01-01-2008, 09:49 PM | #1 |
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L76 camaro ?
I was looking at the new pontiac G8 and noticed that it dose not come with the ls2 or ls3 but with the l76 DOD 6.0 motor rated at 362 hp. I would seem a likly possibility that since GM has only announced 1 v8 I beleave for the initial model camaro; that this may be what we are to be looking at? It would still out perform both the mustang and the challenger base V8 models and would leave the ls3 for a more expensive Z28 model while allowing consumers to get camaro v8 power in the 29,900 G8 price range perhaps instead of 34-35k of a Z28 package.
It may only have 362hp stock but the use of the l76 intake means square port heads and easy L92 head swaps for big power. And the DOD will allow for much improved fuel economy wich could boost sales. I have no real proof or anything, just sharing thoughts.
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01-01-2008, 09:58 PM | #2 |
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there is alot of talking about this here. I'm not assuming anything without more information as we were told to forget what we know about motor options for the camaro
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01-01-2008, 10:01 PM | #3 |
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L76 is one of our best guesses for the lowest (possibly only?) V8. It has been discussed at length here . . . mods please merge threads
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01-01-2008, 10:05 PM | #4 |
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sorry I didn't see the other threads. I'll use search next time
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01-01-2008, 10:26 PM | #5 |
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01-02-2008, 03:57 PM | #6 |
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dont the L76 and L92 have the same heads already?
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01-02-2008, 05:10 PM | #7 |
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Not quite. They're more directly related to those found on the LS2, and LS6 engines. With rectangular ports like the LS7.
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01-02-2008, 09:55 PM | #8 |
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The L76 has shared parts with a lot of other GM engines. I still hope we see a moderately priced engine with AFM, VVT, and DI to replace the L76 that is cost friendly with a lower initial purchase price, lower insurance costs, and better fuel efficiency. The L76 represented all that to me, but I'm sure they'll have a suitable alternative.
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I'd have no problem with the L76, as you said, it has the major points; AFM better fuel mileage, plus one you might have forgot, it runs on Regular gas not High octane. But we have to also remember, on one of the threads here someplace there was a message from Scott hinting at a completely different engine in the works for the Camaro (Not his exact words). Found it, look at about four posts below this by Dragoneye.
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01-03-2008, 02:06 AM | #10 |
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Is the l76 the same engine used in the full size trucks? Sorry, still learning the GM nomenclature. I know I rented a penske truck with a 6.0 and the engine was a beast in that thing. The truck was a wimp though. I had way more engine than truck.
This may not be a bad choice for the camaro. I can live without 400 plus hp if I have gobs of torque. |
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The L76 is plenty torquey, but it isn't exactly the same as the truck engine. They are closely related. There is a sticky thread with L76 info, and I think it might explain the difference.
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01-05-2008, 04:00 AM | #12 |
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So how many different v8s does GM have for use in cars right now? Is it just 3 (ls3, ls9, l76)?
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01-05-2008, 05:43 AM | #13 |
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it is my understanding that with a simple tune and 91-93 octane it is expected to be back up to around 400hp from its 87 octane 362hp tune.
I think the l76 will have more in comon with the camaro production engine than the ls3 has. maybe we will just be that lucky and we will get the gen V motor with all the bells
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6.2L LS3 -Base Corvette 7.0L LS7 -Z06 6.2L SC LS9 -ZR-1 6.0L L76 -G8 5.3L LS4 -Impalla SS, Grand Prix GXP,Monte Carlo SS, Buick LaCrosse Super 4.4L SC Northstar 4.6L Northstar I think thats it.
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