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SSOOCH · 02-27-2009, 08:35 PM

I just got the April Road and Track. On page 16 they discuss that a weaker V6 could still be used for future Camaros. They talk about a direct inject 3.0 liter V6 that only puts out 255hp. Also considered is a 2.4 I-4 turbo charged power plant for it's base model.

Just thought I'd share what I found.

Muscle Master · 02-27-2009, 08:37 PM

Gm probably thinks the 3.6 DI LLT is too good for the LS trim

*Camaro_Corvette* · 02-27-2009, 08:39 PM

Yeah, you will find numerous threads on this. We have a lot of people that were fine with it. And a lot that were appalled at the very thought of it. But those are old threads and we have a lot of new members who probably didn't know this... Lets see what they say?

Muscle Master · 02-27-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro_corvette

Yeah, you will find numerous threads on this. We have a lot of people that were fine with it. And a lot that were appalled at the very thought of it. But those are old threads and we have a lot of new members who probably didn't know this... Lets see what they say?

This is going to be a long thread ...

*Camaro_Corvette* · 02-27-2009, 08:42 PM

LOL, the others were long threads too

I personally think if the I4 happened the car would have to of been lightened up. Something had got to give

Thus is why it didn't happen.

SSOOCH · 02-27-2009, 08:44 PM

I remember those old threads as well. But it makes a little more sense now. Now that the General is having to answer to the Chodes in Washington.

*CamaroSpike23* · 02-27-2009, 08:45 PM

I-4 wont be going into the camaro.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 02-27-2009, 08:46 PM

Yeah, I know. I'll edit my last post. My bad.

Paintcode40 · 02-27-2009, 08:46 PM

When all the V8's are gone.

*CamaroSpike23* · 02-27-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Paintcode40

When all the V8's are gone.

not even then.

Inspector 17 · 02-27-2009, 08:53 PM

Did I just enter the the Twilight Zone?

SSOOCH · 02-27-2009, 08:59 PM

I don't see why so many people are opposed to the Ecotec I-4 Turbo Charged. It's a hot little motor. It's what's in my 08 HHR SS and that is one fun little car. It's the same powerplant that's also in the Cobalt SS. Chevy Cobalt set the Production FWD record on the Nurburgring Ring in Germany at 8:22. Old record holder was Mazdaspeed3 at 8:39. This took place in October 2008. If you're opposed to an I-4 in a Camaro, then you should be opposed to a V6 in a Camaro.

*CamaroSpike23* · 02-27-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

I don't see why so many people are opposed to the Ecotec I-4 Turbo Charged. It's a hot little motor. It's what's in my 08 HHR SS and that is one fun little car. It's the same powerplant that's also in the Cobalt SS. Chevy Cobalt set the Production FWD record on the Nurburgring Ring in Germany at 8:22. Old record holder was Mazdaspeed3 at 8:39. This took place in October 2008. If you're opposed to an I-4 in a Camaro, then you should be opposed to a V6 in a Camaro.

thats wrong.

ever hear of the Iron Duke?

the I-4 was tested in the camaro. and performed worse than the LLT, by a large bit. which is why GM axed it from being a possibility in the Camaro. the motor is great, but I dont want one in the Camaro and neither does GM.

Angrybird 12 · 02-27-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

I don't see why so many people are opposed to the Ecotec I-4 Turbo Charged. It's a hot little motor. It's what's in my 08 HHR SS and that is one fun little car. It's the same powerplant that's also in the Cobalt SS. Chevy Cobalt set the Production FWD record on the Nurburgring Ring in Germany at 8:22. Old record holder was Mazdaspeed3 at 8:39. This took place in October 2008. If you're opposed to an I-4 in a Camaro, then you should be opposed to a V6 in a Camaro.

A smaller engine in a heavier car is not going to be as efficent.. Sorry But I have to disagree with you the HHRSS and the Cobalt SS weigh about 1000 pounds less than a Camaro.. Putting that engine in the Camaro will just cause it not to be a very efficent package...

02-27-2009, 08:35 PM	#1
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	Less powerful V6 and I-4 still considered according to R&T I just got the April Road and Track. On page 16 they discuss that a weaker V6 could still be used for future Camaros. They talk about a direct inject 3.0 liter V6 that only puts out 255hp. Also considered is a 2.4 I-4 turbo charged power plant for it's base model. Just thought I'd share what I found.

02-27-2009, 08:39 PM	#3
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	Yeah, you will find numerous threads on this. We have a lot of people that were fine with it. And a lot that were appalled at the very thought of it. But those are old threads and we have a lot of new members who probably didn't know this... Lets see what they say? __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

02-27-2009, 08:42 PM	#5
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	LOL, the others were long threads too I personally think if the I4 happened the car would have to of been lightened up. Something had got to give Thus is why it didn't happen. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

02-27-2009, 08:46 PM	#8
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	Yeah, I know. I'll edit my last post. My bad. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

02-27-2009, 08:44 PM	#6
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	I remember those old threads as well. But it makes a little more sense now. Now that the General is having to answer to the Chodes in Washington.

02-27-2009, 08:46 PM	#9
Paintcode40 Drives: Silver Chevy Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 139 View My Garage	When all the V8's are gone.

02-27-2009, 08:53 PM	#11
Inspector 17 I love crepes Drives: 2017 ZL1 NGM A10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,955 View My Garage	Did I just enter the the Twilight Zone?

02-27-2009, 08:59 PM	#12
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	I don't see why so many people are opposed to the Ecotec I-4 Turbo Charged. It's a hot little motor. It's what's in my 08 HHR SS and that is one fun little car. It's the same powerplant that's also in the Cobalt SS. Chevy Cobalt set the Production FWD record on the Nurburgring Ring in Germany at 8:22. Old record holder was Mazdaspeed3 at 8:39. This took place in October 2008. If you're opposed to an I-4 in a Camaro, then you should be opposed to a V6 in a Camaro.