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PoorMansCamaro · 07-17-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Well you have to remember most Sonic/Cruze/Encore owners aren't going for performance.

then you have to ask yourself this question, why make a turbo version?

or better yet, why have two different engines?

jewel25 · 07-17-2013, 10:25 AM

I want my sonic back.

Dznts · 07-17-2013, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jewel25

I want my sonic back.

Where did it go?

FenwickHockey65 · 07-17-2013, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

then you have to ask yourself this question, why make a turbo version?

or better yet, why have two different engines?

Because the 1.4T isn't a performance engine, it's an economy engine. It's the same realm as Ford's EcoBoost engines in their passenger cars. Use a small displacement engine but slap a turbo on to generate an acceptable power output. That's been par for the course for years now overseas due to displacement taxes.

As for why the 1.8L still exists, I honestly have no clue. It's a crappy engine compared to the 1.4T.

FenwickHockey65 · 07-17-2013, 10:45 AM

Now the LTG (and its LHU and LNF predecessors) is a performance engine. It was built specifically to maximize power out of a small engine block.

PoorMansCamaro · 07-17-2013, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Because the 1.4T isn't a performance engine, it's an economy engine. It's the same realm as Ford's EcoBoost engines in their passenger cars. Use a small displacement engine but slap a turbo on to generate an acceptable power output. That's been par for the course for years now overseas due to displacement taxes.

As for why the 1.8L still exists, I honestly have no clue. It's a crappy engine compared to the 1.4T.

well, all you would need is another 100hp on these cars, and they would be very fun cars to drive. they are already decent, and have great handling.

FenwickHockey65 · 07-17-2013, 10:54 AM

That's because the Corvette team did the suspension and handling work on it.

The 1.6T would make a decent performance-oriented engine for Sonic. And Cruze for that matter.

PoorMansCamaro · 07-17-2013, 10:59 AM

what are the specs on that engine?

FenwickHockey65 · 07-17-2013, 11:04 AM

200 HP/221 lb ft torque @ 1700 RPM.

PoorMansCamaro · 07-17-2013, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

200 HP/221 lb ft torque @ 1700 RPM.

at 1700rpm?! dafuq?! lol that shit will be quick off the line, but what about at 3k rpm and up? does it flat line, taper downward?

jewel25 · 07-17-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dznts

Where did it go?

Jason drives it

Dznts · 07-17-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jewel25

Jason drives it

Ohhh

FenwickHockey65 · 07-17-2013, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

at 1700rpm?! dafuq?! lol that shit will be quick off the line, but what about at 3k rpm and up? does it flat line, taper downward?

Not sure. I've never seen a dyno graph for it.

PoorMansCamaro · 07-17-2013, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Not sure. I've never seen a dyno graph for it.

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say its a typo, or just very sluggish when speeding up

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FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	That's because the Corvette team did the suspension and handling work on it. The 1.6T would make a decent performance-oriented engine for Sonic. And Cruze for that matter. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

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07-17-2013, 11:04 AM	#56009
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	200 HP/221 lb ft torque @ 1700 RPM. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)