GM Reveals Twin Turbocharged LGW 3.0L V6 and 3.6L LGX V6 engines - Page 7

SuperSound · 03-23-2015, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BryceClark89

I know there is a lot of hype about these engines ..but I read an article related to the content mentioned here. GM stated that these engines are (brand)specific meaning only Cadillac is going to receive these motors in their line up. If needed ill be happy to provide the link from the source. Sorry but unless GM changed their mind don't get your hopes up on that awesome 3.6L

Believe you were misinformed. For one, Buick has the LGX in their concept car.

http://www.buick.com/avenir-concept-vehicle.html

There's no such thing as brand specific engines in GM as far as I know.

newb · 03-23-2015, 11:52 PM

Northstars were Cadi only.

Upon further research I stand corrected. I'll shut up now...

SuperSound · 03-23-2015, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by newb

Northstars were Cadi only.

Upon further research I stand corrected. I'll shut up now...

newb · 03-24-2015, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperSound

Buick and Oldsmobile both used northstar v8s.

Thus the reason I corrected myself but thanks for re-emphasizing what I already realized. Good job

SuperSound · 03-24-2015, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by newb

Thus the reason I corrected myself but thanks for re-emphasizing what I already realized. Good job

Lol no worries. I didn't remember it either so had to look it up.

ChefBorOzzy · 03-24-2015, 06:25 AM

Which models used Northstar engines. I can just recall Aurora for Oldsmobile and Bonneville GXP for Pontiac. Think that was it.

Actually, not sure which GM engine an Aurora used. Didn't they have a 4.0 at some point?

Desertion · 03-24-2015, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperSound

Believe you were misinformed. For one, Buick has the LGX in their concept car.

http://www.buick.com/avenir-concept-vehicle.html

There's no such thing as brand specific engines in GM as far as I know.

That's not a buick!

Angrybird 12 · 03-24-2015, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ChefBorOzzy

Which models used Northstar engines. I can just recall Aurora for Oldsmobile and Bonneville GXP for Pontiac. Think that was it.

Actually, not sure which GM engine an Aurora used. Didn't they have a 4.0 at some point?

Cadillac used the Northstar engine too.
GM stopped using brand specific engines as a general rule starting in the 70's. They screwed up by putting Chevy engines in some Oldsmobiles and didn't tell customers. So instead of fixing it they just said all engines are now Corporate engines and can be used in any division.

ChefBorOzzy · 03-24-2015, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Cadillac used the Northstar engine too.
GM stopped using brand specific engines as a general rule starting in the 70's. They screwed up by putting Chevy engines in some Oldsmobiles and didn't tell customers. So instead of fixing it they just said all engines are now Corporate engines and can be used in any division.

I know Cadillac used them. They were primarily Cadillac engines. I was just wondering which Buick and Oldsmobile models did. I can't think of any Buick. I recall the Pontiac Bonneville GXP using it though.

KMPrenger · 03-24-2015, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BryceClark89

I know there is a lot of hype about these engines ..but I read an article related to the content mentioned here. GM stated that these engines are (brand)specific meaning only Cadillac is going to receive these motors in their line up. If needed ill be happy to provide the link from the source. Sorry but unless GM changed their mind don't get your hopes up on that awesome 3.6L

Some pretty reliable sources are already saying the LGX is confirmed for the Camaro, so I am getting my hopes up. In fact, I'd bet on it.

The LGX is going to eventually take the place of the LFX in many, if not most of GM's applications. I don't understand why it wouldn't. GM strives to get every last drop of efficiency out of their powertrains these days, and so it only makes sense to use the LGX everywhere. Also, sharing the engine keeps cost down. No way the LGX is just for Cadillac.

I'd also say the TT3.0 will be used in Buick in addition to Cadillac. The 3.0 avoids taxes in certain countries (China I believe we mentioned) and guess which brand is pretty popular over there? Buick. Not sure where they would use the 3.0 in the Chevrolet or GMC lineup, but nobody is going to complain about 400hp/400TQ if they do use it.

ChefBorOzzy · 03-24-2015, 08:39 AM

I'd love a twin turbo in something more affordable like a Chevy or Buick.. Kind of like what Ford does with the SHO.

shaffe · 03-24-2015, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ChefBorOzzy

Which models used Northstar engines. I can just recall Aurora for Oldsmobile and Bonneville GXP for Pontiac. Think that was it.

Actually, not sure which GM engine an Aurora used. Didn't they have a 4.0 at some point?

I believe the 4.0 V-8 in the Aurora was called the Aurora V-8 or L47. it was built off of the Northstar so yes it was a northstar engine.

I believe there was a while you could get a northstar in a Buick Lucerne as well

FenwickHockey65 · 03-24-2015, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ChefBorOzzy

I know Cadillac used them. They were primarily Cadillac engines. I was just wondering which Buick and Oldsmobile models did. I can't think of any Buick. I recall the Pontiac Bonneville GXP using it though.

Lucerne.

Angrybird 12 · 03-24-2015, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ChefBorOzzy

I know Cadillac used them. They were primarily Cadillac engines. I was just wondering which Buick and Oldsmobile models did. I can't think of any Buick. I recall the Pontiac Bonneville GXP using it though.

Here is a good listing of the cars that used the Northstar engine from Kit Car's website
http://www.kitcarusa.com/kb.php?aid=79
Here is a partial listing.

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ChefBorOzzy Drives: 2016 F150 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,196	Which models used Northstar engines. I can just recall Aurora for Oldsmobile and Bonneville GXP for Pontiac. Think that was it. Actually, not sure which GM engine an Aurora used. Didn't they have a 4.0 at some point?

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ChefBorOzzy Drives: 2016 F150 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,196	I'd love a twin turbo in something more affordable like a Chevy or Buick.. Kind of like what Ford does with the SHO.

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