What is ????

Mary Lane · 11-28-2011, 01:19 AM

Oh hello.. I'm new to cars i mean all about cars. I was just wondering what is this V6 and V8 i just know its an engine but why they are called V6 or V8? what is the difference?

lakersftbl69 · 11-28-2011, 01:27 AM

V6 is a 6 cylinder engine v8 is a 8 cylinder engine

Sterling · 11-28-2011, 01:33 AM

The number is the amount of cylinders the engine has. The V part comes from how the cylinders are arranged on the engine. The V6 has 3 cylinders on each side of the engine and form a V shape as opposed to a "straight 6" which has all 6 cylinders lined up in a row. The V8, is basically the same 4 cylinders on each side making a V shape.

PeeBee · 11-28-2011, 07:09 AM

Welcome btw

*Camaro_Corvette* · 11-28-2011, 07:46 AM

With no options on a camaro, the difference is about 9,000 dollars.

Welcome to the site

The Stig · 11-28-2011, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

With no options on a camaro, the difference is about 9,000 dollars.

Welcome to the site

+/- a bit for taxes and titling

Drew10 · 11-28-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

With no options on a camaro, the difference is about 9,000 dollars.

Welcome to the site

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Originally Posted by stieger

+/- a bit for taxes and titling

Best 2 responses I have seen.

Rock36 · 11-28-2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mary Lane

Oh hello.. I'm new to cars i mean all about cars. I was just wondering what is this V6 and V8 i just know its an engine but why they are called V6 or V8? what is the difference?

http://www.howstuffworks.com/engine.htm

One of the best sites ever...

Sevn86 · 11-28-2011, 07:26 PM

Welcome!

Mary Lane · 11-28-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sterling

The number is the amount of cylinders the engine has. The V part comes from how the cylinders are arranged on the engine. The V6 has 3 cylinders on each side of the engine and form a V shape as opposed to a "straight 6" which has all 6 cylinders lined up in a row. The V8, is basically the same 4 cylinders on each side making a V shape.

Thanks Sterling! So that the V6 and V8... It helps me..

*DGthe3* · 11-28-2011, 10:13 PM

And the V means that there are two banks of cylinders, which look sorta like a V when viewed from the end.

CamaroSkooter · 11-29-2011, 09:26 AM

The reason they are called a V6 or V8 is because of the geometry of the engine itself. Notice how the pistons in the following image make a "V":

And here's some animations, cause everyone likes animations:

V6 Engine:

V8 Engine:

And here's what one side of the V8 looks like in an animation (Coincidentally, it's very similar to what an Inline 4 cylinder engine looks like from the side:

jewel25 · 11-29-2011, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Sterling

The number is the amount of cylinders the engine has. The V part comes from how the cylinders are arranged on the engine. The V6 has 3 cylinders on each side of the engine and form a V shape as opposed to a "straight 6" which has all 6 cylinders lined up in a row. The V8, is basically the same 4 cylinders on each side making a V shape.

Thanks I didn't know that is where the V came from. Now I know. C5 is a wonderful thing.

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Originally Posted by Drew10

Best 2 responses I have seen.

leave it to the mods

PeeBee · 11-29-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

V8 Engine:

And here's what one side of the V8 looks like in an animation (Coincidentally, it's very similar to what an Inline 4 cylinder engine looks like from the side:

Last animation does look a bit "off" TBH... Don't think two adjacent cylinders in the same bank can move up and down at the same time...

11-28-2011, 01:19 AM	#1
Mary Lane Drives: Camaro Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gardena, CA, USA Posts: 60	What is ???? Oh hello.. I'm new to cars i mean all about cars. I was just wondering what is this V6 and V8 i just know its an engine but why they are called V6 or V8? what is the difference? __________________

11-28-2011, 01:27 AM	#2
lakersftbl69 Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: conway sc. Posts: 1,453 View My Garage	V6 is a 6 cylinder engine v8 is a 8 cylinder engine __________________ ordered dec 15 2008 picked up on june 8 2009. upgrades kooks 1 7/8" LTH w/ deleted cats, corsa exhaust, hurst short throw shifter stage 3 comp cam, 3.91 gears ecs kit blower, meth injection, upgraded axles, drive shaft, McLeod rxt clutch, fully forged 416ci stroker all installed and dyno tuned by slowhawk performance in bridgewater ma.

11-28-2011, 01:33 AM	#3
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,882 View My Garage	The number is the amount of cylinders the engine has. The V part comes from how the cylinders are arranged on the engine. The V6 has 3 cylinders on each side of the engine and form a V shape as opposed to a "straight 6" which has all 6 cylinders lined up in a row. The V8, is basically the same 4 cylinders on each side making a V shape. __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

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DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	And the V means that there are two banks of cylinders, which look sorta like a V when viewed from the end. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

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11-29-2011, 09:26 AM	#12
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	The reason they are called a V6 or V8 is because of the geometry of the engine itself. Notice how the pistons in the following image make a "V": And here's some animations, cause everyone likes animations: V6 Engine: V8 Engine: And here's what one side of the V8 looks like in an animation (Coincidentally, it's very similar to what an Inline 4 cylinder engine looks like from the side: __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php