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Old 06-08-2017, 11:58 AM   #18 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by pete c View Post
I haven't driven the turbo 4 camaro, so I can not speak from experience, but after driving that V-6, I can't imagine going with the 4. The 4 may get an extra mpg or two, but I doubt it. The 4 likely does have a taste for high octane. The V-6 is happy on 87. It really is a world class engine. The mustang 3.7 V-6 is a decent enough engine, but the chevy puts it to shame. Smoother, with more linear power delivery. As much as the chevy LS is an awesome engine despite its prehistoric valvetrain, I would like to see chevy tack a few more pots onto the 3.6. It would be an amazing engine.
Actually they do have a twin trubo version the LF3, just not in the Camaro. That would definitely steal sales from the V8 model as would the 3.5 Raptor engine put in a Mustang. Probably why they don't do it.
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