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ORANGE U NV · 04-27-2010, 09:49 PM

Corvette gets a 5.7 DI V8...Camaro get 5.0 DI V8... Z28 gets a slightly detuned Corvette 5.7?

For the truck/SUV line they will need mid and large dispacement V8's

BigMatt · 04-27-2010, 10:44 PM

Its gonna be harder to make big power with a DI engine

*The_Blur* · 04-27-2010, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigMatt

Its gonna be harder to make big power with a DI engine

Tell that to the guys with the LLT. They're kicking some behind with bolt-ons. A V8 will be no different.

third1 · 04-27-2010, 10:57 PM

THE V8 will prevail

LimaCharlie · 04-28-2010, 12:36 AM

Sounds like the new Gen V engine! I wonder if GM will keep using the old school single cam, pushrod design or go to an overhead cam design. I hope GM continues using the pushrod design......mainly because their engines make equal or more power compared to similar V8's from other car companies who use the "advanced" overhead cam design. I think this gives GM bragging rights in the horsepower wars with their "inferior" pushrod designs. Honestly, I think these engines are being produced for the new trucks and Corvettes. I think the 6th Gen Camaros will get V6's with a turbo/twin turbo setup......in an effort to meet future federal gas mileage requirements.

SZOTSTA24 · 04-28-2010, 12:54 AM

GREAT NEWS!

Sax1031 · 04-28-2010, 01:06 AM

From what I have read by someone who is supposed to be a reliable source at GMInsideNews you can expect them to be Direct Injection, not really a surprise.

They will also incorporate Variable Valve timing and possibly be 3-4V heads still with cam in block so they will remain pushrod engines.

v6sonoma · 04-28-2010, 01:30 AM

No one said there wouldn't be a V8 it's just what are you going to have to pay to get it.

AlSuwaidi · 04-28-2010, 01:33 AM

loosing the sound isnt a big issue to me if we get a more 'race car' sound...

but i would hate to loose the easy modding that we have with the current engines

brAnd7onX · 04-28-2010, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigMatt

Its gonna be harder to make big power with a DI engine

Not true... Only thing that will be hard is tuning a DI engine because the tune that comes from the factory is more likely going to be as good as it gets with the fuel trims. Bolt-ons should work nicely with the DI though...

trm0002 · 04-28-2010, 09:07 AM

Well, at least GM is doing something positive with OUR money this time and all bias aside, the Buffalo (Tonawanda) GM Powertrain facility is and always has been a flagship production facility for GM. It is touted as the premier employee/management facility. These people all got on the same page a long time ago. I'm not getting into a union discussion (pro or against) but suffice it to say that the local UAW negotiated very well- fairly and above the board- and were smart enough to look at the overall economy and play their cards with foresight and grace. They were rewarded with the upcoming Eco-line of engines to the tune of $425 million and now, yesterday, officially again rewarded with the new gen V8 at a cost of over another $400 million. Good for them.

Oh, and thank you all for paying for it.

Romeloc · 04-28-2010, 09:15 AM

good news. Im sure gm is going to put a v8 in the next camaro

CamaroSkooter · 04-28-2010, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by trm0002

Well, at least GM is doing something positive with OUR money this time and all bias aside, the Buffalo (Tonawanda) GM Powertrain facility is and always has been a flagship production facility for GM. It is touted as the premier employee/management facility. These people all got on the same page a long time ago. I'm not getting into a union discussion (pro or against) but suffice it to say that the local UAW negotiated very well- fairly and above the board- and were smart enough to look at the overall economy and play their cards with foresight and grace. They were rewarded with the upcoming Eco-line of engines to the tune of $425 million and now, yesterday, officially again rewarded with the new gen V8 at a cost of over another $400 million. Good for them.

Oh, and thank you all for paying for it.

You didn't get the memo that GM paid back all of its loans?

trm0002 · 04-28-2010, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

You didn't get the memo that GM paid back all of its loans?

Missed that- maybe in my spam folder? Gotta go check...

04-27-2010, 09:49 PM	#29
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04-28-2010, 01:30 AM	#36
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04-28-2010, 09:07 AM	#39
trm0002 VIN #2G1FT1EW6A9100074 Drives: 2010 CAMARO 2SS/RS RJT VIN 00074 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Buffalo,NY 'burbs Posts: 4,193	Well, at least GM is doing something positive with OUR money this time and all bias aside, the Buffalo (Tonawanda) GM Powertrain facility is and always has been a flagship production facility for GM. It is touted as the premier employee/management facility. These people all got on the same page a long time ago. I'm not getting into a union discussion (pro or against) but suffice it to say that the local UAW negotiated very well- fairly and above the board- and were smart enough to look at the overall economy and play their cards with foresight and grace. They were rewarded with the upcoming Eco-line of engines to the tune of $425 million and now, yesterday, officially again rewarded with the new gen V8 at a cost of over another $400 million. Good for them. Oh, and thank you all for paying for it. __________________

04-28-2010, 12:36 AM	#33
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	Sounds like the new Gen V engine! I wonder if GM will keep using the old school single cam, pushrod design or go to an overhead cam design. I hope GM continues using the pushrod design......mainly because their engines make equal or more power compared to similar V8's from other car companies who use the "advanced" overhead cam design. I think this gives GM bragging rights in the horsepower wars with their "inferior" pushrod designs. Honestly, I think these engines are being produced for the new trucks and Corvettes. I think the 6th Gen Camaros will get V6's with a turbo/twin turbo setup......in an effort to meet future federal gas mileage requirements.

04-28-2010, 12:54 AM	#34
SZOTSTA24 Drives: Inferno Orange 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: From: Los Angeles Posts: 686	GREAT NEWS!

04-28-2010, 01:06 AM	#35
Sax1031 Drives: 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Elgin,SC Posts: 2,707	From what I have read by someone who is supposed to be a reliable source at GMInsideNews you can expect them to be Direct Injection, not really a surprise. They will also incorporate Variable Valve timing and possibly be 3-4V heads still with cam in block so they will remain pushrod engines.

04-28-2010, 01:33 AM	#37
AlSuwaidi Drives: BLACK LS3 GCC-Spec Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UAE - SHARJAH Posts: 2,824 View My Garage	loosing the sound isnt a big issue to me if we get a more 'race car' sound... but i would hate to loose the easy modding that we have with the current engines

04-28-2010, 09:15 AM	#40
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