77crewcab
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There is a question that has been in the back of my mind for years about the 6.2. They are designed to fit into the same space that a BBC would right, they were meant for economy right, so why were they never put into cars. Even a full size 4 door sedan in the 80s would have weighed at or less than a pickup or suburban. Seems liked combined with the 700R4, less weight, no towing and thus better highway gears, the 6.2 would actually do very well in providing good power and mileage. So why were they never offered this way? Is it because of the failure of the 5.7 diesel which was offered in cars?
As a diesel mechanic I know that diesels are more efficient than gassers and I believe that this country should have more diesel cars on the road. I love the simplicity of the 6.2 and think that it is a great motor for what it was intended to be for: a good mileage, high longevity engine. I have toyed with an idea for a while and honestly have never dared to mention it before. I guess the fear of getting booed at and WTF were you thinking, type comments have kept me from talking about it. But it is still something I would like to at least honestly consider. And figuring how much you all appreciate the 6.2 figure that this idea might go over better here than on other sites.
What if one was to put a 6.2 into a classic styled car from the muscle car era and make it into a good reliable cruiser with plenty of power for cruising and good mileage? Now I understand the sacriledge thoughts of doing this to a nice origional car and I wouldn't do that. But I have a 71 Camaro RS that needs a complete restoration, lots of new sheet metal and it is far from being anything colectable other than the body style. My goal is to have a car that I can hop in and take on a cross country trip with no worries, but that will also get mid to high 20s in mileage. I have small blocks, big blocks and have even considered an LS swap or even a Fbody 3800 V6. But to be honest, I get tired of seeing the same old thing in a classic car. It seems that people have gotten away from the roots of hotrodding and doing something just to be different. I think that in a lighter car (3400lbs roughly) with a 700 trans and highway friendly gears I could get really good mileage, still have enough power with the torque of the 6.2, would be different, and it is a fitting application that GM should have done. Not neccessarily in an Fbody but as a car engine.
I don't have the need or desire to have a super powerful engine, it won't be raced, just driven.... a lot.
So as I don my flamesuit, what say you oh wise ones have I totally lost my mind or would this be a cool concept? Please chime in.
As a diesel mechanic I know that diesels are more efficient than gassers and I believe that this country should have more diesel cars on the road. I love the simplicity of the 6.2 and think that it is a great motor for what it was intended to be for: a good mileage, high longevity engine. I have toyed with an idea for a while and honestly have never dared to mention it before. I guess the fear of getting booed at and WTF were you thinking, type comments have kept me from talking about it. But it is still something I would like to at least honestly consider. And figuring how much you all appreciate the 6.2 figure that this idea might go over better here than on other sites.
What if one was to put a 6.2 into a classic styled car from the muscle car era and make it into a good reliable cruiser with plenty of power for cruising and good mileage? Now I understand the sacriledge thoughts of doing this to a nice origional car and I wouldn't do that. But I have a 71 Camaro RS that needs a complete restoration, lots of new sheet metal and it is far from being anything colectable other than the body style. My goal is to have a car that I can hop in and take on a cross country trip with no worries, but that will also get mid to high 20s in mileage. I have small blocks, big blocks and have even considered an LS swap or even a Fbody 3800 V6. But to be honest, I get tired of seeing the same old thing in a classic car. It seems that people have gotten away from the roots of hotrodding and doing something just to be different. I think that in a lighter car (3400lbs roughly) with a 700 trans and highway friendly gears I could get really good mileage, still have enough power with the torque of the 6.2, would be different, and it is a fitting application that GM should have done. Not neccessarily in an Fbody but as a car engine.
I don't have the need or desire to have a super powerful engine, it won't be raced, just driven.... a lot.
So as I don my flamesuit, what say you oh wise ones have I totally lost my mind or would this be a cool concept? Please chime in.
That is the type of response I figured I would get. But I honestly understand it because of the type of car. I origionally had this idea probably 13 years ago. I had a pos mid 80s V6 Monte Carlo that MAYBE! got 8 mpg. I kept thinking how it sucked that my grandpa's 82 longbed 6.2 with 300K miles got twice the mileage the Monte did.
But i think some of them will be interested, ive never really worried what others think, id rather be the lone wolf.
At least then it would fit the old adage of "sports cars have manual transmissions" No I will probably stick with just a 700 (I have a couple laying around) The more I think about the 6.2 swap into the Camaro the more I am liking it. Funny thing is I guess I have never seen a 6.2 painted and detailed nicely. Anyone have pics of one? Can someone remind me the dressed weights of a 6.2, 454, and 350 so I can compare them. It would definately be easier to adapt into the older car when it comes to the fuel supply I think the gas fuel sender can be used from the 71 so I would just be looking at possibly a bigger filler neck. Lots easier than trying to put a fuel pump in tank for a gas fuel injection system.
