FenwickHockey65's Great Thread of GM Knowledge - Page 30 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

FenwickHockey65 · 07-13-2013, 02:30 PM

ShnOmac · 07-13-2013, 02:52 PM

That is pretty incredible!

Off topic- I was just building a Sierra.... Holy fricking options batman.

NASTY99Z28 · 07-13-2013, 03:37 PM

I bet that gas light was on for a loooonnngggg time...

FenwickHockey65 · 07-13-2013, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShnOmac

That is pretty incredible!

Off topic- I was just building a Sierra.... Holy fricking options batman.

Holy freaking MSRP Batman.

I'm just glad I'm going for a Double Cab SLE. Should save me some money.

68vert · 07-15-2013, 09:07 PM

Fen, what your best prediction on when we will see the new LT1 in the Camaro? Also, has it been confirmed anywhere when (MY15, 16, 17) we are going to get a 6th gen?

Nice vette pics! That yellow is loud and proud!

FenwickHockey65 · 07-16-2013, 12:20 AM

It won't be in a 5th gen, that's for sure.

I would expect to see the 6th gen arrive in 2015 as a 2016 model.

FenwickHockey65 · 07-16-2013, 12:31 PM

http://wot.motortrend.com/2015-chevr...#axzz2ZEFzpTGG

2015 Colorado/Canyon spied again.

KMPrenger · 07-16-2013, 01:05 PM

This shot says "V6VVT" on the engine cover.

So...is it the 3.6 or the new 4.3?? I've never seen a cover look like this for the 3.6 LFX engine. If it is the 3.6 the oil cap is always to the right of the intake throttle body and maybe it isn't visible in this shot...but I don't see it.

See the spy shot:

Versus the LFX in the Cadillac ATS

FenwickHockey65 · 07-16-2013, 01:12 PM

Reuss said no powertrain sharing between the two truck lines, so I'm inclined to believe it's the LFX. Could be slightly modified for truck applications.

I'd love to see the LV3 in them though.

*DGthe3* · 07-16-2013, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Reuss said no powertrain sharing between the two truck lines, so I'm inclined to believe it's the LFX. Could be slightly modified for truck applications.

I'd love to see the LV3 in them though.

Rather see one with an L86, but to each their own

ShnOmac · 07-16-2013, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Holy freaking MSRP Batman.

Trucks are getting ridiculously expensive.

Bhobbs · 07-16-2013, 02:02 PM

It would be disappointing if there was no V8 Colorado.

snizzle · 07-16-2013, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

It would be disappointing if there was no V8 Colorado.

I don't think people wanted to spend 30K on a V8 Colorado.

Fen,
How well did the V8 Colorados sell?

KMPrenger · 07-16-2013, 03:07 PM

I think a V8 small truck is cool, but really there is no point in my opinion. If they wanted to build a true "Extreme" version of the truck, lowered, and handled better, with a V8 that would be awesome, but otherwise I don't see a need for it.

The 4.3 or a small diesel in this truck would be more than adequate. Again...these small trucks NEED to have a worthy difference in price and mpgs to be relevant...otherwise why bother? Even the 3.6 would hall/pull plenty good for what I'd want (and get decent mpgs), but yes the 4.3 would be the better work engine and as a bonus the 4.3 will shut down to 4 cylinders, so it might even better the better FE option.

You start asking for V8 engines and large towing capacities and your basically killing the idea of what makes a small truck good. Most people that really want a small truck feel the current midsize trucks are too big. I feel the size of the current colorado is big enough, just right for today's market...why make it any bigger? I hope these aren't, but from the photos they look like they might be which is disspointing to me.

Why don't small/midsize trucks sell well? B/c they aren't what they are supposed to be...small/cheap/reliable/efficient (or some combination of that)

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NASTY99Z28 Drives: 99z28 with bolt-ons and a mwc fab 9 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 1,277	I bet that gas light was on for a loooonnngggg time... __________________ I like my woman like my milk shakes, THICK!!!!

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68vert Drives: 2010 SIM SS/RS, 1968 RS convertible Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 744 View My Garage	Fen, what your best prediction on when we will see the new LT1 in the Camaro? Also, has it been confirmed anywhere when (MY15, 16, 17) we are going to get a 6th gen? Nice vette pics! That yellow is loud and proud! __________________ 2010 SIM SS/RS see garage for mods

07-16-2013, 12:20 AM	#412
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	It won't be in a 5th gen, that's for sure. I would expect to see the 6th gen arrive in 2015 as a 2016 model. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

07-16-2013, 12:31 PM	#413
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	http://wot.motortrend.com/2015-chevr...#axzz2ZEFzpTGG 2015 Colorado/Canyon spied again. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

07-13-2013, 02:52 PM	#408
ShnOmac Drives: 2006 Silverado SS, 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 13,313	That is pretty incredible! Off topic- I was just building a Sierra.... Holy fricking options batman.

07-16-2013, 01:05 PM	#414
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,949	This shot says "V6VVT" on the engine cover. So...is it the 3.6 or the new 4.3?? I've never seen a cover look like this for the 3.6 LFX engine. If it is the 3.6 the oil cap is always to the right of the intake throttle body and maybe it isn't visible in this shot...but I don't see it. See the spy shot: Versus the LFX in the Cadillac ATS __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

07-16-2013, 01:12 PM	#415
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Reuss said no powertrain sharing between the two truck lines, so I'm inclined to believe it's the LFX. Could be slightly modified for truck applications. I'd love to see the LV3 in them though. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

07-16-2013, 02:02 PM	#418
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,989	It would be disappointing if there was no V8 Colorado.

07-16-2013, 03:07 PM	#420
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,949	I think a V8 small truck is cool, but really there is no point in my opinion. If they wanted to build a true "Extreme" version of the truck, lowered, and handled better, with a V8 that would be awesome, but otherwise I don't see a need for it. The 4.3 or a small diesel in this truck would be more than adequate. Again...these small trucks NEED to have a worthy difference in price and mpgs to be relevant...otherwise why bother? Even the 3.6 would hall/pull plenty good for what I'd want (and get decent mpgs), but yes the 4.3 would be the better work engine and as a bonus the 4.3 will shut down to 4 cylinders, so it might even better the better FE option. You start asking for V8 engines and large towing capacities and your basically killing the idea of what makes a small truck good. Most people that really want a small truck feel the current midsize trucks are too big. I feel the size of the current colorado is big enough, just right for today's market...why make it any bigger? I hope these aren't, but from the photos they look like they might be which is disspointing to me. Why don't small/midsize trucks sell well? B/c they aren't what they are supposed to be...small/cheap/reliable/efficient (or some combination of that) __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)