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aldaron327 · 05-23-2008, 04:03 PM

It would consume more fuel due to more cylinders/more displacement, but then you have to factor in vehicle weight, CD (Coefficient of Drag), rolling resistance of the tires, etc. However, depending on how big the difference is in all those variables between the V6/V8 or the smaller/larger displacement (even using the same # of cylinders), you might get a return based on the bigger engine having more power and thus having to not work as hard to pull the weight around. Just my personal take on it.

-Tim

wildpaws · 05-23-2008, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MerF

I went with the Gen V choice, but I'd be a little unsure about the 5.0L (conjures memories of the 3rd gens...not our proudest years, even if it is my personal favorite convertible).

Well, it could also conjure up '67-'69 DZ302 Z/28 engines which were 5.0L!
Clyde

*radz28* · 05-23-2008, 05:54 PM

I thought 302ci was 4.9Ls... Potatoe potato...

wildpaws · 05-23-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by radz282003

I thought 302ci was 4.9Ls... Potatoe potato...

If you want to get completely technical with it, 5L = 305.11 cid, using that 1L = 61.022 cid, 4.9L = 299.0078 cid, 302.4 cid divided by 61.022 cid gives you 4.9555897 L, so round up or down?

Clyde

rray200 · 05-24-2008, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptianSam

gen iv 6.2 liter ohc or
gen v 5.0 liter (est)

no replacement for displacement

5.0 Liter TPI.

MerF · 05-24-2008, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by wildpaws

Well, it could also conjure up '67-'69 DZ302 Z/28 engines which were 5.0L!
Clyde

Which are cool for the retro factor...but they don't conjure up many memories of smoking Mustangs..lol

Mr Twisty · 05-24-2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MerF

Which are cool for the retro factor...but they don't conjure up many memories of smoking Mustangs..lol

That was what the DZ302 did best, built for racing. Those GM boys were sneaky back then. How about a Corporate order special car with a 427, could call it...Oh, I dunno, anybody have a good name for it?

ZL2 hood, dog dish hubcaps, no badging, hmmmm.
Might better just build a few tho, in case it doesn't sell well, 69 cars would be a nice round number.

chadrcr · 05-24-2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by aldaron327

It would consume more fuel due to more cylinders/more displacement, but then you have to factor in vehicle weight, CD (Coefficient of Drag), rolling resistance of the tires, etc. However, depending on how big the difference is in all those variables between the V6/V8 or the smaller/larger displacement (even using the same # of cylinders), you might get a return based on the bigger engine having more power and thus having to not work as hard to pull the weight around. Just my personal take on it.

-Tim

Exactly right, my Sierra Z-71 4x4 ( 5.3 V-8 ) gets better gas mileage (22 mpg on flat highway) than my S-10 ZR2 4x4 ( 4.3 V6 ) which will never get 20 mpg on the highway, of course the 5.3 is a lot newer technology, but the truck is A LOT bigger, wider, taller, heavier.

wildpaws · 05-24-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MerF

Which are cool for the retro factor...but they don't conjure up many memories of smoking Mustangs..lol

I think some of the Mustang owners I smoked back then would disagree with your analysis!

Clyde

shadowed_Stranger · 05-24-2008, 06:53 PM

so captain sam, I noticed in your sig that an 06 charger was your project car... IT already quit running?

COPO_Chevy · 05-25-2008, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

That was what the DZ302 did best, built for racing. Those GM boys were sneaky back then. How about a Corporate order special car with a 427, could call it...Oh, I dunno, anybody have a good name for it?

ZL2 hood, dog dish hubcaps, no badging, hmmmm.
Might better just build a few tho, in case it doesn't sell well, 69 cars would be a nice round number.

oo oo oo! Central Office Production Order :party0048: come on GM that would be sweet! and mmmm ZL-1...guahhh..

crap need a napkin and a new keyboard...

MerF · 05-25-2008, 10:31 AM

I'm in a sig!

Mr Twisty · 05-25-2008, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by COPO_Chevy

oo oo oo! Central Office Production Order :party0048: come on GM that would be sweet! and mmmm ZL-1...guahhh..

crap need a napkin and a new keyboard...

I knew someone was gonna get that, your name fits you.
Lingenfelter probably already has the motors ready just waiting for the cars to put em in. That convert hood is just screaming "GIMME SOME COWL AIR!" Could use the 4 cyl cars grill, rear pan, hubcaps on lightweight superwide wheels, no stripes... Jay Leno would buy one, too rich for my blood honestly, BUT I will take a 1LE vert. "Racecar? No honey, that rollbar is just for structural integrity."

COPO_Chevy · 05-25-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

Lingenfelter probably already has the motors ready just waiting for the cars to put em in. That convert hood is just screaming "GIMME SOME COWL AIR!" Could use the 4 cyl cars grill, rear pan, hubcaps on lightweight superwide wheels, no stripes...

oh ya, i can see it now..hugger orange body...with hugger oange in the wheels surrounding the rimgs...would be kick @ss! however i liked the grill on the concepts..egg crate styling hmm wonder if they would put that on the higher end models..IMHO i think it brings out the car alot...hmm but yes most definitly both of the hoods vert and coupe scream for cowl air

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