Any takers for the DI 300hp V6? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Scotsman · 07-26-2007, 10:51 PM

If it were to become available in the Camaro upon launch?

As it is right now, it seems that the "entry" level V8 will be the LS3 motor putting out something over 400+hp, and two V6's; one for the general public, then the more performance tuned DI V6(sorry, don't know the technical name). At first a V6 Camaro bothered me, but one with this new DI V6 doesn't sound so bad. Though I'm still more likely to shoot for the base V8.

urbanlegend · 07-27-2007, 01:06 AM

Sounds good, but I'm aiming for at least a base V8 as well.

JeepinMatt · 07-27-2007, 01:22 AM

It's not a bad engine, but to me a Camaro has a V8. I'll be getting the LS3, then boring/stroking it out and a few other mods

*Mr. Wyndham* · 07-27-2007, 01:31 AM

I think it'll be a good choice for the "normal" buyers. V6's are more forgiving than a V8, regardless of power, ther's less metal being thrown around. We, on the other hand like to keep our cars, and care for them like family(at least I do)...so Naturally, V8 is, well, natural for enthusiasts to want.

LSxcellent · 07-27-2007, 08:41 AM

I seriously thought about it... the improved fuel economy IS appealing. But then I just came back to the fact that if you own a car that looks THIS bada$$ it just can't have a V6... IMHO.

I'm going to get the most powerful V8 I can afford, which probably means the LS3... unless the rumoured LS8/LS9 shows up in an SS model... but I doubt it.

~LSx

Fbodybuddy · 07-27-2007, 08:53 AM

I had also thrashed that thought about, since my wife will probably drive it to work several times a a week, which is a 50 mile round trip commute. She's more pumped than me about the prospect of getting a 5th gen.
I had a 67 with the 250-6 and the 3 speed. I also had a 67 RS/SS 350, 69 Z-28, and regrettably an 83 Z-28. Who cares if gas is 3 bucks a gallon, looks like a V8 for me.

bcannan354 · 07-27-2007, 10:34 AM

The V6 will appeal to alot of people that are worried about $3 a gallon gas. And they will probabally sell the V6 300Hp Camaro to people that were going to buy a base Musrtang, but I am going to get the biggest V8 available.

urbanlegend · 07-27-2007, 01:56 PM

Why does $3 a gallon seem cheap to me? Lol. I'm still going to roll around in a beater Honda as my DD to save on gas. Having two cars is normal for me. One nice one and one P.O.S. for the mall and stuff. I've never been a fan of V6 Camaros. It just doesn't feel right to me.

z28camaro2471 · 07-27-2007, 06:18 PM

No v6 for me. I would like to get the highest horse v8 Chevy offers. I'm not planning on driving it everyday, so gas mileage really isn't a big deal to me. Plus I'm pretty sure I'm not going to get any where near what the published fuel economy estimates are!

MerF · 07-27-2007, 10:54 PM

First off, I've driven one of the most powerful 6-cylinder engines in the world (from the factory) and can't be accused of being ignorant.

That being said, there's not a chance I'm owning a muscle car without 8 cylinders in it.

Grand National? Hell yeah, I'd gobble one up in a heartbeat.
SyTy (Syclone/Typhoon)? I'll take one of each please.
Another Supra? Without missing a beat (if I was as single as I was when I owned the first one)

But a Camaro/Mustang...hell even a truck? V8 or bust.

TFord · 07-27-2007, 11:43 PM

Ive got a very nice V6 camaro but Im tired of not having the power I want. the good thing is after all the mods she gets around 30 miles to the gallon, onthe highway(for the first half tank). But in my opinion its gotta be V8 for me. when I got my Fbody I couldent afford the insurance on the V8. but its a different day now!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 07-27-2007, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MerF

First off, I've driven one of the most powerful 6-cylinder engines in the world (from the factory) and can't be accused of being ignorant.

That being said, there's not a chance I'm owning a muscle car without 8 cylinders in it.

Grand National? Hell yeah, I'd gobble one up in a heartbeat.
SyTy (Syclone/Typhoon)? I'll take one of each please.
Another Supra? Without missing a beat (if I was as single as I was when I owned the first one)

But a Camaro/Mustang...hell even a truck? V8 or bust.

+1

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Originally Posted by urbanlegend

Why does $3 a gallon seem cheap to me? Lol. I'm still going to roll around in a beater Honda as my DD to save on gas. Having two cars is normal for me. One nice one and one P.O.S. for the mall and stuff. I've never been a fan of V6 Camaros. It just doesn't feel right to me.

+1, but I try to think of the V6 versions as a domesticated Camaro, opposed to the V8 monster, that your sitting in.

However, I don't think I ever answered the question...If we're talking about the 300 hp V6 they've developed for Caddy, then, although I want a V8, I wouldn't mind owning that piece of history.

AirGoya · 08-04-2007, 06:48 PM

yea i wouldnt mind having the 300hp v6. A review of the cts says it could do 0-60 in 6 seconds. Ofcourse the camaro would do quicker but i would much rather have a v8 no matter what v8 it is.

Jak · 08-04-2007, 07:19 PM

Nothing less then a V-8 for me, it still has to get better gas mileage with the DOD then I do in my truck

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07-26-2007, 10:51 PM	#1
Scotsman Auto Pilot Drives: Gunmetal Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 1,307	Any takers for the DI 300hp V6? If it were to become available in the Camaro upon launch? As it is right now, it seems that the "entry" level V8 will be the LS3 motor putting out something over 400+hp, and two V6's; one for the general public, then the more performance tuned DI V6(sorry, don't know the technical name). At first a V6 Camaro bothered me, but one with this new DI V6 doesn't sound so bad. Though I'm still more likely to shoot for the base V8.

07-27-2007, 01:06 AM	#2
urbanlegend Wanabe SS owner Drives: Nissan 350Z Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 66	Sounds good, but I'm aiming for at least a base V8 as well. __________________ "To punish and enslave"

07-27-2007, 01:31 AM	#4
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	I think it'll be a good choice for the "normal" buyers. V6's are more forgiving than a V8, regardless of power, ther's less metal being thrown around. We, on the other hand like to keep our cars, and care for them like family(at least I do)...so Naturally, V8 is, well, natural for enthusiasts to want. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

07-27-2007, 08:53 AM	#6
Fbodybuddy Drives: 2008 Pontiac G8 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Trussville, AL Posts: 66	I had also thrashed that thought about, since my wife will probably drive it to work several times a a week, which is a 50 mile round trip commute. She's more pumped than me about the prospect of getting a 5th gen. I had a 67 with the 250-6 and the 3 speed. I also had a 67 RS/SS 350, 69 Z-28, and regrettably an 83 Z-28. Who cares if gas is 3 bucks a gallon, looks like a V8 for me. Last edited by Fbodybuddy; 07-27-2007 at 08:56 AM. Reason: left out statement

07-27-2007, 01:56 PM	#8
urbanlegend Wanabe SS owner Drives: Nissan 350Z Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 66	Why does $3 a gallon seem cheap to me? Lol. I'm still going to roll around in a beater Honda as my DD to save on gas. Having two cars is normal for me. One nice one and one P.O.S. for the mall and stuff. I've never been a fan of V6 Camaros. It just doesn't feel right to me. __________________ "To punish and enslave"

07-27-2007, 01:22 AM	#3
JeepinMatt Drives: '99 Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 201	It's not a bad engine, but to me a Camaro has a V8. I'll be getting the LS3, then boring/stroking it out and a few other mods

07-27-2007, 08:41 AM	#5
LSxcellent Drives: MINI Cooper S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 284	I seriously thought about it... the improved fuel economy IS appealing. But then I just came back to the fact that if you own a car that looks THIS bada$$ it just can't have a V6... IMHO. I'm going to get the most powerful V8 I can afford, which probably means the LS3... unless the rumoured LS8/LS9 shows up in an SS model... but I doubt it. ~LSx

07-27-2007, 10:34 AM	#7
bcannan354 Drives: 1968 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Naples,Florida Posts: 184	The V6 will appeal to alot of people that are worried about $3 a gallon gas. And they will probabally sell the V6 300Hp Camaro to people that were going to buy a base Musrtang, but I am going to get the biggest V8 available.

07-27-2007, 06:18 PM	#9
z28camaro2471 C5 Member #227 Drives: Camaros Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NY Posts: 808	No v6 for me. I would like to get the highest horse v8 Chevy offers. I'm not planning on driving it everyday, so gas mileage really isn't a big deal to me. Plus I'm pretty sure I'm not going to get any where near what the published fuel economy estimates are!

07-27-2007, 10:54 PM	#10
MerF Go Rays! Drives: 03 Trailblazer Join Date: May 2007 Location: St Pete, Florida Posts: 2,533	First off, I've driven one of the most powerful 6-cylinder engines in the world (from the factory) and can't be accused of being ignorant. That being said, there's not a chance I'm owning a muscle car without 8 cylinders in it. Grand National? Hell yeah, I'd gobble one up in a heartbeat. SyTy (Syclone/Typhoon)? I'll take one of each please. Another Supra? Without missing a beat (if I was as single as I was when I owned the first one) But a Camaro/Mustang...hell even a truck? V8 or bust.

07-27-2007, 11:43 PM	#11
TFord Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2000 Z28 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 1,809 View My Garage	Ive got a very nice V6 camaro but Im tired of not having the power I want. the good thing is after all the mods she gets around 30 miles to the gallon, onthe highway(for the first half tank). But in my opinion its gotta be V8 for me. when I got my Fbody I couldent afford the insurance on the V8. but its a different day now!

08-04-2007, 06:48 PM	#13
AirGoya Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago/Carbondale Posts: 815	yea i wouldnt mind having the 300hp v6. A review of the cts says it could do 0-60 in 6 seconds. Ofcourse the camaro would do quicker but i would much rather have a v8 no matter what v8 it is. __________________ -Tim

08-04-2007, 07:19 PM	#14
Jak Drives: 03 Dodge Dakota Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 627	Nothing less then a V-8 for me, it still has to get better gas mileage with the DOD then I do in my truck .