They should put at least a 3.8 L v6 on the new Camaro - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

changprice · 07-15-2010, 02:49 PM

They should put at least a 3.8 L v6. They can get more power from it.
Back in 2002 they had a 3.8, I know they didn't have the same power as
today, but with a New 3.8 with today's technology will be perfect.

ViperTomcat · 07-15-2010, 02:54 PM

It would be a larger operation than just updating the engine. It would basically require a brand new design of engine that has been designed to 3.8L

Brownhornitt · 07-15-2010, 02:54 PM

Worse gas milage? I don't know.

I think people are getting way too excited about the V6. Just let it be a V6. 312 HP is plenty. A couple of mods here and there and you're good to go.

brandotron · 07-15-2010, 02:56 PM

The next generation of V8 will be smaller as well, with an increase in power and fuel efficiency. Don't get hung up on displacement.

FenwickHockey65 · 07-15-2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by changprice

They should put at least a 3.8 L v6. They can get more power from it.
Back in 2002 they had a 3.8, I know they didn't have the same power as
today, but with a New 3.8 with today's technology will be perfect.

The 3.8L V6 just went out of production last year and it only made 200 HP in the 1st gen. LaCrosse and 197 HP in the Lucerne. The 3.6L SIDI is vastly superior.

AZCamaroFan · 07-15-2010, 03:05 PM

Assuming the 6thgen weigh's less, fuel economy and acceleration would pick up without more displacement

chuckstacamaro · 07-15-2010, 03:09 PM

Wrong the 3.8 made 230 HP back in 1997 as a Super Charged version in the Pontiac Grand Prix GTP.... Gas Milage was about 25mph on the highway and 17 around town. I know I onwed one back in 97. Also the Turbocharged 3.8 put out even more HP in the 1984 to 1988 Buick Gran National and T-Type. Many of those cars were running in the 13's and some in high 12's with intercoolers and few modifications.

duffmobile · 07-15-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by chuckstacamaro

Wrong the 3.8 made 230 HP back in 1997 as a Super Charged version in the Pontiac Grand Prix GTP.... Gas Milage was about 25mph on the highway and 17 around town. I know I onwed one back in 97. Also the Turbocharged 3.8 put out even more HP in the 1984 to 1988 Buick Gran National and T-Type. Many of those cars were running in the 13's and some in high 12's with intercoolers and few modifications.

kind of hilarious that a supercharged motor made 230 horsepower at one point

MIT'13 · 07-15-2010, 03:45 PM

As stated above, in the future cubic capacity won't mean as much. Technology is just getting better, and there will be a move towards direct injection and maybe even popularizing S/C and T/C on smaller, more efficient engines. The V6 Camaro is a prime example of how a relatively small engine can pump out just as much if not more power than an oversized V8 could just a few decades ago.

bhut · 07-15-2010, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by chuckstacamaro

Wrong the 3.8 made 230 HP back in 1997 as a Super Charged version in the Pontiac Grand Prix GTP.... Gas Milage was about 25mph on the highway and 17 around town. I know I onwed one back in 97. Also the Turbocharged 3.8 put out even more HP in the 1984 to 1988 Buick Gran National and T-Type. Many of those cars were running in the 13's and some in high 12's with intercoolers and few modifications.

I think they were comparing naturally aspirated engines.

The 3.8's design dates to the early 60's. It had it's day and then some - it was a great engine for the last century. I've ridden in a fair number of cars with the 3.8 and while good, it doesn't compare to this new SIDI engine.

I am hoping for a good FI system for these new v6's, either from the factory in the next gen or from the aftermarket. Would be nice to have another 150 or so hp on tap with good gas mileage for the regular commute!

mikel441 · 07-15-2010, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by brandotron

The next generation of V8 will be smaller as well, with an increase in power and fuel efficiency. Don't get hung up on displacement.

Couldn't help myself but, "there is no replacement for cubic displacement"

zen · 07-15-2010, 03:56 PM

But not as much torque. The V6 sucks when you are running the air conditioning (cooling) unless you keep it in 4th gear. Forget about 5th or 6th.

zen · 07-15-2010, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mikel441

Couldn't help myself but, "there is no replacement for cubic displacement"

I agree.

007s 'Vert · 07-15-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by duffmobile

kind of hilarious that a supercharged motor made 230 horsepower at one point

Too funny there, I have a 2004 Monte Carlo supercharged 3.8 and it only puts out 240 hp and that is after the supercharger kicks in lol. I drove the Monte over to Chevy and test drove the V6 Camaro and was impressed at the power compared to my car. It felt more instantaneous when you put the pedal down.
Besides that the little lady of the house only wants a V6 as long as it is around the same power of her Monte, boy is she going to be surprised...............Heh Heh I am still getting the SS for myself lol

07-15-2010, 02:49 PM	#1
changprice Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 120	They should put at least a 3.8 L v6 on the new Camaro They should put at least a 3.8 L v6. They can get more power from it. Back in 2002 they had a 3.8, I know they didn't have the same power as today, but with a New 3.8 with today's technology will be perfect. __________________ My Camaro SS feat/specs

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Brownhornitt Drives: 2006 White Corvette Convertible Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 948 View My Garage	Worse gas milage? I don't know. I think people are getting way too excited about the V6. Just let it be a V6. 312 HP is plenty. A couple of mods here and there and you're good to go. __________________ The Corvette is an animal.

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brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,571 View My Garage	The next generation of V8 will be smaller as well, with an increase in power and fuel efficiency. Don't get hung up on displacement. __________________

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MIT'13 Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 1LT / RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island, NY / Cambridge, MA Posts: 550 View My Garage	As stated above, in the future cubic capacity won't mean as much. Technology is just getting better, and there will be a move towards direct injection and maybe even popularizing S/C and T/C on smaller, more efficient engines. The V6 Camaro is a prime example of how a relatively small engine can pump out just as much if not more power than an oversized V8 could just a few decades ago. __________________ 1944 Willys Jeep 2010 Camaro RS IMB w/ Sound System upgrade + Sunroof, Chrome gills

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ViperTomcat Banned Drives: 2011 Avenger Heat Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,697	It would be a larger operation than just updating the engine. It would basically require a brand new design of engine that has been designed to 3.8L

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chuckstacamaro Drives: 2014 2SS/RS BRM Purchase 03/19/2014 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 538 View My Garage	Wrong the 3.8 made 230 HP back in 1997 as a Super Charged version in the Pontiac Grand Prix GTP.... Gas Milage was about 25mph on the highway and 17 around town. I know I onwed one back in 97. Also the Turbocharged 3.8 put out even more HP in the 1984 to 1988 Buick Gran National and T-Type. Many of those cars were running in the 13's and some in high 12's with intercoolers and few modifications.

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zen Drives: 2011 CTS CPE & 2010 2LT/RS CGM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 337	But not as much torque. The V6 sucks when you are running the air conditioning (cooling) unless you keep it in 4th gear. Forget about 5th or 6th.