03-19-2010, 08:56 AM | #1 |
z28 and z26?
I recently read in one magazine an indepth article about the Jay Leno turbo v6. And it got me thinking, do you think that chevy will produce both a high performance v8 AND v6 model some day? Just some food for thought.
__________________
2LT, A6
MRT v2 March 27, 2010 - Delivered. |
|
03-19-2010, 09:56 AM | #2 |
Searching for the truth
|
Maybe, but I don't think they will use z26. If they do a high performance v6 I would think it would be a special edition with a continued run depending on sales
__________________
2013 1LE 1SS RS TPW 4/29
|
03-19-2010, 10:07 AM | #3 |
Account Suspended
|
no they wont use z26 and they wont call a v6 a z28.
|
03-19-2010, 10:43 AM | #4 |
Camaro SL,UTs
Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: South Jordan, UT
Posts: 7,358
|
Z26 was a Chevrolet Beretta.
__________________
|
03-19-2010, 10:59 AM | #5 |
The Mark of Excellence
Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Smallest State in the Union
Posts: 8,690
|
__________________
BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein |
03-19-2010, 11:24 AM | #6 |
Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008
Location: OK
Posts: 14,707
|
__________________
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."
-- Benjamin Franklin |
03-20-2010, 11:58 AM | #7 |
|
I don't think they could do both. V8 or TTv6 one or the other. V8 please!
__________________
Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery! |
03-20-2010, 01:15 PM | #8 | |
Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Ontario
Posts: 2,572
|
Quote:
Why not? If the market place has enough demand for it it would happen imo. Lots of us including myself would love the turbo V6.
__________________
Quote of the year, from 6.1hemi:
"I just wanted to type some junk cause I am having some beers and I really like cars." |
|
03-20-2010, 02:05 PM | #9 |
Drives: 2023 SGM Camaro 2SS 1LE 6M Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: SoCal
Posts: 575
|
Few things in this world are certain but I can say with certainty that GM will never put Z26 on a Camaro.
__________________
Past Camaro rides
1997 Black Camaro Z28 A4 1999 Silver Camaro SS 6M 2002 White Camaro Z28 A4 |
03-20-2010, 02:09 PM | #10 |
Moderator
|
This could be interesting.
__________________
RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet//
Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban |
03-21-2010, 01:26 AM | #11 |
Like others said i can see there being a limited run, and if popular, continued. As for the "z26" that i called it, i have no idea what else it would be called. However why wouldn't chevy see if both a limited run z28 and a ttv6 be popular? As most of you are looking forward to the v8 powerhouse, i really don't see them just making a ttv6 right now, due to the popularity of the z28. i am just curious at see if BOTH would be made. and if they did make a ttv6, i wonder if they would allow for the tt to be bought as its own through gmpp.
__________________
2LT, A6
MRT v2 March 27, 2010 - Delivered. |
|
03-21-2010, 07:11 AM | #12 |
Lol, just remember that the "Z28" name came from the model code "Z28" which signified a Z28 performance package, all the same the "Z27" code signified a Super Sport performance package, the 8 has nothing to do with the engine, although it is whitty i'll give you that haha, but yeah, no it wouldnt be Z26, but it wouldnt surprise me if there was a rise in all V6-muscle market, i know both Ford and Chevy are talking big about turbo charged editions of the Camaro and Mustang and all it takes is one of the two to put out even a half-assed model representing the idea before the other will take it seriously and punch back hard, then the original must defend itself, and so on, and so on, so as much as i personally dislike turbo-chargers and 6-cylinder engines both (just my oppinion, doesnt reflect the factual performance of the car or oppinions of others) i would be willing to bet both models will have turbo-V6 versions in the near future.
Now bring on the lame little emoticon holding the Microsoft Word sign xD |
|
03-21-2010, 07:46 AM | #13 |
Drives: GM products Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: USA
Posts: 1,621
|
Z26 was the sport edition of the old Chevy Beretta in the mid 90's. So I don't think it would be a good choice at all to use the Z26 on the Camaro. If they built a V6 performance edition they should use an edition from the Camaro's past or something new all together. Though more than likedly I really don't think they would take the time to build a higher performance V6 as it would probably be a waste of money & resources. I think there's a better chance of them developing a more potent standard V6 engine for the LS & LT especially with Ford's new 305hp V6 in the 2011 Mustang.
|
03-23-2010, 11:36 AM | #14 | |
Camaro Owner Soon!
Drives: Chevrolet Cobalt SS/SC S2 GMPP Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Colorado
Posts: 185
|
Quote:
Design a bolt on turbo setup for the V6 and sell it through GMPP for existing and "new" v6 models. The only issue is competeing with other V6 turbo kit manufactures in the aftermarket. GMPP should have the upper hand for a while though because the V6 is DI and thus not simple to turbo right away and modify the Fuel system without factory knowledge. For an example look at GM's LNF DI engine and it's GMPP support... |
|
|
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
SS vs Z. Why?? Not another Z28 Thread!! Just curious. | TRIXXTERR | General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion | 29 | 01-21-2011 09:27 AM |
Why do you think the Z28 is the higher tier? | The_Blur | Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics | 181 | 10-14-2009 08:08 PM |
Rumor or truth? Top end V8 engine details... | The_Stache | Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons | 147 | 06-13-2008 11:32 AM |
Production Engine Options Discussion | motorhed | Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons | 13 | 05-27-2008 01:35 PM |