07-03-2012, 07:22 AM | #15 |
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with the 5.3 i was going after the v8 should thats all i would never myself get a v6 but it could be a option for someone that can't afford a ss but wanting the v8 sound
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07-03-2012, 07:56 AM | #16 |
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If you think there are 150K cars just like your's out there, I have two suggestions for you:
1. Buy something a little flashier than Silver next time 2. You haven't modded enough
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A Boss killer with a LS7 and a semi auto paddle shift trans would get me very excited.
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If you want a V6 to sound better, slap a new exhaust on. Dropping in a heavier, less efficient engine for the sole reason of getting "the V8 sound" is just stupid.
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07-03-2012, 09:15 AM | #19 |
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That isn't going to do it. There are only two ways to make a V6 sound better: keep the RPM's above 5k or add 2 cylinders to it.....
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There is simply no point to offering the 5.3L.
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There's also a whole segment of people that want the looks and want fuel efficiency. There's a tremendous number of V6 models out there... and not just the Chevy's. There's a lot of V6 Mustangs out there and a whole lot of V6 Challengers out there (though honestly on the Challenger... it's 1 MPG better than the V8 Camaro for 120+ hp less.... so honestly...what's the point of that one?) Options are a good thing.
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07-03-2012, 10:20 AM | #22 |
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Anything weighing under about 700 lbs/liter of engine displacement has enough performance for many buyers. Maybe even most. Just for reference, 4000 lbs and 6.2 liters is down at about 650 lbs/liter (I'm thinking only NA here)
If the next gen could come in at or under 3500#, a 5.3L engine would be just about right power-wise for all those buyers. GM cut about 500 lbs out of their car lines 35 years ago, so it wouldn't be the first time. Norm |
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Really?
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07-03-2012, 10:40 AM | #24 |
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07-03-2012, 05:21 PM | #28 | |
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If you guys think this current HP battle will continue you're crazy. Not only will CAFE and the tree hugg........... err......... green movement end it there are the, almost certain, law suits that will result in someone getting bent out of shape. Wether it be safety, noise, or whatever.
You may wonder what I mean. Answer is I"m not sure. But you can bet with all this power running around out there from the factory that it will cause problems. Hell we are already being micro-managed from above anyway. To continue to up the power puts us closer to 800 bhp. Sorry, that ain't happening. As far as more options goes comes higher prices I think. I modded mine to be 'Different' so I really don't care what they do now but it is nice to be different and not have the same thing everyone else has. I'm glad we as a people were never satisfied to be like everyone else. Where's the creativity? It's our yearn to have more that has always kept us a step ahead as a country. Quote:
If it's a bad business move then that's one thing and I can't tell you if GM (or any other company) would do well or not to let customers 'buffet' their cars but it would be cooler than shit. Just probably cost a lot more even for lot cars. |
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