GM cant keep up with demand of 4cyl Engines - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

DaBears · 03-13-2012, 08:37 AM

They better find a way to meet the demand!! The new Ford Escape will be out very soon and if someone cant find an Equinox on the lot, they'll look to the new Escape.

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/13/g...ecause-it-can/

FenwickHockey65 · 03-13-2012, 09:08 AM

I'd go with the 2.4L too...

The 3.0L needs work.

derklug · 03-13-2012, 12:02 PM

My wifes Terrain had the 4 and she really liked it. Decent power and good MPGs untill it turned into a submarine.

Brokinarrow · 03-13-2012, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by derklug

My wifes Terrain had the 4 and she really liked it. Decent power and good MPGs untill it turned into a submarine.

You didn't get the snorkel kit with it?

sorry, had to, but really that sucks.

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

I'd go with the 2.4L too...

The 3.0L needs work.

I assume there is a good reason, but why not drop the Camaro's V6 in there?

FenwickHockey65 · 03-13-2012, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Brokinarrow

I assume there is a good reason, but why not drop the Camaro's V6 in there?

Welcome to the question nobody can figure out.

GM's been phasing out the 3.0L across the lineup but it's still in the Theta-IIs for some reason.

*DGthe3* · 03-13-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Brokinarrow

I assume there is a good reason, but why not drop the Camaro's V6 in there?

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Welcome to the question nobody can figure out.

GM's been phasing out the 3.0L across the lineup but it's still in the Theta-IIs for some reason.

I can't really figure out what the point of the 3L was in the first place. Its no more efficient than the 3.6, probably costs just as much to build, but produces less power & torque. I simply don't see why it got approved for use in anything.

If it were up to me, I'd have 2 V6's in my engine lineup. A 3.1L for sedans and crossovers. Then a 3.8L for trucks, SUV's, and as a performance V6.

FenwickHockey65 · 03-13-2012, 05:11 PM

The 3.0L was originally expected to become the new base V6 for GM, even more efficient than the 3.6L. The problem is that any fuel efficiency gains from shrinking the V6 were negated by the ridiculously high RPM required for peak torque.

When GM is milking 270+ HP out of a 2.0T I-4 (and that's out of the last-generation 2.0T, the even more powerful next-gen will be in the Malibu later this year), there's no point to have the 3.0L anymore.

DaBears · 03-13-2012, 06:37 PM

Well we have had our 4cyl 2010 Equinox for almost 2 years now and it has 24,000 miles on it. We love it and my wife is averaging 22.5 MPG with a ton of lights between home and work. We couldnt be happier with it.

I just wish there was a way to have AWD and keep the great MPG. You get one or the other.

03-13-2012, 08:37 AM	#1
DaBears Drives: 2014 Subaru Forester, 2010 Equinox Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 560	GM cant keep up with demand of 4cyl Engines They better find a way to meet the demand!! The new Ford Escape will be out very soon and if someone cant find an Equinox on the lot, they'll look to the new Escape. http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/13/g...ecause-it-can/ __________________

03-13-2012, 09:08 AM	#2
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	I'd go with the 2.4L too... The 3.0L needs work. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

03-13-2012, 12:02 PM	#3
derklug Drives: 12 Boss 302 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,369	My wifes Terrain had the 4 and she really liked it. Decent power and good MPGs untill it turned into a submarine. __________________ The biggest mistakes in life come when you know exactly what you are doing.

03-13-2012, 05:11 PM	#7
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	The 3.0L was originally expected to become the new base V6 for GM, even more efficient than the 3.6L. The problem is that any fuel efficiency gains from shrinking the V6 were negated by the ridiculously high RPM required for peak torque. When GM is milking 270+ HP out of a 2.0T I-4 (and that's out of the last-generation 2.0T, the even more powerful next-gen will be in the Malibu later this year), there's no point to have the 3.0L anymore. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

03-13-2012, 06:37 PM	#8
DaBears Drives: 2014 Subaru Forester, 2010 Equinox Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 560	Well we have had our 4cyl 2010 Equinox for almost 2 years now and it has 24,000 miles on it. We love it and my wife is averaging 22.5 MPG with a ton of lights between home and work. We couldnt be happier with it. I just wish there was a way to have AWD and keep the great MPG. You get one or the other. __________________

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