HPcrazy

I was just wondering why they are giving the GT model the 6.0 LS2 engine, but only at 362 hp instead of 400 like the GTO.

Sorry if this sounds like a stupid question.

coxta

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i guess its not the LS2 but instead an new L76

HPcrazy

Oh:/ good call. Why would they devolp a new engine instead of sticking with the LS2 though? Lol or am I just totally missing something here.

HPcrazy

Lol nvm, I just googled the L76, and saw that the L76 was originally Holden's version of the 6.0. I still don't understand why they would stop using the LS2 though.

Mssingkid

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From what i've read the L76 is very similar to the LS2. The L76 motor uses the New L92 heads, L76 composite intake manifold, and a baby cam( moves the required fuel from 93 to 87 octane). It's said to have DOD, so cam choices are limited without removing the system. Being so that it already has L92 heads, a nice size cam should net some serious power. Can't wait to see more about this engine and G8 it'll be in.

HPcrazy

Ah, thanks for clearing that up. You'll be able to get rid of DOD to increase the cam size though, if you wished, right?

OctaneZ28

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The L76 is the AFM version of the L98 which powers the Holden Commodore.
The LS2 goes away after MY2008, so it's not used bacasue they don't want to change engines after 1 model year.

Mssingkid

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Yes you can, if i remember correctly the DOD system uses special lifters and a solenoid that lifts the lifters off the cam lobe. Then it just cuts off fuel and spark to those cylinders to run in 4 cylinder mode. I'm pretty sure you'd want to change the lifters and all other related items to the system.(So you'd have to pull the heads) I believe HPTuners now has an option for DOD delete in their software, so no codes

Mssingkid

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Guess they learned their lesson after the 04 GTO fiasco.

HPcrazy

Thanks for the info. I'm trying to research on a car to buy in the near future and the G8 seemed to be right in my price range with everything I wanted. I'm just trying to get all the information I can.

DarkhorSe_SS

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I barely saw a pic today on the newspaper and it's going to be a sweet looking car.... I'll look into this vehicle myself! gl

HPcrazy

Just another thought, would they think of putting the the 6.2 L 450 hp engine that's been rumored around into this car as the GXP?

530transam

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someone said something about the gxp having the ls7. Not counting on it, or anything else, till i see it at the dealership. But i think itd be bad ***. I think itd be pretty cool to have DOD why would you want to turn it off? or delete it? Do you think that will be necessary to have a bigger cam? I would think the aftermarket would come out with something that works around the DOD so you can keep it yet still run a larger cam. I guess well have to wait and see.

OctaneZ28

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I would be a fan of that idea.
Give us the HSV GTS looks (brakes/wheels/lowered) and the LS3 powerplant, and that would make a bad *** G8 GXP!

HPcrazy

Haha, that's what I was thinking. I just hope they don't do what they did with the GTO, and not place the top dog model out until a year or two after production has started. That's why I'm not so positive they'll stick the LS3 in the car if they haven't clamed to do it yet. But he we all can wish.

WECIV

Why can't they just have a DoD on and off button like for traction control. That way you do not have the sound of a V4 at a red light when you do not want to!!!

W

OctaneZ28

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Well, waiting a year or two for the top model is actually better marketing as it keeps the car fresh.
If a G8 GXP like that were to happen, it wouldn't come till the 2nd or 3rd year of production.
I wonder what the chances of it actually happening is....

HPcrazy

That would actually make a lot of sence. So you know when you have it in V8 or V4 mode, and so you don't get caught in V4 if you don't want to.

HPcrazy

Yeah, I understand that, but its like with the GTO, some owners got upset when they realized a better version was coming out a year after they bought theirs, with the price not really increasing. But if they are gonig to make it I would suspect that it wouldn't be produced until the Camaro came out.

theroad64

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Essentially its a musclecar. Swap the cam, heads if you're feeling spendy, and you're over 400 BHP with a tune. Sick.