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Beelzebubba · 07-28-2008, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 35th02ss

The 4th gen was the same. No base V-8. All v-8 cars were Z28. I think GM is trying to cut down the number of build combinations for one.

Not just GM.

Toyota's Scion division has just one engine option per model. Seems like they just build them one way and then let the dealership rake in the cash on add-ons.

When the Fox body Mustang was introduced, it had an N/A 2.3 L4, 2.8 Cologne V6, 3.3 L6, 4.9 (302) V8, and a Turbo 2.3. By 1987 there were only two engines. The 2.3 and the 4.9 (Ford calls it a 5.0 to avoid confusion with their inline 6 cylinder 300 cu in truck engine). Ford's been pretty good about keeping at least 3 engine options since then. I hope GM follows suit.

I won't get my turbo ecotec Camaro. I'm pretty certain of that.

I'm coming to terms with that. A 260/300 hp V6 will do. All I ask is no more 2.8/3.1/3.4 V6es please. Getting beat in a Camaro by a doofus in a Civic Si with half the displacement is not acceptable.

Beelzebubba · 07-28-2008, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyman 08

For one just getting a V8 does not make it a Muscle car. My 1974 Camaro had a 350V8 in it, BUT it was rated at only 160 HP, NOT a muscle car by any means, BUT it was still a Camaro. You say you don't want anything special. Then DON"Y BUY A CAMARO!!! they are all going to be SPECIAL...

My 1984 LG4 powered Firebird made all the right V8 sounds and would easily go sideways from a standing start when floored. But it was not a muscle car.
150 hp.

fbodfather · 07-29-2008, 12:06 AM

what makes you think you won't be able to get a 'base' SS??? (not every option on it???)

Good stuff coming -- answers for many questions.

...........and then there's the B4C.....................................

GothamCamaro · 07-29-2008, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbodfather

what makes you think you won't be able to get a 'base' SS??? (not every option on it???)

Good stuff coming -- answers for many questions.

...........and then there's the B4C.....................................

Oh the teasing!!!! I can't wait!!!

shank0668 · 07-29-2008, 12:19 AM

cant take it any longer

Angrybird 12 · 07-29-2008, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbodfather

what makes you think you won't be able to get a 'base' SS??? (not every option on it???)

Good stuff coming -- answers for many questions.

...........and then there's the B4C.....................................

B4C hmmm wonder what that could be.......
any guesses?
Base 400 Cubic inches

Supermans · 07-29-2008, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbodfather

what makes you think you won't be able to get a 'base' SS??? (not every option on it???)

Good stuff coming -- answers for many questions.

...........and then there's the B4C.....................................

Is the teasing really that necessary..

Well torture is more like it...ohh wait, I guess it is on both accounts.

I think BC4 I mean B4C is the Highway Patrol Package....

shadowed_Stranger · 07-29-2008, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbodfather

what makes you think you won't be able to get a 'base' SS??? (not every option on it???)

Good stuff coming -- answers for many questions.

...........and then there's the B4C.....................................

built 4 cops
bags for crappingyourpantsbecausethecarissodamnfast
blower 4 camaro (I can dream right?)

Quote:

Originally Posted by shank0668

cant take it any longer

or this

shank0668 · 07-30-2008, 02:30 PM

brickyard 400 camaro
or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B4C

Hylton · 07-30-2008, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbodfather

what makes you think you won't be able to get a 'base' SS??? (not every option on it???)

As in one with no mail slot??!!!

greenrail · 07-30-2008, 03:21 PM

Gee, Maybe if the Scoop (Mail slot) is such a problem, there is always Duct Tape!!!

It does come in many different colors nowadays!

Just pokin' fun here gang! Trying to lighten up!

Moose · 07-30-2008, 03:27 PM

I can see some of your points regarding V8 and V6.

As stated previously, if you want a V8 w/o the badgind, it can always be removed.

As for a V6 Camaro, there's no shame in a V6 Camaro IMO. Especially when that V6 out-performs alot of V8's currently offered.

As for your "wheel issue", I'm certain the aftermarket will offer something similar to waht you're looking for.

I'm pulling for and keeping my fingers crossed that Chevrolet sells ALOT of V6 Camaro's. Its future may well depend on it.

MajorTom · 07-30-2008, 04:35 PM

I'm still not clear on the complaint....

You want a V8 but you don't want an SS? Is it the SS designation that turns you off? Is it the body kit? I read every post the OP made and still couldn't put my finger on what bugged him about the fact it was called SS.

Although I see you liked the RS package. I'm gonna assume you meant the SS body kit turned you off..

Also, on the subject of Z28 v SS. The SS used to be the badass car for the street. The Z28 had the 302 which was a high revving engine with more aggressive suspension tuning. Perhaps not as quick in a straight line, but when it came to all out performance, Z28 used to be top dog. That's where they're coming from now with the SS being the entry V8.

LS9CamaroSS · 07-30-2008, 04:50 PM

I don't care really... all versions of this new Camaro are going to be in musclecar or supercar HP range... The V6 gets 300+ hp (310 according to edmunds) and the SS gets over 400HP. if the Z, or whatever the possible SC camaro is going to be called, really gets the LSA it'll be in Supercar territory! it is time to change your thinking of what is a muscle car... it is no longer a Huge V8 that gets crappy MPG. it is now a V6 or even a 4 that gets huge power more efficiently than some huge V8 from the past. Think V6 musclecars and V8 supercars hell the GT-R is a supercar with a 6 in it!!!

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07-29-2008, 12:06 AM	#31
fbodfather Drives: Camaros................ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seven Fields, PA (Pittsburgh) Posts: 4,523	what makes you think you won't be able to get a 'base' SS??? (not every option on it???) Good stuff coming -- answers for many questions. ...........and then there's the B4C.....................................

07-30-2008, 02:30 PM	#37
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	brickyard 400 camaro or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B4C

07-30-2008, 03:21 PM	#39
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,392	Gee, Maybe if the Scoop (Mail slot) is such a problem, there is always Duct Tape!!! It does come in many different colors nowadays! Just pokin' fun here gang! Trying to lighten up!

07-30-2008, 03:27 PM	#40
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	I can see some of your points regarding V8 and V6. As stated previously, if you want a V8 w/o the badgind, it can always be removed. As for a V6 Camaro, there's no shame in a V6 Camaro IMO. Especially when that V6 out-performs alot of V8's currently offered. As for your "wheel issue", I'm certain the aftermarket will offer something similar to waht you're looking for. I'm pulling for and keeping my fingers crossed that Chevrolet sells ALOT of V6 Camaro's. Its future may well depend on it.

07-30-2008, 04:35 PM	#41
MajorTom Drives: 2005 Pontiac GTO Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 306	I'm still not clear on the complaint.... You want a V8 but you don't want an SS? Is it the SS designation that turns you off? Is it the body kit? I read every post the OP made and still couldn't put my finger on what bugged him about the fact it was called SS. Although I see you liked the RS package. I'm gonna assume you meant the SS body kit turned you off.. Also, on the subject of Z28 v SS. The SS used to be the badass car for the street. The Z28 had the 302 which was a high revving engine with more aggressive suspension tuning. Perhaps not as quick in a straight line, but when it came to all out performance, Z28 used to be top dog. That's where they're coming from now with the SS being the entry V8.

07-30-2008, 04:50 PM	#42
LS9CamaroSS Drives: Cavalier RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jordan, NY Posts: 569	I don't care really... all versions of this new Camaro are going to be in musclecar or supercar HP range... The V6 gets 300+ hp (310 according to edmunds) and the SS gets over 400HP. if the Z, or whatever the possible SC camaro is going to be called, really gets the LSA it'll be in Supercar territory! it is time to change your thinking of what is a muscle car... it is no longer a Huge V8 that gets crappy MPG. it is now a V6 or even a 4 that gets huge power more efficiently than some huge V8 from the past. Think V6 musclecars and V8 supercars hell the GT-R is a supercar with a 6 in it!!!