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l008com · 01-13-2009, 01:30 PM

Its too bad the V6 manual only gets 25 highway, i was hoping for better.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-13-2009, 01:37 PM

They favored performance over fuel economy for that one, apparently.

The gear spread is extremely aggressive.

l008com · 01-13-2009, 01:40 PM

I've been driving 6-speed sticks every day for the past 5 years now... they really could lighten up on the top gears to give it a little more cruise on the highway. For my driving style anyway. Its fun to mash it sometimes, but you usually don't.

Primus · 01-13-2009, 01:47 PM

I think the v6 is the perfect marriage of performance/fuel efficiency.

theholycow · 01-13-2009, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by l008com

Its too bad the V6 manual only gets 25 highway, i was hoping for better.

When I get mine, I'll probably replace some gears. I don't need 6 close-ratio gears...3 close ratios and then 3 long ratios with 6th being 1000rpm@60mph ought to do the job for me. Wish me luck making that one happen.

l008com · 01-13-2009, 02:20 PM

Yeah... i won't be doing that, but it is a good idea. I wish my 4th and 5th were a little taller and 6th was way out there. I'm doing like 4000 rpm just cruising down the highway. My car might not have low end but it doesn't need to be THAT high cruising at 80

zebra · 01-13-2009, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by l008com

This was my thread remember? I'm not offended by the topic, I'm offended by threads that get stuck in repeat loops

i'm offended by threads that get stuck in repeat loops.
i'm offended by threads that get stuck in repeat loops.
i'm offended by threads that get stuck in repeat loops.
i'm offended by threads that get stuck in repeat loops.
i'm offended by threads that get stuck in repeat loops.
i'm offended by threads that get stuck in repeat loops...

Quote:

Originally Posted by fixxer56

I'm loving those numbers on the V-6 Auto. Def better than my 2002 V-8 Durango getting now!

better than my V6 truck, too. after CAI, exhaust, & tune i'm getting around 16/21-ish

theholycow · 01-13-2009, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by l008com

Yeah... i won't be doing that, but it is a good idea. I wish my 4th and 5th were a little taller and 6th was way out there. I'm doing like 4000 rpm just cruising down the highway. My car might not have low end but it doesn't need to be THAT high cruising at 80

Well, maybe it does, with that rotary engine...

l008com · 01-13-2009, 02:35 PM

9000 RPM is 150 Revolutions per Second. Thats hella fast, imagine that image above, spinning at 150 spins per second, and imagine it not filthy and not missing the drive cog etc

Xanthos · 01-13-2009, 06:14 PM

I think real world numbers will be better than 25 highway. Keep your foot out of it and you should see better city numbers too. 'Course I may lean towards changing the gears eventually too. Right now (mathematically) the car should redline at 105 in third. 4th, 5th, and 6th can certainly be lengthened a tad bit, especially once you throw an exhaust on the thing.
- Xanthos

kanys · 01-13-2009, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Primus

I think the v6 is the perfect marriage of performance/fuel efficiency.

I am very pleased with the way the V6 has turned out with respect to balancing performance and efficiency, great job GM!

Flighttester · 01-14-2009, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theholycow

That comment was caused by but not directed at you, l008com. I was thinking of people on automotive forums who actually seem offended when someone mentions fuel economy, as if you had insulted their mother.

Anyone who is buying a new car today and don't take fuel efficiency into consideration for a car he intends to use as a daily driver is foolish.

The price of fuel is going to be unstable from now on and I suspect it will only trend higher.

It is totally possible to get both performance and efficiency in a vehicle and you might as well go for it. It's only money but it's going tol take more and more of it at time goes on. Cheap fuel has gone the way of the dodo.

shadowed_Stranger · 01-14-2009, 10:57 AM

I guess I am the only one that thinks the fuel economy for even the v6 is completely pathetic? I got 26 city with mildly aggressive driving in my 97 v6 (stick), and most people I talk to with manual Z28s or SSs say they get at LEAST 20 city.

rolnslo · 01-14-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by shadowed_Stranger

I guess I am the only one that thinks the fuel economy for even the v6 is completely pathetic? I got 26 city with mildly aggressive driving in my 97 v6 (stick), and most people I talk to with manual Z28s or SSs say they get at LEAST 20 city.

C'mon...Are you really comparing apples to apples with the '97 v6 and the '10 v6?

HP: Winner: 2010 - 50% more (304hp vs 200hp)
Weight: Winner: 1997 - 10% lighter (3339lbs vs. 3741lbs)
Cd (Coefficient of drag): Winner: 1997 - .32 (.32 vs .36)

01-13-2009, 01:30 PM	#57
l008com Drives: 2013 1LT Crystal Red/Beige Manual Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stoneham, MA Posts: 735	Its too bad the V6 manual only gets 25 highway, i was hoping for better. __________________ FS: 245/50R19 Snow Tires

01-13-2009, 01:37 PM	#58
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	They favored performance over fuel economy for that one, apparently. The gear spread is extremely aggressive. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

01-13-2009, 01:40 PM	#59
l008com Drives: 2013 1LT Crystal Red/Beige Manual Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stoneham, MA Posts: 735	I've been driving 6-speed sticks every day for the past 5 years now... they really could lighten up on the top gears to give it a little more cruise on the highway. For my driving style anyway. Its fun to mash it sometimes, but you usually don't. __________________ FS: 245/50R19 Snow Tires

01-13-2009, 01:47 PM	#60
Primus 2G1FF1EV0A9113319 Drives: 2010 1LT/RS 6MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,139 View My Garage	I think the v6 is the perfect marriage of performance/fuel efficiency. __________________ 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Black 1100: 10/13/2008 2000: 4/02/2009 3000: 4/08/2009 3300: 5/14/2009 3400: 5/21/2009 3800: 5/28/2009 VIN: 2G1FF1EV0A9113319 4000: 5/28/2009 4150: 5/28/2009 4B00: 5/28/2009 Delivered: 6/10/2009

01-13-2009, 02:20 PM	#62
l008com Drives: 2013 1LT Crystal Red/Beige Manual Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stoneham, MA Posts: 735	Yeah... i won't be doing that, but it is a good idea. I wish my 4th and 5th were a little taller and 6th was way out there. I'm doing like 4000 rpm just cruising down the highway. My car might not have low end but it doesn't need to be THAT high cruising at 80 __________________ FS: 245/50R19 Snow Tires

01-13-2009, 02:35 PM	#65
l008com Drives: 2013 1LT Crystal Red/Beige Manual Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stoneham, MA Posts: 735	9000 RPM is 150 Revolutions per Second. Thats hella fast, imagine that image above, spinning at 150 spins per second, and imagine it not filthy and not missing the drive cog etc __________________ FS: 245/50R19 Snow Tires

01-13-2009, 06:14 PM	#66
Xanthos PWA Relapse Drives: Formerly-Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,588 View My Garage	I think real world numbers will be better than 25 highway. Keep your foot out of it and you should see better city numbers too. 'Course I may lean towards changing the gears eventually too. Right now (mathematically) the car should redline at 105 in third. 4th, 5th, and 6th can certainly be lengthened a tad bit, especially once you throw an exhaust on the thing. - Xanthos __________________ 2017 1LT/RS A8 Hyper Blue Metallic

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