5th gen engines?

[4thgenowner]

I've heard many things on what engines are going into these cars. Obviously the LS2 is in the concept so thats going in. But what about V6 models? Everyone is saying the new 3.9. Why not put the 3.6 from the Cadillac CTS? it makes 255 hp and 252 tq compared to the 3.9's 240 hp/tq. Now something interesting would be for a V8 option would be a LS based 8.1 big block from the trucks. New intake and cam and it would be over 500 tq and 400 hp.

[Mighty Thor]

Re: 5th gen engines?

I've heard many things on what engines are going into these cars. Obviously the LS2 is in the concept so thats going in. But what about V6 models? Everyone is saying the new 3.9. Why not put the 3.6 from the Cadillac CTS? it makes 255 hp and 252 tq compared to the 3.9's 240 hp/tq. Now something interesting would be for a V8 option would be a LS based 8.1 big block from the trucks. New intake and cam and it would be over 500 tq and 400 hp.

They haven't decided if it's going to be a torquer or a twister. But I believe the 3.9 V6 would be the sure engine.

[BLLDOGG]

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I would never buy the v6 if it had a caddy engine. thats a big no-no

[Fireball27]

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I would never buy the v6 if it had a caddy engine. thats a big no-no

...Why?

On another note: I think it would be cool (although highly unlikely) if they made it V8 only. You could have a choice of something huge and ridiculous, an LS2, or a smaller 8... something similar to whats in the Monte Carlo.

[flyfrito_SS]

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They already said they were having 2 V8s and one V6.

[loser]

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they CANT just make V8 models, it wouldnt last. the v6's are what let the v8's be made. ALOT more v6's are sold than v8's. if they are putting two V8 options, what's the second one? ls7? probally not, so would they go smaller than the ls2?

[Slvrcamaro00]

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I would imagine that the two V8 engines would be either the LS2 or the LS4, which is currently in the Monte Carlo SS, Impala SS, and Grand Prix GXP. I've also read on LS1tech.com, that it could possibly be a non LS engine! Right now, no one is sure.

[av6xperience]

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one of life's mysteries lol

[Fireball27]

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They already said they were having 2 V8s and one V6.

Oooo, did not know that. Thats pretty cool.

Anywho, if they're going with 3 engines (2 of them V8s) then i'd bet that they'll have a new engine ready for it. It'd probably be of the LS4 variety, and probably what they'll stick in the next gen Montes, Impalas, and Grand Prixs as they're all supposed to be RWD (i think).

[vanbibber]

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I would never buy the v6 if it had a caddy engine. thats a big no-no

care to elaborate? i could see it happening. the 3.8 popped up in the 4th gen, granted its not a caddy motor, but still you get the point.

[flyfrito_SS]

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I bet one of the V8 eingines offered will come with DOD (Displacement on Demand) GM's version, of shutting off cylinders to save gas. And the other 8 will be of a more "Traditonal" style.

[vanbibber]

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im pretty sure DOD has been mentioned already as part of the v8s. as much as it is a nice thing to have, i dont like the idea of having it on a muscle car.

[flyfrito_SS]

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I thin it might alienate some hardcore buyers, but as long as they have a normal V8........... I think the DoD might be for the old people, or something.

[Camaro Dom]

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i'd buy DoD! i test drove my uncle's '07 Tahoe. that shifted so seamlessly b/w 4 and 8 cylinders, it was sweet! i couldnt tell. i think it'd just switch while the trans was in the middle of the downshift. screw the traditional if i can get that DoD! power AND gas milage... whats not to love about that?
and i understand what blldgg is saying... caddie has always kinda done their own thing. they dont share alot in the GM parts pool. caddies just have that somethign about them that makes them different, so putting that breed of engine in a chevy.... it wouldnt even be remotely the same. Remember, caddies are supposed to be quiet, smooth, and gently powerful. the camaro is supposed to be a little louder, it'll be more peaky in terms of power band, it just wouldnt fit to have such a nice motor in a car thats supposed to be a bada$$.

[Fireball27]

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Thats what i'm saying... the LS4 has DoD... does it not? Anyway i have to agree with Dom: After all isn't the point of having the V6 to have better gas mileage?