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Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-28-2015, 10:21 PM
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Posted By 2000Firehawk
Actually, because it is, the 'base' engine, they...

Actually, because it is, the 'base' engine, they have the power level, right where,
they want it, at 275 hp.

No need to recertify, a very good engine, that you already have, in the parts bin....
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-28-2015, 10:00 PM
Replies: 127
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Posted By 2000Firehawk
With just a piston change, with the same CR, not...

With just a piston change, with the same CR, not a big enough change,
to make it a new engine designation.
It's still called LTG

And the fact that the guy, that works in the engine plant, stated...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-28-2015, 09:28 PM
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Posted By 2000Firehawk
Alpha is Alpha, be it the ATS or the Camaro

Alpha is Alpha, be it the ATS or the Camaro
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-28-2015, 09:24 PM
Replies: 13
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Posted By 2000Firehawk
Cooling would be a non issue, as the LT1, would...

Cooling would be a non issue, as the LT1, would be the most demanding
engine, in regards to cooling, & the Gen6 Camaro, has been engineered for this, already.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-28-2015, 09:19 PM
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Posted By 2000Firehawk
Your talking apples/oranges here, FWD vs RWD. ...

Your talking apples/oranges here, FWD vs RWD.

With the LTG, you already have this engine, in a RWD, Alpha chassis, the ATS.
So, all of that common stuff, has already been done...
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-28-2015, 08:51 PM
Replies: 13
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Posted By 2000Firehawk
Hmm... GM decided to use forged pistons in the...

Hmm... GM decided to use forged pistons in the new LT4 engine, so maybe,
the engineers, finally found the need, to put forged pistons, in the Camaros
2.0T, because of fact, that more of them will...
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-28-2015, 07:47 PM
Replies: 13
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Posted By 2000Firehawk
It's still the same basic engine, that was in the...

It's still the same basic engine, that was in the 2008-2010 Cobalt SS, so
I don't see them 'dumbing', it down...;)

The weak-link, has always been the pistons, Sky Solstice, Cobalt SS, HHR SS,...
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-28-2015, 07:17 PM
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Posted By 2000Firehawk
i'm now thinking that the Camaros 2.0T, is getting FORGED PISTONS

:biggrin:

A different LTG, different than the current LTG ??
Prehaps a stronger LTG, for a world class muscle car.
I agree, that this is why, it won't be available at launch...

And guess...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-28-2015, 07:12 PM
Replies: 127
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Posted By 2000Firehawk
A different LTG, different than the current LTG ...

A different LTG, different than the current LTG ??
Prehaps a stronger LTG, for a world class muscle car.
I agree, that this is why, it won't be available at launch...

And guess what the weak...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-28-2015, 11:20 AM
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Posted By 2000Firehawk
Just saying that this V6 is the latest, &...

Just saying that this V6 is the latest, & greatest, V6 from GM.
It is totaly new, for 2016, & they even changed the bore/stoke.

With so much computer time, invested in this new V6, & with the...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-26-2015, 06:13 PM
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Posted By 2000Firehawk
The brand spankin new, V6 , is awesome: The...

The brand spankin new, V6 , is awesome:

The 3.6 liter V6 LGX engine is GM’s new high-feature V6 engine. It is a clean-sheet design and shares little with the 3.6L six-cylinder LFX engine it...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-25-2015, 08:02 AM
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Posted By 2000Firehawk
https://zzperformance.com/ecotec/ ZZP has been...

https://zzperformance.com/ecotec/
ZZP has been at the fore front ,of the aftermarket GM 2.0T development, & has 'tested', the 'durabilily', limits.
I believe that they said that 600 hp ,is the...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-24-2015, 09:13 PM
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Posted By 2000Firehawk
DI is a very different beast, then any other...

DI is a very different beast, then any other gasoline engine...
GM has spend, millions of computer hours, to make it work this good...:bow:

By injecting the fuel, straight into the cylinder, you...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-24-2015, 08:52 PM
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Posted By 2000Firehawk
Hmmm... No I've been beating on my, 350hp 2.0T...

Hmmm... No
I've been beating on my, 350hp 2.0T automatic HHR SS , for 6 years now...:)
I drive it, like I stole it....
My last 2 passes down the quarter mile were back-to-back, 12.33 ETs,
with...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-23-2015, 11:37 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 44,487
Posted By 2000Firehawk
This same engine is already in the ATS, which is...

This same engine is already in the ATS, which is also an Alpha chassis vehicle, & also the new Malibu, & Buick Regal / Verona, so there really shouldn't be anything different.
Maybe they were at a...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-23-2015, 08:53 PM
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Posted By 2000Firehawk
And why won't the base model 2016 Camaro 2.0T be ready at launch ??

Maybe I missed it, but why won't the base model be ready ??

Is it a parts issue, software issue, development issue, or what ??

I can't remember any new vehicles coming out, without the base...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-22-2015, 09:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,789
Posted By 2000Firehawk
LKW is dead, for 2016, & is being replaced with...

LKW is dead, for 2016, & is being replaced with the LCV, which isn't Flex-Fuel.
Maybe, the 3.6 LFX, is the only Flex-Fuel engine left, if it, hasn't been killed off, for 2016, for GM cars?
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-21-2015, 11:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,789
Posted By 2000Firehawk
Is Flex-Fuel dead, for 2016, at Gm

In all the media guides for the new 2016 Camaro, Malibu, & Cruze,
I didn't see the word Flex-Fuel, anywhere?

Is Flex-Fuel dead?

Hmm...
I think that I found the answer, to my own question......
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-19-2015, 09:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,191
Posted By 2000Firehawk
It's not going to be easy.....

It's not going to be easy....., to not, get speeding tickets, with the new Gen6...:love:...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-18-2015, 08:57 PM
Replies: 32
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Posted By 2000Firehawk
The Cobalts were lighter, at 2,800-3,000 lbs. ...

The Cobalts were lighter, at 2,800-3,000 lbs.
The HHR , [Cobalt station wagon], was heavier...

Hay, just thinking, is the 2016 Camaro 2.0T, the lightest Camaro ever, at 3,339 lbs ?

I remember...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-18-2015, 09:47 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,416
Posted By 2000Firehawk
THIS...:thumbsup: Also, the low weight,...

THIS...:thumbsup:

Also, the low weight, under 3,350 lbs, is shocking...:hail:, my 2009 HHR SS, is also just under 3,350 lbs...
The HHR is based on the compact Cobalt, Delta chassis, & I'm amazed...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-14-2015, 10:54 AM
Replies: 501
Views: 163,962
Posted By 2000Firehawk
WOW My HHR SS 2.0T , based on the compact,...

WOW
My HHR SS 2.0T , based on the compact, Cobalt, Delta chassis, weights the same as the Gen6 2.0T....:biggrin:

I never though , the we would ever see sub 3,350lb weight, ever again, in a...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-14-2015, 10:34 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,144
Posted By 2000Firehawk
GM usually understates, the real world figures,...

GM usually understates, the real world figures, as it's good for business, & prevents,
bad mojo, if their numbers, can't be reached.
Remember a few years back, when Ford was sued, because they...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-14-2015, 12:00 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,144
Posted By 2000Firehawk
Car & Driver, 2015 ATS 2.0T test = 14.1 ...

Car & Driver, 2015 ATS 2.0T test = 14.1
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2015-cadillac-ats-coupe-20t-manual-test-review

MotorTrend , also recorded, 14.1 quarter mile times, with a 2015 ATS...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-13-2015, 11:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,144
Posted By 2000Firehawk
Maybe my track at 1,200' , was an issue. A...

Maybe my track at 1,200' , was an issue.
A MotorWeek test, of a 98 Camaro SS , got 13.8s , at sea level.
I think that later year Gen4s got a better LS6 intake, & 3.23 gearing, with the automatics....
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-13-2015, 10:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,144
Posted By 2000Firehawk
No, probably, 4-5k , to get into the 11s ...

No, probably, 4-5k , to get into the 11s
http://zzperformance.com/ecotec/turbo-parts-kits/zfr-turbo.html
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-13-2015, 10:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,144
Posted By 2000Firehawk
I'm sure that there will be quite a few 2016...

I'm sure that there will be quite a few 2016 Camaro 2.0s, in the 11s, next summer.
The aftermarket is working on it right now, especially ZZP performance, I bet.

So you don't think, that the...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-13-2015, 06:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,144
Posted By 2000Firehawk
YES... Back in 97 when my LS1 Z28 auto, with...

YES...
Back in 97 when my LS1 Z28 auto, with 2.73 rear, went 13.9s, right out of the box, it was wonderful.
And if someone back then, would've said that in the future, a 2016 Camaro, with a small...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-12-2015, 07:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,144
Posted By 2000Firehawk
At a good track, with good prep, the AWD will...

At a good track, with good prep, the AWD will lose, to the rear wheel drive...:)
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-12-2015, 06:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,144
Posted By 2000Firehawk
Don't forget to add , the new factory ECM...

Don't forget to add , the new factory ECM performance calibration, that GM
has stated, that they added, for the Gen6 2.0T , also...:biggrin:
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