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boxmonkeyracing · 08-26-2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Skyman 08

Well since I think 1990 feels like just a few yeas ago...

18 yrs. . .few. . .man you're old. j/k. lol. that's TPI if I remember correctly. had a whole bunch of tq but little hp. lt1's and ls1's could hit 160+ no problem. but with the aero numbers and hp numbers we are quoted, say quoted because hp could be more, 155 is on a real good day (ie. down hill, tail wind, cool day).

Vash · 08-26-2008, 11:10 AM

155 is plenty spanking fast for a V6. Put some wings on it and it will fly at that speed.

Nice to hear feedback about the rear suspension. The design kinda reminds me a bit of the C4 vette Dana's but with a coil over and a couple of cheaper to produce components.

nester7929 · 08-26-2008, 11:12 AM

Pretty much every review of the V-6 has nothing but good things to say about it. Now let's get to that SS...

Angrybird 12 · 08-26-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by boxmonkeyracing

18 yrs. . .few. . .man you're old. j/k. lol. that's TPI if I remember correctly. had a whole bunch of tq but little hp. lt1's and ls1's could hit 160+ no problem. but with the aero numbers and hp numbers we are quoted, say quoted because hp could be more, 155 is on a real good day (ie. down hill, tail wind, cool day).

Well I still think someone was pulling MT's leg on that one..LOL we will see, but who needs to go 155 anyway? 155 and 26 mpg now wouldn't that be great!!!

boxmonkeyracing · 08-26-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Skyman 08

Well I still think someone was pulling MT's leg on that one..LOL we will see, but who needs to go 155 anyway? 155 and 26 mpg now wouldn't that be great!!!

thinking more 160+ and 30 mpg on the autobahn.

Angrybird 12 · 08-26-2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by boxmonkeyracing

thinking more 160+ and 30 mpg on the autobahn.

of course you ALWAYS want more than me..LOL

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 08-26-2008, 11:27 AM

Great article. I AM NOW GOING CRAZY. I can't wait to get my SS LS3 manual Camaro. SMOKIN HOT.

Heck my Civic Si will go 135mph. I can see the V6 doing 150mph with no problem.

Angrybird 12 · 08-26-2008, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JEFF2010SSMANUAL

Great article. I AM NOW GOING CRAZY. I can't wait to get my SS LS3 manual Camaro. SMOKIN HOT.

Heck my Civic Si will go 135mph. I can see the V6 doing 150mph with no problem.

has it been clocked at that speed or just your guestimate.....

*radz28* · 08-26-2008, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyman 08

has it been clocked at that speed or just your guestimate.....

IMHO, does this really matter?

MajorTom · 08-26-2008, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Vash

It should be able to reach at least 160 without the governer. My Vette can do 160 and the LT1 is almost identical output wise to this V6. The 155 let's them sell it to UK. I think it's a regulation now.

Most cars have those speeds governed because of the tire rating. They can't exceed the safety envelope for the tires otherwise it's a safety hazard.

DntWrryBeHappy21 · 08-26-2008, 12:50 PM

hmm that was a great review to read...cant wait to hear the v6

people keep arguing in thier posts about how the v6 is going to be priced with the mustang gt and the ss will be 5k over the mustang gt...they are in for a suprise i hope :-)

those posts from the MT site not here

MAROobsession · 08-26-2008, 12:53 PM

i hav no doubt that it could reach 155+...... i jus hope they change the exhaust note.... dont like how they said like it sounded like an import V6, thats what im trying to leave behind with my V6 accord.

Vash · 08-26-2008, 01:12 PM

I like the euro v6 sound myself. The only other V6 that even sounds close to good is the Ford 4.0's.

That might also be RPM's you heard. As the powerband goes up high with this engine.

*radz28* · 08-26-2008, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MajorTom

Most cars have those speeds governed because of the tire rating. They can't exceed the safety envelope for the tires otherwise it's a safety hazard.

That's what my understanding was. I would first think it was because the manufacturer was being a nanny, but I believe you're right. It makes me wonder why some car models have limiters, when others don't. For example, why was there a limiter on the 2.73 LT1 cars? My M6 LT1 with 3.42s didn't have a limiter and went to 140+ easy. One could easily have the same GSCs tires on the 2.73 car. Was it a result of the combination of gearing and tires (i.e. GM though well if a customer wants 2.73s, they aren't as interested in people who want the 3.23s/3.42s, therefore they don't need the GSCs for better grip, SOO... we'll slap some cheaper tires, with lower speed ratings, and put a limiter in it?) Okay, maybe I'm thinking too much about this...

This top speed, even if it gets close, is GREAT, for a "base" car.

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Originally Posted by MAROobsession

i hav no doubt that it could reach 155+...... i jus hope they change the exhaust note.... dont like how they said like it sounded like an import V6, thats what im trying to leave behind with my V6 accord.

You know, with exception of the 3-liter in a 350Z, I don't care much for Japanese car exhaust sounds. I would say V6 Camaro sounds closer to this sound, with more rasp, than any other import, except some European cars. I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing if it sounds like that car (IMHO.) I was pretty suprised about the rasp of it though. It wasn't like an LS1 with LTs, no cats', and a Loud Mouth catback raspy, but pretty raspy for an OEM car. Cool

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DntWrryBeHappy21 Patiently Waiting... Drives: whatevers in the driveway atm Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 403	hmm that was a great review to read...cant wait to hear the v6 people keep arguing in thier posts about how the v6 is going to be priced with the mustang gt and the ss will be 5k over the mustang gt...they are in for a suprise i hope :-) those posts from the MT site not here __________________ One day.... Last edited by DntWrryBeHappy21; 08-26-2008 at 06:16 PM.

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MAROobsession Drives: 05 Honda Accord V6 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Palm Beach FL Posts: 87	i hav no doubt that it could reach 155+...... i jus hope they change the exhaust note.... dont like how they said like it sounded like an import V6, thats what im trying to leave behind with my V6 accord. __________________ Dodge builds challengers, Chevy builds champions

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08-26-2008, 11:10 AM	#44
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	155 is plenty spanking fast for a V6. Put some wings on it and it will fly at that speed. Nice to hear feedback about the rear suspension. The design kinda reminds me a bit of the C4 vette Dana's but with a coil over and a couple of cheaper to produce components.

08-26-2008, 11:12 AM	#45
nester7929 Rice Harvester Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Plainview, TX Posts: 1,449	Pretty much every review of the V-6 has nothing but good things to say about it. Now let's get to that SS...

08-26-2008, 11:27 AM	#49
JEFF2010SSMANUAL JEFF2010SSMANUAL Drives: IOM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,953	Great article. I AM NOW GOING CRAZY. I can't wait to get my SS LS3 manual Camaro. SMOKIN HOT. Heck my Civic Si will go 135mph. I can see the V6 doing 150mph with no problem.

08-26-2008, 01:12 PM	#55
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	I like the euro v6 sound myself. The only other V6 that even sounds close to good is the Ford 4.0's. That might also be RPM's you heard. As the powerband goes up high with this engine.