09-18-2008, 04:00 PM | #43 | |
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Obviously, the above is a general statement that is not intended to offend anyone but instead corrects the misconception that bigger is always better.
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09-18-2008, 05:35 PM | #44 | |
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By the way i found a link that has a long list of details about the V6. But im sure im not the first to find something like this. http://drupal.caddyinfo.com/?q=node/44
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09-19-2008, 12:33 PM | #45 |
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Hey whatever floats peoples boat. Make sure you are making the right choice for you! If you ever think there will be a doubt in your mind that you didn't save for 6 months more for the SS then don't put yourself through that, save and get the SS.
If you will question why you got the auto, don't get an MT. I have been down that road and it is really hard living with a car that is everything you want but you decided to get the auto. Don't let yourself have regrets! The V6 will NEVER have the potential of the V8 no matter which way you slice it. Make the choice that is the right one for your needs/desires |
09-20-2008, 11:34 PM | #46 |
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how many hp could you gain without putting a turbo or super in your car
could someone make a list and list how many hp it adds thanks im a noob car guy :( thanks guys
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09-21-2008, 11:12 AM | #47 |
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It depends on how extreme you want to go. You could probably get the 3.6 over 400 NA hp if you tried. I imagine that you could build the LS3 to over 600 hp NA. But doing that will be rather expensive and you would have to replace a lot of parts.
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09-21-2008, 12:03 PM | #48 |
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I dunno man, at 3.6 liters, 304 hp NA is pretty dang good. Seems it's already been 'tuned' from the factory to scream at near its best. I'd be surprised if you could get 340 out of it with bolt ons (headers, exhaust, intake, computer tune). I mean, the little guy's already got DI and over 11:1 CR! He's already overworked! (but doing a fine job of it! ) Another thing that I like to conveniently overlook is the 3.6's torque rating of 270 foot pounds. It's good, yes. But I'd like to see mods that bumped IT up into the 300s too. As cool as it is to say to a mustang GT owner "I have more hp than you," he can retort quite handily "Ah, but I have a substantial excess in torque. And I weigh less. "
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09-21-2008, 01:37 PM | #49 | |
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09-21-2008, 03:07 PM | #50 |
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Yeah, I know if I get the V6, I'd probably only do bolt-ons and a tune if available, (cat-back, headers, CAI, tune) and would be happy if that got me around 340hp.
But later on I'd consider a supercharger, depending on the work involved will be. I'm not going to be up for swapping out all the internals...
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I'm also a fiero forums member and this engine is a hot topic for swaps. There was a post on there a few months back that had an article about the new global GM v6, and all its iterations. Seems they make or are planning to make a low-compression, DI turbo 2.8 L version with the VVT and QOHC. Don't remember horsepower numbers, but this could be an interesting powerplant for a future camaro, probably get fantastic mileage if you kept your foot out of it too... |
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