Report: 2012 Camaro to get new LFX V6 Engine - Page 4 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

oachalon · 01-03-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Brunsy

HP isn't as important as torque in trucks...that being said the only V6 I ever want to see in a Silverado is a Diesel.

a reworked 4.2L I6 from the envoy would be perfect for the silverado base motors. They are very torquey 6 cylinders.

With vvt on the exhaust and intake and some DI i bet that motor could be 350-400hp with 350ft-lbs of torque.

Trailnut · 01-03-2011, 12:41 PM

Any word on MPG ?

FLYBOY · 01-03-2011, 12:42 PM

E85 is a joke. The stuff burns at 2/3 the btu's of regular gasoline. The price difference at the pump does NOT make up for the loss of mpg's....My dad and I did a test in his Ford pickup on a long road trip. We ran both types of fuel through the tank and it turned out that regular gas was more economical than E85....Say what you want but I've seen it with my own eyes, E85 is a ploy...

FenwickHockey65 · 01-03-2011, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GTPprix

I had thought that as well BUT I've never seen this be wrong YET so hopefully its not

(plus I've heard some grumblings to this end)

Perhaps the Impala and Camaro will be sharing engines, but I doubt it'll go on the same platform. Unless they made a name change, the FWD Impala is reportedly too far along in development to make such a drastic change to RWD.

Now there supposedly is a RWD sedan coming to Chevrolet in the form of the Holden Commodore in the near future.

Trailnut · 01-03-2011, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLYBOY

E85 is a joke. The stuff burns at 2/3 the btu's of regular gasoline. The price difference at the pump does NOT make up for the loss of mpg's....My dad and I did a test in his Ford pickup on a long road trip. We ran both types of fuel through the tank and it turned out that regular gas was more economical than E85....Say what you want but I've seen it with my own eyes, E85 is a ploy...

Yeah, leave the corn for food and feed, not bad fuel!

PYROLYSIS · 01-03-2011, 01:28 PM

The LLT is already a great engine. I would be suprised if the fuel mileage didn't increase along with the horsepower. I don't see them changing to this engine just because it can run on E-85.

nak3dsnake · 01-03-2011, 01:31 PM

I wound what the compatibility of the LFX parts with the LLT would be. I imagine it would be the same basic block.

Mankind · 01-03-2011, 01:35 PM

Why is there a SS fascia on a V6? lol

*Milk 1027* · 01-03-2011, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GTPprix

Sorry I was referring to the post I made outing the new engine (and the fact that the new IMPALA shares the same platform merch codes now) here and reported it saying it might make a good story to the mods then boom it shows up but not even a "hey thanks for the tip" LOL

(http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=147)

I didn't know you were the one that tipped us. But you know your info is always welcome.

As said before, The "LFX" and LLT seem to be the same engine family. It looks like it's just a few tweaks and E85 capability. Which is beyond great news.
No matter what, it looks like this means HP and TQ change for 2012.

I wonder what is in store for the SS......

*Milk 1027* · 01-03-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mankind

Why is there a SS fascia on a V6? lol

If you're talking about the Homepage picture, it's a picture of an old test mule From back in '08-'09. They all had SS fascias.

Captain Awesome · 01-03-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FLYBOY

E85 is a joke. The stuff burns at 2/3 the btu's of regular gasoline. The price difference at the pump does NOT make up for the loss of mpg's....My dad and I did a test in his Ford pickup on a long road trip. We ran both types of fuel through the tank and it turned out that regular gas was more economical than E85....Say what you want but I've seen it with my own eyes, E85 is a ploy...

Not to mention the fact that you already paid good tax money to subsidize that Corn Ethanol junk and probably didn't factor that into your calculations, so it is actually worse for your wallet and pollutes the environment more (due to the extra emissions caused by the creation of the product, not the actual consumption of it).

Sawyer · 01-03-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Milk 1027

I wonder what is in store for the SS......

+1

Russell James · 01-03-2011, 01:48 PM

It's all about the alternative fuel credits helping car companies meat their CAFE requirments. The more E85 vehicles produced, provides credits for things like SUV's, V8 Camaros and Corvettes... Even though hardly any of those millions of E85 vehicles will ever use the stuff. I've had 3 E85 vehicles in a row for my daily drivers, never used it once and it is plenty avaliable around me. The price difference would have to be huge to make it worth it.

GTPprix · 01-03-2011, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milk 1027

I didn't know you were the one that tipped us. But you know your info is always welcome.

As said before, The "LFX" and LLT seem to be the same engine family. It looks like it's just a few tweaks and E85 capability. Which is beyond great news.
No matter what, it looks like this means HP and TQ change for 2012.

I wonder what is in store for the SS......

I know I'm just messing with you guys

01-03-2011, 12:41 PM	#44
Trailnut Drives: '15 Colorado, '73 C/10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North TX Posts: 541	Any word on MPG ? __________________ Wanting a FIFTY

01-03-2011, 01:28 PM	#48
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	The LLT is already a great engine. I would be suprised if the fuel mileage didn't increase along with the horsepower. I don't see them changing to this engine just because it can run on E-85. __________________ 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

01-03-2011, 01:31 PM	#49
nak3dsnake Drives: 2010 Camaro IBM 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 2,282 View My Garage	I wound what the compatibility of the LFX parts with the LLT would be. I imagine it would be the same basic block. __________________ Looks: AAC P13W DRLs, Heritage Grille, RS Embroidered Headrests, GM Door Sill Plates, GM Premium Floor Mats, Body Color Engine Cover, LLT Mobile 1 Oil Cap, ZL1 Sport Pedals, 3M Clear Bra. Performance: Vararam Ram Air Intake, Hurst Short Throw Shifter w/ Hurst Hard Drive Pistol Grip, IDEALG Clutch Master Cylinder, RX Catch can, GTO clutch fluid reservoir, Brembo Brakes, 1LE Track Pack, GMPP Exhaust Upgrade.

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01-03-2011, 01:35 PM	#50
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01-03-2011, 01:48 PM	#55
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