and there are numerous mentions to "zeta" and many if not all parts are going to be made HERE. There were multiple references to Gen V...but none that slated production to start before 2010-1/2. And nobody would happen to know what the GMT/GMX reference is to the Camaro, would they? cause there could be some useful deciferable info if we knew that....(groans) I'm gonna get stuffed in a suburban for this... Last edited by Mr. Wyndham; 10-01-2007 at 09:38 PM. |
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10-02-2007, 01:39 AM | #6 | |
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And this is GREAT news! GM makes some, and pardon my language, BAD ASS engines. That is one area that has always impressed me. To think...that it's possible to walk up to your new 450hp Camaro and see the window sticker that says, "City = 25mpg : HWY = 38mpg"... (of couse this is me...dreaming...) heck...why not make it 30/40!!! |
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10-02-2007, 02:57 AM | #7 | |
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I don't think 35mpg is out of reach for a modern V8.. of course as soon as you mash the loud pedal.. that figures going to disappear faster than a bottle of whiskey at an alcoholics support group |
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10-02-2007, 07:53 AM | #8 |
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OHC... Bleh. I want my pushrod engine.
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10-02-2007, 10:05 AM | #9 | |
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Okay...there is an interesting note here: like I said before, nothing Gen V that's mentioned is slated for production before 2011...but there are numerous gen IV parts, i.e. Cyllinder deac., that will be continuing production well after the start of Gen V production...thought it was a worthy mention... :eek:YAO! Okay, I'm typing as I'm reading, so excuse my outbursts...Sandusky? I'm not sure what that is, or where in regards to GM's plants, but it'll be making the Zeta front and rear (starting late 2008 -page 66), for GMX 511/521/551. Saginaw steering will also be taking care of that aspect (at least columns, and half-shafts) for GMX511/521/551...also listed as starting production in late 2008. I'm assuming that GMX551 is the G8....but, why group it with the Camaro? there's something fishy going on... The 2008 thing, that's the biggest part. I mean, we've all heard the rumors, and official stuff. But this is an official document between GM, the UAW, and Delphi...sooooo EDIT: ugh, I'm definitely going to be chased down suburban-style.... Last edited by Mr. Wyndham; 10-02-2007 at 10:43 AM. |
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10-02-2007, 11:41 AM | #10 |
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I just hope that the General doesn't abandon the OHV as a performance engine. Yeah, I know all the advantages and drawbacks of pushrods and OHC/DOHCs, but I still always liked the fact that GM was able to compete with their OHVs. It's sort of their calling card, or one of them.
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10-02-2007, 03:44 PM | #11 |
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10-02-2007, 07:52 PM | #12 |
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Really! hmm, interesting. Because everything Camaro (511, 521) in that document is paired with the Impala....
If you don't mind me asking - how did you know that GMX511,521 was the Camaro? I hadn't seen it anywhere, ao I was just asking a question I never expected to be answered . I was extremely surprised when you responded! |
10-03-2007, 01:05 PM | #13 |
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You know...since this design isn't coming out full-production untill 2012...I don't know if I can wait that long...
I want a Camaro ASAP, and ASAP for me is summer of 2010...I know that I MUST have E85 capablitly. Don't ask why - I just do...I don't need the SIDI, or the AFM, or the VVT(if I must)...but ugh, I can't wait untill 2012... |
10-04-2007, 09:51 PM | #14 |
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i hear ya man, and the more i think about it, the more i realize im gonna have to wait longer to get mine. i wont be getting one anytime soon, probably have to wait till around 2012-13 sadly.
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