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Amazing, Chevy builds a 330 HP engine with 28mpg |
Hawktel |
Sep 17 2005, 10:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 818 Joined: 2-April 03 From: Ogden Utah Member No.: 506 |
So the new Impalla that chevy has released has a option for a 330 HP V8 with 28 highway fuel consumption.
Thats amazing. Just amazing. I wonder how far fuel efficency can be pushed? |
snflupigus |
Sep 24 2005, 01:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 320 Joined: 29-May 05 From: Gilbert, AZ Member No.: 4,163 Region Association: None |
Thinking of the whole torque = good for economy with the right gearing.
so why did my near 4k lb 92 camaro camaro rev at only something like 14-1500 at 60mph and idled at 5-600rpm. with 170hp and 255lb/ft, an auto and 2.73 rear end it got fairly! good gas mileage even with a terribly slow ecm and not so accurate throttle body injection system.... I also am told it has the lowest lift cam ever put into a gm engine. wouldnt that cause more restriction and worse economy that a larger cam tuned betted at the ecm.. ahhhh. the LO3 never ceased to confuse me.. LOL then thinking of an ex's neon idling at what 2k rpm and cruising the 60mph at 3500rpm! i hated that car but it did get better mileage than my camaro. lighter and smaller engine is the answer there i guess. I need to start reading up on all of this. Jim, you've obviously studdied and worked in the field for years and years - what schools etc would you recomend to pursue your career? I hear Colorado has an advanced engine theory program... |