[Maven]

WOW, this one is going nuts. I think everyone needs to calm down and for a multitude of reasones. Like has been said, they arent making you buy a 4cyl car.....Its not destroying any heritage or tradition because the Camaro has had a four-banger before. It also shouldnt be a real big suprise because that they are gonna offer multiple lower level engines(non-V8s) nor should it be a cause anyone to wanna scream blasphemy since the only years that Chevy sold more V8 than base Camaros was during the IROC frenzy in 85-88.

I like several others are vey happy that they are planning on installing the LNF(2.0 turbo) into the Camaro as the base engine. Its so far superior to the 60deg OHV engines that its not even funny. I wouldve been pissed if they put a 3.5/3.9 in the Camaro.

Now lets get to the power issue. This engine makes 260hp @5300rpm, and 260ftlbs @ 2000rpm. No its not a typo. thats TWO HUNDRED SIXTY pounds of torque at 2,000rpm. So it actually makes MORE torque than the 3.6L LY7(253ftlbs), and it loses the hp race by only 3. More important is HOW the LNF delivers its power. There is 260ftlbs of torque available from 2,000rpm ALL THE WAY to the horsepower peak of 5300rpm. Max torque from 2,000-5,300.
The 3.6L cant claim that.

As for lacking power in general....Well the LNF Sky's and Solsti' are putting down 240's to the GROUND. Thats only about 10hp less than a stock LT1.

The ECO's also have a great aftermarket whereas the 3.6L's.....well, dont.

The ECO also responds well to mods, and has extremely high potential, you can get over 300hp at the crank from just a handheld tuner!!!!

The ECOTEC engine itself is good to about 550hp with a simple rod/piston upgrade.

Solstice guys are getting 20+hp from intercooler upgrades.


I see the inclusion of the ECOTEC brand in the new Camaro as a great thing, now instead of only having one engine worth upgrading(the V8) and therefore having a hefty initial purchase price if your looking to be able easily modify your car, we now have two. This I feel is going to make the Camaro appealing to MANY more people, especially if GM campaigns a base Camaro in the Drift series, or offers "tuner" type cars with limited options, designed to be blank slates for the customizing companies out there or setup like the "Club Sport" Solstices for SCCA racing, I can see the LNF F's becoming very popular, and doing well in a class like G-stock Solo by destroying V6 Mustangs and 4Th gen F's

Since having our 3rd car cost 30k is out of the question, I can see myself driving a Camaro that goes PSSHHHHHHT. and being perfectly happy about it.