GM readying new Turbo Four-Cylinder - Page 2

Willt1984 · 10-04-2011, 02:40 PM

For me personally, if there were no options for a V6 or V8 in new cars down the road, that will put me in the market for an "old" 2005-2011 Chevy V6/V8 car like a Corvette or Camaro and i'd be looking to add a SC or TC. I get that gas mileage needs to improve but my commute isn't getting any farther so those high mpg standards and small motors don't directly benefit me. And this coming from the brother of a guy who owned a modded 08 Cobalt SS/TC that was making over 300hp and lb/ft. of torque on almost 30 lbs of boost.

helmincamaro · 10-04-2011, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by S-eatin-grin

Agreed...would not buy a 4-cyl Camaro. If they want to do that bring back the Chevette and make it a rocket

Bring back the Chevette

Drew10 · 10-04-2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by helmincamaro

Bring back the Chevette

Bring back the Chevette diesel Scooter.

dudemangod · 10-04-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by S-eatin-grin

either way...4 cylinder engine = death of Camaro. The Camaro is a classic american muscle car, not ricer or euro sport. If they can't keep it rear-wheel drive and large displacement I'd just as soon see them stop making it. Just my .02 cents

Same here, I don't even really care for the v6. Also my .02 cents.

HDRDTD · 10-04-2011, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew10

Bring back the Chevette diesel Scooter.

Heck, bring back the Vega so we can put a LS7 or LS9 in it.
Again.

Jamie Mac · 10-04-2011, 03:42 PM

The 2.0 turbo kicks ass in a 3000 lb Sky or Solstice. Add another 800 pounds and you've just wasted your money.

wmlunt · 10-04-2011, 03:56 PM

Agreed, it depends on the cubic inches of the power adder device. The graph shown shows the shape of the curves. Roots Supercharger is positive displacement device giving essentially flat even boost across the rpm range. Turbo shows the largest "hump" most affected by rpm. The graph shows 4 different size devices (cubic inches) the shape shows the rpm effect.

wmlunt · 10-04-2011, 03:57 PM

pic here:

SSOOCH · 10-04-2011, 04:13 PM

Great news. I love My HHR SS. I really hope they put this new ECOTEC in some Chevrolets... Come on Cruise SS!! I'll need a new DD soon.

1BADLS3 · 10-04-2011, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dudemangod

Same here, I don't even really care for the v6. Also my .02 cents.

But a 6-cylinder option in the Camaro has been around since the beginning of F-Body geological time. So it's not really worth arguing.

Also, the Camaro had a 4-cylinder in the early 80's (1982-1984?) - In the form of the "Iron Duke" 2.5L 4 cylinder that made less than 100hp. It didn't sell well, not only because it was a slug, but because a 4-cylinder does not embody what a Camaro is. Neither does a 6, really, but every Pony car has always had a sixxer option.

StoopDude · 10-04-2011, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

Great news. I love My HHR SS. I really hope they put this new ECOTEC in some Chevrolets... Come on Cruise SS!! I'll need a new DD soon.

a cruze SS would be awesome! I love my sisters cruze if it had even more power that would be sweet!

FenwickHockey65 · 10-04-2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by wmlunt

Fenwick, wrong, belt driven supercharger=torque at low rpm. gas driven turbocharged requires high rpm to get boost.

With all due respect...

This is the dyno graph for the 2.0L Turbocharged LHU I-4 in the current Regal Turbo.

Peak torque is reached at just 2000 RPM.

dmginc · 10-04-2011, 07:09 PM

i just saw the Regal GS on Motor Week and while it is a nice car...it gets crappy gas mileage for a 4 cylinder...19 city/27 hwy...that really sucks...my LS1 gets the same...

yardstick · 10-04-2011, 07:25 PM

SOOCH - GO to your chevy dealer. One of the cruise models has the same engine as the HHR SS.

10-04-2011, 03:42 PM	#20
Jamie Mac NCM-WINR Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM 2014 2LT Stingray Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,324	The 2.0 turbo kicks ass in a 3000 lb Sky or Solstice. Add another 800 pounds and you've just wasted your money. __________________ also drives a heavily modified Jeep Wrangler. It has LED headlights and wheel weights blacked out with Plasti Dip. It's Baller.

10-04-2011, 04:13 PM	#23
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,357 View My Garage	Great news. I love My HHR SS. I really hope they put this new ECOTEC in some Chevrolets... Come on Cruise SS!! I'll need a new DD soon. __________________

10-04-2011, 07:09 PM	#27
dmginc Drives: In Circles Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,433 View My Garage	i just saw the Regal GS on Motor Week and while it is a nice car...it gets crappy gas mileage for a 4 cylinder...19 city/27 hwy...that really sucks...my LS1 gets the same... __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, BMR Strut Tower Brace, BMR 1.2" Lowering Springs Gen5DIY Fog Lights, Big Worm Third Brake Light/Side Marker Tint (Charcoal) GTS Tail Light Covers, Purple Under Hood Lighting Magnaflow Resonated X-Pipe w/ Muffler Delete Black Plasti Dipped Wheels, Z/28 Spoiler

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10-04-2011, 02:40 PM	#15
Willt1984 Bowtie 'til I Die! Drives: 2011 Camaro CGM LS M6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oxon Hill, MD Posts: 42	For me personally, if there were no options for a V6 or V8 in new cars down the road, that will put me in the market for an "old" 2005-2011 Chevy V6/V8 car like a Corvette or Camaro and i'd be looking to add a SC or TC. I get that gas mileage needs to improve but my commute isn't getting any farther so those high mpg standards and small motors don't directly benefit me. And this coming from the brother of a guy who owned a modded 08 Cobalt SS/TC that was making over 300hp and lb/ft. of torque on almost 30 lbs of boost.

10-04-2011, 03:56 PM	#21
wmlunt Drives: 2SS RS White/Lt Gry Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lowell MA Posts: 124	Agreed, it depends on the cubic inches of the power adder device. The graph shown shows the shape of the curves. Roots Supercharger is positive displacement device giving essentially flat even boost across the rpm range. Turbo shows the largest "hump" most affected by rpm. The graph shows 4 different size devices (cubic inches) the shape shows the rpm effect.

10-04-2011, 03:57 PM	#22
wmlunt Drives: 2SS RS White/Lt Gry Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lowell MA Posts: 124	pic here:

10-04-2011, 07:25 PM	#28
yardstick Drives: 2012 Black 1SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Antonio Posts: 66	SOOCH - GO to your chevy dealer. One of the cruise models has the same engine as the HHR SS.