Anyone Care For A Z/36?! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

LOWDOWN · 10-12-2011, 07:00 PM

With all the performance concentration placed on V8-engined SS and ZL1 versions (and a possible Z/28?), my thoughts are the V6 market has been all but abandoned...

The V6 versions are important for CAFE

The V6 versions are le$$ expen$ive

The V6 versions are more modestly insured

The V6 versions could be a LOT of "bang for the buck"

So let's build one...and we'll call it the Z/36

* Base 1LS Model 1EE37
* LFX 3.6 V6, 323 hp.
* MN6, 6-speed manual
* FE4 Suspension
* SS Brembo Front Disc Brakes
* ZL1 20" Forged Wheels
* Summer-only "sticky" Tires
* GMPP CAI
* GMPP Stainless Cat-back
* ZL1 Splitter/Spoiler
* 350 hp. (a "magic" Camaro number!)
* 3750 lb. Curb Weight
* 13.90s in the 1/4 (compare that to '60s musclecars!)
* Surprizing road course times...
* Fun to DRIVE!
* Fun to PAY FOR!
* Fun to maintain!

OK, boys and girls, "have at it!"

What do YOU think?!

The all-new Z/36 for only $29,995

PYROLYSIS · 10-12-2011, 07:11 PM

I Like everything but the name. They really should offer some kind of performance upgrade package for the V-6. Our Z28 withdrawals have reduced us to considering V-6 options.

That's ok, as long as it doesn't replace Z28.

midnighter · 10-12-2011, 07:19 PM

No thanks. But I am V8 bias so, sorry.

GEEo · 10-12-2011, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midnighter

No thanks. But I am V8 bias so, sorry.

+1

right to travel · 10-12-2011, 08:47 PM

hell yea. we need to own the V6 world. and scare some of those weak v8's. ive already pushed some 4.6 mustangs to the limit and my buddys 5.0 (his skip shift screwed him)

right to travel · 10-12-2011, 08:50 PM

350hp-375 hp should fry alot of rice in the v6 world

Phantom.5SS · 10-12-2011, 09:12 PM

They tried that once....it was called the Z/34 and it was a P.O.S Celebrity that I personally kicked to the curb and traded for a better car...a KIA!

Thank GM for the Camaro..I have my balls back!

Camarowguy · 10-12-2011, 09:25 PM

Why not a z26?

right to travel · 10-12-2011, 10:09 PM

as long as its a z/xx i dont care. and apparently nissan has been using the z/33 an z/34 names on the 350 and 370 z. a z/xx v6 camaro is defiantly in order.

perhaps a factory turbo option with the LFX??????

LOWDOWN · 10-13-2011, 08:11 AM

Z/36 is a reference to its metric engine displacement.

A turbo or two, in the current version, would have you back up to 1SS Curb Weight, essentially...with equivalent LS3 power in OEM tune (425 hp ala "Leno")...not a lighter-on-its-feet result.

I think a turbo'd V6 in the Gen-6 is a distinct possibility. Lighter car, better result.

Some background:

In 1992, two friends and I took an off-the-showroom-floor '92 Pontiac Grand Prix GT (Twin Cam 3.4, AT, no GTP cladding-doodads-weight), installed GTP 16 X 8" wheels with 4-P255/50ZR16 Potenzas, dialed in all the negative camber we could, added Hawk pads, and struck out for the '92 One Lap of America. 4416 miles later, we finished 2nd in Class, 19th Overall, against a very eclectic field of fast cars...in a dealership DEMO.

Don't underestimate the capabilities of W-cars with 3.4s, at least when new "back in the day"...

That result cemented a relationship with Pontiac Racing that lasted for a dozen years...

DevilsReject97 · 10-13-2011, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phantom.5SS

They tried that once....it was called the Z/34 and it was a P.O.S Celebrity that I personally kicked to the curb and traded for a better car...a KIA!

Thank GM for the Camaro..I have my balls back!

Celebrity? I'm pretty sure the Z34 was a Lumina...

Z24 - Chevy Cavalier
Z26 - Chevy Beretta
Z28 - Camaro
Z34 - Chevy Lumina
Z71 - Silverado

FenwickHockey65 · 10-13-2011, 10:03 AM

Z34 was a Lumina.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 10-13-2011, 10:10 AM

Hmm, I think it would be cool. But the Z(whatever) should definitely have a lot more to offer than a regular V6. A suspension package would be a must. It would be great if they could make that thing an agile streetfighter. A turbo would also be a nice addition making the car even better.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DevilsReject97

Celebrity? I'm pretty sure the Z34 was a Lumina...

Z24 - Chevy Cavalier
Z26 - Chevy Beretta
Z28 - Camaro
Z34 - Chevy Lumina
Z71 - Silverado

Wasn't there a Z85 somewhere in the mix as well?

Supercamaro64 · 10-13-2011, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DevilsReject97

Celebrity? I'm pretty sure the Z34 was a Lumina...

Z24 - Chevy Cavalier
Z26 - Chevy Beretta
Z28 - Camaro
Z34 - Chevy Lumina
Z71 - Silverado

correct, but the Z71 designation is just GMs offroad package. It is also on other models besides the silverado

10-12-2011, 07:00 PM	#1
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	Anyone Care For A Z/36?! With all the performance concentration placed on V8-engined SS and ZL1 versions (and a possible Z/28?), my thoughts are the V6 market has been all but abandoned... The V6 versions are important for CAFE The V6 versions are le$$ expen$ive The V6 versions are more modestly insured The V6 versions could be a LOT of "bang for the buck" So let's build one...and we'll call it the Z/36 * Base 1LS Model 1EE37 * LFX 3.6 V6, 323 hp. * MN6, 6-speed manual * FE4 Suspension * SS Brembo Front Disc Brakes * ZL1 20" Forged Wheels * Summer-only "sticky" Tires * GMPP CAI * GMPP Stainless Cat-back * ZL1 Splitter/Spoiler * 350 hp. (a "magic" Camaro number!) * 3750 lb. Curb Weight * 13.90s in the 1/4 (compare that to '60s musclecars!) * Surprizing road course times... * Fun to DRIVE! * Fun to PAY FOR! * Fun to maintain! OK, boys and girls, "have at it!" What do YOU think?! The all-new Z/36 for only *$29,995*

10-12-2011, 07:11 PM	#2
PYROLYSIS Remember the Charleston 9 Drives: 2004 KME PREDATOR, 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerv1LE SC Posts: 5,381 View My Garage	I Like everything but the name. They really should offer some kind of performance upgrade package for the V-6. Our Z28 withdrawals have reduced us to considering V-6 options. That's ok, as long as it doesn't replace Z28. __________________ BRING BACK THE B4C POLICE CAMARO! 2002 V-6 5 speed rally red (current camaro) Also driven:1992 Z-28 305 auto Red w/ black stripes (anniversary), 2001 V-6 auto light pewter metallic,1991 RS V-6 auto Black

10-12-2011, 09:12 PM	#7
Phantom.5SS Hell yeah I'm Guilty..... Drives: 2010 2-SS ABM NON-RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Colonie, NY Posts: 1,223 View My Garage	They tried that once....it was called the Z/34 and it was a P.O.S Celebrity that I personally kicked to the curb and traded for a better car...a KIA! Thank GM for the Camaro..I have my balls back! __________________

10-12-2011, 09:25 PM	#8
Camarowguy Drives: 2011 imperial blue SS, black 92 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denham Springs Posts: 2,580	Why not a z26? __________________ 2011 imperial blue SS/RS a6 12.43@112 vararam, tune, jba cats, magnaflow axle back, self ported tb, under drive pulley, NO headers, Stock tires. 1.87 60ft. Stock tires. SOLD :( 2000 1500 silverado extra cab SOLD :( 2017 Silverado 5.3 all stock 2004 5.7 GTO 78mm turbo

10-13-2011, 10:03 AM	#12
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Z34 was a Lumina. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

10-12-2011, 07:19 PM	#3
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	No thanks. But I am V8 bias so, sorry.

10-12-2011, 08:47 PM	#5
right to travel Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS 1LE SW Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Newport RI Posts: 835 View My Garage	hell yea. we need to own the V6 world. and scare some of those weak v8's. ive already pushed some 4.6 mustangs to the limit and my buddys 5.0 (his skip shift screwed him)

10-12-2011, 08:50 PM	#6
right to travel Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS 1LE SW Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Newport RI Posts: 835 View My Garage	350hp-375 hp should fry alot of rice in the v6 world

10-12-2011, 10:09 PM	#9
right to travel Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS 1LE SW Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Newport RI Posts: 835 View My Garage	as long as its a z/xx i dont care. and apparently nissan has been using the z/33 an z/34 names on the 350 and 370 z. a z/xx v6 camaro is defiantly in order. perhaps a factory turbo option with the LFX??????

10-13-2011, 08:11 AM	#10
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	Z/36 is a reference to its metric engine displacement. A turbo or two, in the current version, would have you back up to 1SS Curb Weight, essentially...with equivalent LS3 power in OEM tune (425 hp ala "Leno")...not a lighter-on-its-feet result. I think a turbo'd V6 in the Gen-6 is a distinct possibility. Lighter car, better result. Some background: In 1992, two friends and I took an off-the-showroom-floor '92 Pontiac Grand Prix GT (Twin Cam 3.4, AT, no GTP cladding-doodads-weight), installed GTP 16 X 8" wheels with 4-P255/50ZR16 Potenzas, dialed in all the negative camber we could, added Hawk pads, and struck out for the '92 One Lap of America. 4416 miles later, we finished 2nd in Class, 19th Overall, against a very eclectic field of fast cars...in a dealership DEMO. Don't underestimate the capabilities of W-cars with 3.4s, at least when new "back in the day"... That result cemented a relationship with Pontiac Racing that lasted for a dozen years...

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