11-22-2008, 06:57 AM | #1 |
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Im just wondering this
How much of a difference would it be if instead of the 3.6 v6 the 5.3 v8 was put in. I thought the mileage was similar but I could be wrong and its still a v8.
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11-22-2008, 08:08 AM | #2 |
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How do you figure the mileage is the same with the 5.3l v8? The 3.6l will get 27mpg on the highway and 19 in the city.
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11-22-2008, 08:47 AM | #3 |
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Well I thought I read smewhere that the ss impala gets 18/28 epa. I was thinking since they both put out about 300 hp but the torque on the v8 is better I would like that more. I guess I just don't like v6s
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11-22-2008, 09:12 AM | #4 |
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the impala SS uses the front wheel drive version of the 5.3. that engine wouldn't work in this car. this V6 even had some die-hard V8 guys extremely pleased with it's performance, so it shouldn't be an issue. if you're that dead-set on a V8, just get the SS. it'll probably cost you more in the long run to try & do a engine swap.
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11-22-2008, 01:23 PM | #5 |
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Point 1. Putting a V8 would make a huge difference in insurance. Stupid insurance companies discriminate against V8 fbodies. I was treated like a criminal when I said I have a V8 not a V6 when getting my quote from State Farm. I'm automatically a street racer and need to pay double. Even though I have 0 tickets and 0 accidents on record.
Point 2. Fleet cars need to be cheap and V6 is a better sell then V8. 5.3 would probably cost more. GM makes a lot of sales to fleets. I rented a V6 camaro once. I don't think they had any Z28s.
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11-22-2008, 02:04 PM | #6 | |
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If you want a V8 just get the SS. the convenience of having the V8 installed from the factory and the fact that the LS3 OR L99>LS4 makes it a much better choice.
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11-22-2008, 02:17 PM | #7 | |
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My brother has an Impala with the 5.3 V8 and the best interstate mileage between Indiana and California which they drove several times when they lived there, was 24. Sometimes even less. |
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11-22-2008, 10:43 PM | #8 | |
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Seriously, if you don't like v6's just buy the SS with the 6.2l v8 in it. 6.2 > 5.3 The price would probably end up being more if you bought a v6 and swapped in a 5.3 as opposed to just buying an SS anyway. |
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11-23-2008, 11:18 PM | #9 | |
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You're better off trying to improve the LLT to your desires. It's not a bad engine by any means: don't let 2 cylinders discourage you. fwiw; the folks who've driven the car already are V8 to the bone, coming from 4thgen Z28s and SSs themselves. And more than a couple of them said it FELT just like their V8 fbodies. That's got to tell you something good about this V6. |
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11-24-2008, 09:10 AM | #10 |
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well i dont see anything wrong with the v6. My main focus is to atleast keep up with the gt mustang and all other competion so if the v6 can do that im fine. I really wanted the v8 because of the sound of a v8. It may not even be that much of a difference because the pontiac g8 gt doesnt have that good of a exuast note so im just waiting to see.
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11-24-2008, 09:17 AM | #11 | |
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11-24-2008, 09:44 AM | #12 |
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And, if its not enough power for you, just buy a cold air intake (or design your own) and a cat back exhaust and bump it to about 340/300 at the flywheel. For about a grand, that's a much better deal than doing an engine swap.
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11-24-2008, 09:49 AM | #13 | |
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12-07-2008, 08:10 PM | #14 |
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Not everyone wants a pushrod 2 valve v8 as their only choice in GM... In fact if GM survives, you will see it all but disappear, and I cannot wait. |
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