Why doesn't GM do engine badges any more?

willhe64 · 06-03-2012, 11:54 AM

Back in the day, and Dodge and Ford still do it, you'd have your engine displacement or series plastered all over your car. Even if it was a 305.
My 6.2l silverado has nothing on it to distinguish it from a 5.3. My Camaro, the same.
Why do you think they quit doing this? I think it sucks that they don't.

Ryanbabz71 · 06-03-2012, 12:22 PM

I added 6.2 emblems to my 2010 on the hood I will post a pic when I get on my pc

Only differentiation on the trucks is the tailpipe goes straight out the back on the 6.0 and 6.2

Ryan

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oklapike · 06-03-2012, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryanbabz71

I added 6.2 emblems to my 2010 on the hood I will post a pic when I get on my pc

Only differentiation on the trucks is the tailpipe goes straight out the back on the 6.0 and 6.2

Ryan

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Where'd you get those emblems from? I've seen one at work that has SS 6.2 painted on in the same spot. Though, I think if I were going to do something similar, I'd go more 'old school' and put it on there as SS376.

liquidsmoke · 06-03-2012, 02:02 PM

I think badges like these go out of style cuz ultimately no one (very few) really cares. It's the same as clock speeds for processors. It's important, but the results are far more important.
Most people don't know what the numbers mean or reference anyway. Chevy prob looks at not using them as a way to save a few pennies or an astetic choice to not have badges everywhere.
I think the side cowl area is a nice spot for badges, go an add something their myself in the future but it won't be based on any engine specs.

Ryanbabz71 · 06-03-2012, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by oklapike

Where'd you get those emblems from? I've seen one at work that has SS 6.2 painted on in the same spot. Though, I think if I were going to do something similar, I'd go more 'old school' and put it on there as SS376.

http://topflightrepro.com/

*The_Blur* · 06-03-2012, 07:22 PM

GM took a lot of care in designing the Camaro. You'll notice there aren't a lot of badges on the rear of the vehicle. With the Mark of Excellence on some Camaros, special edition packages, trims, the Rally Sport, and available vinyls, there's a lot of action on the Camaro. Do we really need another badge on every car? Can you imagine the cost? For every little badge, GM could be paying a few cents. A few cents per hundred thousand cars becomes a lot of dollars. With all the cost-cutting GM had to do with this car to compete with alternatives, there's no room for unnecessary badging. Some people like that stuff, but it isn't for everyone, so why should GM make the extra expense?

MasterZ · 06-03-2012, 07:32 PM

personally I prefer not to have to clean and wax around all the emblems. gives a much cleaner look. Besides I like to keep people guessing whats under the hood lol

v6sonoma · 06-03-2012, 07:48 PM

Badges. We don't need no stinkin badges! lol
(but we'll add them if we like them!

)

PalmerGA · 06-03-2012, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MasterZ

personally I prefer not to have to clean and wax around all the emblems. gives a much cleaner look.

Agreed. Simple, clean, no glitz.

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Originally Posted by MasterZ

Besides I like to keep people guessing whats under the hood lol

That's fun, too, though I think not as much with the V6s.

90503 · 06-03-2012, 08:54 PM

Hell, what few badges we get, most guys take them off anyhow!...lol

upflying · 06-04-2012, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by v6sonoma

Badges. We don't need no stinkin badges! lol
(but we'll add them if we like them!

)

PeeBee · 06-04-2012, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

That's fun, too, though I think not as much with the V6s.

It 's good fun when you put a V6 bumper (to get the "Bee" look) on a supercharged V8

upflying · 06-04-2012, 05:34 PM

Anyone want to start a rumor the gen 6 Camaro will have this Chiclet on the fender?

*DGthe3* · 06-04-2012, 09:17 PM

Probably because its at best meaningless, and at worst misleading.

For example, in the Camaro there are 3 different 6.2L engines used: the LS3, the L99, and the LSA. Sure, if you know your stuff you can figure out one a particular car has. But then again ... if you know your stuff, a badge isn't going to help. Now, consider the Impala. Its 3.9L engine was replaced with a 3.6L. If you only kinda know about cars you'd think this was a step backwards. But in reality, it was a big step forward.

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Anyone want to start a rumor the gen 6 Camaro will have this Chiclet on the fender?

Hmm ... GM using an old april fools joke to replace a badge they stopped using years ago because nobody really cared for the 'mark of excellence' in the first place

I'll pass

06-03-2012, 11:54 AM	#1
willhe64 Drives: 2012 45th Vert, 2011 4x4, 9sec Vega Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,188	Why doesn't GM do engine badges any more? Back in the day, and Dodge and Ford still do it, you'd have your engine displacement or series plastered all over your car. Even if it was a 305. My 6.2l silverado has nothing on it to distinguish it from a 5.3. My Camaro, the same. Why do you think they quit doing this? I think it sucks that they don't.

06-03-2012, 12:22 PM	#2
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE Satin Steel Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,409 View My Garage	I added 6.2 emblems to my 2010 on the hood I will post a pic when I get on my pc Only differentiation on the trucks is the tailpipe goes straight out the back on the 6.0 and 6.2 Ryan Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Attached Images __________________ Ryan 2021 ZL1 1LE Satin Steel Metallic Build Page: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=632481 Last edited by Ryanbabz71; 06-03-2012 at 01:00 PM.

06-03-2012, 02:02 PM	#4
liquidsmoke Two Miles An Hour Drives: SIM 2LT RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 1,209	I think badges like these go out of style cuz ultimately no one (very few) really cares. It's the same as clock speeds for processors. It's important, but the results are far more important. Most people don't know what the numbers mean or reference anyway. Chevy prob looks at not using them as a way to save a few pennies or an astetic choice to not have badges everywhere. I think the side cowl area is a nice spot for badges, go an add something their myself in the future but it won't be based on any engine specs. __________________ expect nothing, but take everything

06-03-2012, 07:22 PM	#6
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06-03-2012, 07:48 PM	#8
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	Badges. We don't need no stinkin badges! lol (but we'll add them if we like them! ) __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

06-03-2012, 07:32 PM	#7
MasterZ Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Denham Springs, LA Posts: 705	personally I prefer not to have to clean and wax around all the emblems. gives a much cleaner look. Besides I like to keep people guessing whats under the hood lol

06-03-2012, 08:54 PM	#10
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,578	Hell, what few badges we get, most guys take them off anyhow!...lol

06-04-2012, 05:34 PM	#13
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	Anyone want to start a rumor the gen 6 Camaro will have this Chiclet on the fender?