45th Anniversary Edition 2012 Camaro and New 3.6L LFX V6 Engine - Page 12 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Reborn · 04-13-2011, 01:01 PM

Anyone else notice how they are hiding the center stack? They going to show us those interior enhancements at a later date or what?

GoldBowtie · 04-13-2011, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Trailnut

Wonder what they will do for the 50th - just kidding

Increase the Electric Battery range from 80 to 100 miles.

(Just a sad, sad joke ---- but, really, folks, Buy em when you can still get em!)

whiteknight012 · 04-13-2011, 01:02 PM

Not a big fan of the stripe package, or the fact that it makes my RS package just a little less special...those are MY tail lights and body-color roof ditch, damnit!

Still, looking forward to a closer look at C5 Fest II. Only one day away!!

truth411 · 04-13-2011, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

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The 3.0L needs major work. Peak torque comes at too high of an RPM to offer any fuel economy savings over the 3.6L.

However, I do think it has potential...maybe slap a set of turbos on.

I heard GM is turbocharging the 3.0 But still, I read a post awhile back commenting on that rumor and it said "Hey GM your turbocharging the wrong motor" and I lol'd. But its true that a TT D.I. 3.6 would make more since than a TT 3.0.

bobby35ny · 04-13-2011, 01:05 PM

I think putting CAMARO in the steering wheel rather than the bowtie will go a long way.
Might be the best of both worlds..

Why goes Chevy go nuts with stickers? LOL
It's a Rally Stripe, leave it alone...

Its like the 4th gen all over again.

=bobby

live2drive · 04-13-2011, 01:06 PM

Also in exterior changes for 2012: Crystal Red Tintcoat replaces Red Jewel Tintcoat! "CRT" is more reddish in color than the maroon hue of RJT. Here is an example on the 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe, compared to the RJT on the Camaro:

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I was waiting for the specs of the new models to be announced, but I didn't expect GM to eliminate one of the best colors! I guess that leaves my second choice, Summit White.

FenwickHockey65 · 04-13-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by truth411

I heard GM is turbocharging the 3.0 But still, I read a post awhile back commenting on that rumor and it said "Hey GM your turbocharging the wrong motor" and I lol'd. But its true that a TT D.I. 3.6 would make more since than a TT 3.0.

Yeah, I agree. But hey, maybe GM will work some sort of magic and make a 3.0TT work well enough.

nak3dsnake · 04-13-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by truth411

I heard GM is turbocharging the 3.0 But still, I read a post awhile back commenting on that rumor and it said "Hey GM your turbocharging the wrong motor" and I lol'd. But its true that a TT D.I. 3.6 would make more since than a TT 3.0.

A smaller motor with a lower compression ratio allows you to use more boost. That's why they are not turbocharging the 3.6. Though their will be more turbo lag.

Russell James · 04-13-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by truth411

IMO GM's 3.6 V6> 3.0 V6

With the upcoming revise turbo 4s from GM it makes you wounder what is the point of the 3.0, especialy since it has no advantages over the 3.6 whatsoever, not even in fuel economy.

As I understand it, some oversees countries have big taxes/penalties for anything larger than 3.0L. So you see a lot of car companies doing 3.0 liter engines on models they plan to export to those locations.

Cam#7 · 04-13-2011, 01:09 PM

Well the 2012 gives my 2011 a rarer look with the spoiler becoming standard. I have the upgraded exhaust so I should be close to the same amount of ponies on the 2012. I'll also have taillight lenses that are no longer produced.

jimmyh · 04-13-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lre107

I wonder why the FE4 isn't being offered on the V6 models?

Because it doesn't need it. It's just there to offset the higher weight of the SS. I went from an LT/RS to an SS, and I can tell you the SS does not corner any harder, or hold the line any better.

Cmicasa the Great XvX · 04-13-2011, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by truth411

I heard GM is turbocharging the 3.0 But still, I read a post awhile back commenting on that rumor and it said "Hey GM your turbocharging the wrong motor" and I lol'd. But its true that a TT D.I. 3.6 would make more since than a TT 3.0.

The 3.0L is an excellent engine.. It only issue is that in the vehicles GM has it sitting... it's torque band comes in too high to make sense. But.. with TURBO.. an engine normally requires a higher compression ratio. The 3.0L probably also is more durable with heavy boost due to thicker walls. I would be willing to bet that U could not thin the walls of a 3.6L anymore without suffering some serious head and cylinder cooling issues

At a current 270HP in the 3.0L and the now dead and ancient 2.8L Turbo pushing out 325HP without DI.. I'm thinking a 3.0L Di TT will easily get 400-425HP. Essentially we are only talking about enuff Boost to pick up another 130-150HP

jimmyh · 04-13-2011, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by truth411

what is the point of the 3.0, especialy since it has no advantages over the 3.6 whatsoever, not even in fuel economy.

cost

CamaroMiami · 04-13-2011, 01:18 PM

I see the creativity in the hood stripe.

They got the 4 outline like the four on the fender emblem.

To GM---I know it would cost a little more but, "Red, White, and Blue" the hood stripe. Nobody would mistake a 45th with anything else from a distance.

04-13-2011, 01:01 PM	#155
Reborn Drives: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 112	Anyone else notice how they are hiding the center stack? They going to show us those interior enhancements at a later date or what? __________________

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whiteknight012 Drives: 2011 CAMARO RS (1LT) CGM/BLK Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 564 View My Garage	Not a big fan of the stripe package, or the fact that it makes my RS package just a little less special...those are MY tail lights and body-color roof ditch, damnit! Still, looking forward to a closer look at C5 Fest II. Only one day away!! __________________ "Celeste" - 2011 1LT/RS CGM/BLK -A member of CVC- Central Valley Camaros [Build]http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=237634

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bobby35ny Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South East, FL Posts: 3,024	I think putting CAMARO in the steering wheel rather than the bowtie will go a long way. Might be the best of both worlds.. Why goes Chevy go nuts with stickers? LOL It's a Rally Stripe, leave it alone... Its like the 4th gen all over again. =bobby __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Bog City, 2013 ZL1 M6, 2010 2SS M6 ZL1::J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS

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Cam#7 Drives: 2011 2LT IBM / SIM stripe 6M Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: STL Posts: 863	Well the 2012 gives my 2011 a rarer look with the spoiler becoming standard. I have the upgraded exhaust so I should be close to the same amount of ponies on the 2012. I'll also have taillight lenses that are no longer produced. Attached Images

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live2drive Drives: 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sun Belt Posts: 40	Also in exterior changes for 2012: Crystal Red Tintcoat replaces Red Jewel Tintcoat! "CRT" is more reddish in color than the maroon hue of RJT. Here is an example on the 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe, compared to the RJT on the Camaro: ----- ----- I was waiting for the specs of the new models to be announced, but I didn't expect GM to eliminate one of the best colors! I guess that leaves my second choice, Summit White.

04-13-2011, 01:18 PM	#168
CamaroMiami Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3, 92 Camaro RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 531	I see the creativity in the hood stripe. They got the 4 outline like the four on the fender emblem. To GM---I know it would cost a little more but, "Red, White, and Blue" the hood stripe. Nobody would mistake a 45th with anything else from a distance.