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Originally Posted by LOWDOWN
So '86-'87 Regal T-Types and GN/GNXs were "economy cars"?
With $1,000 worth of "refining", they'd run mid/low-12s...better than or equal to a "muscle car" L99 with a similar budget...and capable of mid-20s mpg...with 25 year old technology.
The "potential" for a boosted V6, once the BoschBox is cracked, is very promising...with mpg enhancements and an eco-friendly future...but ONLY in RWD/AWD applications, thank you.
GM is finally reacquainting itself with its past, which also means "Eco-Boost" is NOT "new"...
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Pay attention boys. Seems most of you weren't around when BUICK built the Grand National - it was the fastest US production car in 1987. Little six with a single turbo. Say what you want about the V8 growl, but that little hissin' V6 will kick your arse every time. And turbos respond to boost mod's very nicely.
About 25 year old technology: It still tops the charts at the tracks even today. And it was crude cast iron block and heads, doggy incompetent fuel injection, two bolt mains, in a 3600 lb. carcass. It's insanely common for those 25 year old GN's to run 10's regularly. Look what you gotta do to your LS3 Camaro to achieve those numbers!
GM, bring on the turbo motors. We're ready and waiting...
Do not underestimate the power of a turbo - or two.